Standing Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee congratulates Christmas at St. Francis Xavier Major Seminary

On the afternoon of December 23, a working delegation of the Provincial Party Committee, People's Council, People's Committee, and Provincial Fatherland Front Committee led by Comrade Le Hong Vinh - Member of the Provincial Party Standing Committee, Permanent Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee, came to celebrate Christmas at the St. Francis Xavier Major Seminary, Nghi Dien Commune (Nghi Loc).

Also attending were representatives of the Provincial Party Committee's Mass Mobilization Committee, the Provincial Fatherland Front Committee, the Provincial People's Committee Office, the Provincial Military Command, the Provincial Border Guard Command, the Department of Natural Resources and Environment, the Department of Construction and the Religious Affairs Committee - Department of Home Affairs.

Permanent Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee Le Hong Vinh and representatives of provincial departments, branches and sectors congratulated the priests at the ceremony.St. Francis Xavier Major Seminary.Photo: Cong Kien

On behalf of the provincial leaders, comrade Le Hong Vinh presented a beautiful flower basket and affirmed that St. Francis Xavier Major Seminary is a prestigious training facility of the province.Diocese of Vinh, making an important contribution to caring for the spiritual life of parishioners throughout the diocese.

The Standing Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee was also pleased to inform the priests of theMajor seminarySaint Francis Xavier on the socio-economic situation of the province. Over the past year, like many provinces and cities across the country, Nghe An has been heavily affected by the Covid-19 pandemic and natural disasters such as droughts and floods. The pandemic and natural disasters have had a significant impact on all aspects of life, making production and business of the people extremely difficult.

Comrade Le Hong Vinh wishes priests, religious and seminarians a warm, peaceful Christmas filled with God's grace. Photo: Cong Kien

With the efforts in direction and management of Party committees, authorities at all levels and the efforts to overcome difficulties and the spirit of solidarity of the people, Nghe An is gradually overcoming difficulties and challenges. Thanks to that, the people have basically maintained production and business activities, creating conditions for reasonable growth. To date, Nghe An has achieved a growth rate of 4.45%, being one of 19 provinces and cities nationwide with a growth rate of over 4% in 2020.

These results are partly due to the close coordination of the Bishops and Priests of Vinh Diocese and St. Francis Xavier Major Seminary, especially in carrying out religious activities online, without large gatherings during the period of social distancing. At the same time, building solidarity, encouraging parishioners to actively promote production, maintaining a stable life.

Permanent Vice Chairman of Provincial People's Committee Le Hong Vinh

The Standing Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee wished the priests, religious and seminarians a warm, peaceful and God-filled Christmas. At the same time, he hoped that the Bishops and Priests of Vinh Diocese and the St. Francis Xavier Major Seminary would continue to pay attention to the cultural and spiritual life of the people.parishioners; expand relations and closely coordinate with authorities at all levels to contribute to building an increasingly better society.

Priest Nguyen Van Vinh - Vicar General of Vinh Diocese, and DirectorMajor seminarySaint Francis Xaviersincerely thank and express joy at the attention of the provincial leaders. Photo: Cong Kien

Father Nguyen Van Vinh - Vicar General of Vinh Diocese and Director of St. Francis Xavier Major Seminary sincerely thanked and expressed his joy at the attention of the provincial leaders and was happy with the development of his homeland and country. Father Nguyen Van Vinh also affirmed the great contributions of the authorities at all levels in dealing with the epidemic.Covid-19 epidemicand provide relief to people in natural disasters and floods and affirm that he will accompany the government on the path of building and developing the homeland.

Permanent Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee Le Hong Vinh and representatives of provincial departments, branches and sectors presented fresh flower baskets to the priests.St. Francis Xavier Major Seminary.Photo: Cong Kien