Chairman of the Central Committee of the Vietnam Fatherland Front congratulates Vinh Diocese on Christmas

Joining the delegation were comrades: Do Van Phoi - Deputy Head of the Central Committee for Mass Mobilization; Nguyen Van Thong - Standing Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee and comrades of the Standing Committee of the Provincial Party Committee: Vo Thi Minh Sinh - Chairman of the Provincial Fatherland Front Committee; Pham The Tung - Director of the Provincial Police; representatives of the leaders of the Provincial Party Committee for Mass Mobilization, the Provincial Committee for Religious Affairs, the Provincial Party Committee Office, and the Provincial People's Committee Office.

Welcoming the delegation were Bishop of Vinh Diocese Alphonsus Nguyen Huu Long and auxiliary bishops, priests, dignitaries, and officials of Vinh Diocese. Photo: Nguyen Son

On behalf of the Party and State leaders, Comrade Do Van Chien sent best wishes to Bishop Alphonsus Nguyen Huu Long, auxiliary bishops, priests, dignitaries, officials and the entire parishioners of Vinh Diocese. Wishing all parishioners a peaceful, happy Christmas 2021 filled with God's grace and a prosperous New Year 2022.

The Chairman of the Central Committee of the Vietnam Fatherland Front informed Bishop Alphonsus Nguyen Huu Long and auxiliary bishops, priests, dignitaries, and officials about the country's socio-economic situation. Despite many difficulties and challenges, especially the Covid-19 pandemic, under the correct and close leadership of the Party, the drastic management and administration of the State, the active and responsible participation of the Vietnam Fatherland Front, socio-political organizations, and the solidarity, joint efforts, and consensus of all classes of people, in 2021, our country achieved many achievements, both preventing and fighting the Covid-19 pandemic, while ensuring economic development, maintaining social order and safety, and caring for people's lives. In that process, there were positive contributions from religions, including those of Catholics nationwide and Catholics in Nghe An.

Comrade Do Van Chien acknowledged and highly appreciated the positive contributions of the Vinh Diocese and Catholics in the process of socio-economic development, especially in the work of preventing and fighting the Covid-19 pandemic in recent times. Photo: Nguyen Son

In particular, Bishop Alphonsus Nguyen Huu Long and priests and monks have mobilized Catholics to effectively carry out patriotic emulation movements, campaigns, general policies and guidelines of the State and the province, making many contributions to socio-economic development.

In the joy of welcoming Christmas 2021 and preparing to welcome the New Year 2022, the Chairman of the Central Committee of the Vietnam Fatherland Front hopes that the Bishop of Vinh Diocese, priests and religious with their very important responsibilities and positions will continue to guide the Catholic people of the province to promote patriotism, accompany the nation, build a life of "Good life, good religion", "Respect God, love country"; contribute to consolidating and promoting the strength of great national unity, together building the homeland and the country.

Comrade Do Van Chien and the delegation presented flowers to congratulate Vinh Diocese on the occasion of Christmas 2021. Photo: Nguyen Son

Comrade Do Van Chien presented a gift to congratulate Bishop of Vinh Anphong Diocese Nguyen Huu Long. Photo: Nguyen Son

Comrade Do Van Chien hopes that Bishop Alphonsus Nguyen Huu Long and the parishioners in the diocese will continue to promote the tradition of patriotism, solidarity and companionship with the nation; continue to respond and actively participate in social activities and patriotic emulation movements. In the immediate future, join hands to repel the Covid-19 epidemic according to the direction of the Party and Resolution 128 of the Government, actively contributing to social stability and economic development.

On the occasion of Christmas 2021 and New Year 2022, comrade Do Van Chien presented flowers and gifts to congratulate Bishop Alphonsus Nguyen Huu Long and the priests and monks of Vinh Diocese.

Bishop Alphonsus Nguyen Huu Long - Bishop of Vinh Diocese expressed his joy at welcoming the delegation of the Central Committee of the Vietnam Fatherland Front and Nghe An province to visit. In recent times, parishes, deaneries, and parishioners of the entire diocese have actively participated in socio-economic development and disease prevention and control. The parishioners are living a close and intimate life between religion and life.

Bishop of Vinh Anphong Diocese Nguyen Huu Phong presents a gift to comrade Do Van Chien. Photo: Nguyen Son

Bishop Alphonsus Nguyen Huu Long affirmed that it is the duty of all believers, with the responsibility of citizens, to join hands in building the Fatherland and the country; together build a civilized, loving, and beautiful society, as the motto of Catholics is to be both good in life and good in religion; a good Catholic is also a good citizen, always attached to the nation and the Fatherland.

Comrade Do Van Chien presents gifts to Bishop Cao Dinh Thuyen on the occasion of Christmas 2021 and New Year 2022. Photo: Nguyen Son

At the Vinh Diocese Bishop's Palace, Comrade Do Van Chien and other leaders of the Central Government and Nghe An province visited and gave gifts to Bishop Cao Dinh Thuyen to congratulate him on Christmas 2021 and New Year 2022.