Friendly meeting of Bishop of Vinh Diocese Alphonso Nguyen Huu Long with leaders of Anh Son district

On the morning of September 19, 2019, Bishop of Vinh Diocese Alphonso Nguyen Huu Long, together with the parish priest of Lang Dien and members of the delegation had a cordial meeting with the leaders of Anh Son district and district-level departments and organizations.

Warm and friendly atmosphere at the meeting. Photo: Thai Hien.

At the meeting, in a friendly and open atmosphere, Bishop Alphonso Nguyen Huu Long and leaders of Anh Son district discussed socio-economic issues, people's lives in general and parishioners in particular in the district.

The leaders of Anh Son district acknowledged the contributions and joint efforts of Catholics in the area for local development, especially in building new rural areas and implementing the policies of the Party and State.

Bishop Alphonso Nguyen Huu Long expressed his gratitude for the thoughtful, friendly and warm welcome from the leaders of Anh Son district. Photo: Thai Hien

The Party Committee and the government of Anh Son district always recognize that parishes, congregations and parishioners are an inseparable part of the development of the district. The district leaders hope that parishes and congregations will continue to build and strengthen the relationship of solidarity, closeness, sharing and responsibility between the Catholic Church and the Party Committees and governments at all levels in the area; lead Catholics to live the gospel in the heart of the nation, to have a good life and a good religion; and accompany the Party Committee and the government of the district to build their homeland to become more and more prosperous and civilized.

Bishop of Vinh Diocese Alphonso Nguyen Huu Long and leaders of Anh Son district gave each other meaningful gifts.