Nghia Dan district held a meeting with Catholic dignitaries on the occasion of Christmas.

(Baonghean.vn) - On the afternoon of December 18th, the leaders of Nghia Dan district held a friendly meeting and discussion with priests, chairmen of pastoral councils, and parishes in the district on the occasion of Christmas 2015.

The district leaders informed Catholic dignitaries in the district about the socio-economic and national defense and security situation in 2015, while acknowledging and commending the achievements and contributions of Catholic parishioners to the industrialization and modernization of the country. This further affirmed the correct policies and guidelines of the Party and State, encouraging Catholic parishioners in the district to uphold national spirit and patriotism, actively participate in learning and production, and contribute to building national unity.

Leaders of Nghia Dan district presented flowers to congratulate religious dignitaries in the area.

The district leaders hope that religious leaders, with their prestige and responsibility, will strive even harder to propagate and encourage parishioners to strictly abide by all the Party's guidelines and policies, and the State's laws, "living a good life and practicing virtuous conduct," contributing to the development of their homeland.

In response to the attention of leaders and authorities at all levels throughout the district, the priests, chairmen of the Pastoral Councils, and parishes also expressed their gratitude to the Party committees and authorities in the district for creating favorable conditions for the religious activities of Catholic parishioners. They promised to guide parishioners to continue to promote the spirit of unity, live "good religious lives and beautiful lives," abide by the policies, guidelines, and laws of the Party and the State, and work together to build Nghia Dan into an increasingly prosperous, beautiful, and civilized place.

Minh Thai(Nghia Dan Radio Station)