Thuan Nghia Parish opens the second cycle of Adoration Week in Vinh Diocese
(Baonghean.vn) - To begin the second 100-year cycle, Thuan Nghia Parish in Quynh Lam Commune, Quynh Luu District, on behalf of the entire Vinh Diocese, organized a Thanksgiving Week on the occasion of the parish's turn.
Founded in 1918 by Bishop Andrew Leonxius Joseph Eloy Bac with the intention of helping the faithful in the diocese to venerate and admire the Eucharistic Jesus in a special way.
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| Many dignitaries of the Bishop's Office and Thuan Nghia diocese attended the ceremony. Photo: Thuan Nghia Parish |
By 2018, Vinh Diocese completed its first 100-year cycle.
2018 was therefore chosen as the Holy Year to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the establishment of the Week of Adoration in Vinh Diocese.
Attending the ceremony were many dignitaries of Vinh Diocese, Thuan Nghia Deanery and parishioners in Quynh Luu district and neighboring areas.
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| Panorama of the official opening mass of the 2nd 100-year Adoration Week cycle. Photo: Thuan Nghia Parish |
During the Mass, many activities took place such as performing the sacrament of Confirmation (receiving grace from above) for parish children aged 13-15; Eucharistic adoration hours, liturgical rituals were performed to express the unity and gratitude of each parishioner.
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| Performing the sacrament of confirmation. Photo: Thuan Nghia Parish |