Nghia Dan: Meeting with Catholic dignitaries on the occasion of Christmas

(Baonghean.vn) - The People's Committee of Nghia Dan district has just organized a meeting and discussion with priests and the Pastoral Council of parishes in the district on the occasion of Christmas 2017.

The District People's Committee presented flowers and gifts to congratulate priests and pastoral councils on Christmas 2017. Photo: Minh Thai

At the meeting, the leaders of Nghia Dan district happily informed the Catholic dignitaries of the outstanding results in economic, cultural and social development that the district achieved in 2017. Specifically, the economic growth rate reached over 15%, the estimated budget revenue by December 30 reached over 110 billion VND.

Those results have the contribution of parishioners in the district and we hope that parishioners in the district will continue to unite, well implement the Party's policies and the State's laws, contributing to the successful implementation of the district's socio-economic tasks in 2018.

Priest Nguyen Viet Cong, administrator of Phu Quy diocese, spoke at the meeting. Photo: Minh Thai

At the meeting, Catholic dignitaries also expressed their deep gratitude to the Party Committee and the local authorities in the district for their attention and care for the material and spiritual life of the parishioners; at the same time, they affirmed that they will continue to encourage and guide the parishioners to properly implement the religious guidelines and policies of the Party and the State, fulfill their civic duties, and contribute with the people in the district to well perform the tasks of socio-economic development, strengthen national security and defense, and build and protect the homeland.

On this occasion, the district leaders presented flowers and gifts to congratulate Catholic dignitaries on the occasion of Christmas 2017 and acknowledged the thoughts and wishes of the priests and dignitaries, to continue to promote the tradition of patriotism, solidarity and contribute to building Nghia Dan district to become more and more prosperous./.

Minh Thai