Provincial leaders congratulate the Provincial Committee for Catholic Solidarity on Christmas.

(Baonghean.vn) - On the afternoon of December 21st, Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee Nguyen Xuan Duong visited and extended Christmas greetings for 2014 to the Provincial Catholic Solidarity Committee and the 19/3 Orphanage and Disabled Children's Center (Nghi Dien commune, Nghi Loc district).

Also accompanying them were representatives from the Provincial Fatherland Front Committee, the Department of Labor, War Invalids and Social Affairs, and the Religious Affairs Committee (Department of Internal Affairs).

At the Catholic Solidarity Committee, on behalf of the Provincial Party Committee and government, Comrade Nguyen Xuan Duong extended his best wishes to the priests, religious men and women, and members of the Provincial Catholic Solidarity Committee for a peaceful, healthy, happy Christmas filled with God's blessings within the great national unity.

Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee Nguyen Xuan Duong presented flowers to congratulate the Chairman of the Provincial Catholic Solidarity Committee on Christmas.

Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee Nguyen Xuan Duong presented flowers and gifts to the 19/3 Center for Orphaned and Disabled Children.

The Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee commended and acknowledged the contributions of the Catholic Solidarity Committee over the past period, including those of Father Nguyen Dang Dien. The Chairman expressed his hope that in the future, the priest and the parishioners will continue to uphold traditions, further inspire patriotic emulation movements, and live virtuous lives; and better demonstrate their role in disseminating information and mobilizing parishioners to comply with the policies and guidelines of the Party committees and government at all levels, continuing to contribute to the socio-economic development of the homeland to new heights.

Father Nguyen Dang Dien, Chairman of the Provincial Catholic Solidarity Committee, expressed his gratitude for the attention and support from the Provincial Party Committee and government over the past period.

On behalf of the parishioners, Father Nguyen Dang Dien, Chairman of the Provincial Catholic Solidarity Committee, expressed gratitude for the profound attention of the provincial leaders and relevant agencies and departments over the past period and expressed his determination to continue encouraging and motivating parishioners throughout the province to continue to abide by the policies and guidelines, and to demonstrate strong solidarity and close ties between fellow Catholics and non-Catholics.

Provincial Chairman Nguyen Xuan Duong presents gifts to children at the 19/3 Orphanage and Disabled Children's Center.

Video clip of Comrade Nguyen Xuan Duong congratulating the Provincial Catholic Committee:

During his visit and gift-giving to orphaned and disabled children at the 19/3 Orphanage and Disabled Children's Center, Comrade Nguyen Xuan Duong acknowledged the efforts of the staff who are caring for the disabled children there every day. He also urged the center's staff to continue their efforts, overcome difficulties, and provide even better care for the children in the future.

The center is currently caring for 50 orphaned and disabled children.

The 19/3 Orphanage Center, established in 2001, currently cares for 50 orphaned and disabled children. Currently, the center has 31 volunteers who are responsible for caring for the children.

Pham Bang