The Vinh-Thanh Inter-diocesan Seminary celebrates its 30th anniversary.
(Baonghean.vn) - Recently, Vinh - Thanh Major Seminary, belonging to the Vinh Diocese, Nghi Dien commune, Nghi Loc district, held a ceremony to celebrate its 30th anniversary (1988 - 2018).
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| The celebration took place on the feast day of Saint Francis Xavier, the patron saint whom Vinh-Thanh Seminary has chosen as its patron, protector, and guide for priestly training activities. |
Attending the celebration were Bishop Nguyen Thai Hop (Bishop of Vinh Diocese), Bishop Nguyen Van Cuong (Bishop of Thanh Hoa Diocese), along with numerous priests, seminarians from various courses currently studying at the Major Seminary, and benefactors of the school.
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| Scenes from the ceremony. |
Established in 1988, the Vinh-Thanh Hoa Inter-diocesan Seminary is a training center for priests of the Vinh Diocese and the Thanh Hoa Diocese (Thanh Hoa province). To date, the seminary has completed 14 courses with 372 graduates who have been ordained priests, and 30 currently studying and living there, under the direction of Father Nguyen Khac Ba.
That evening, a celebratory cultural performance was held at the seminary, featuring many outstanding acts and reflecting on the past 30 years.




