New Bishop of Vinh Diocese: Catholics contribute to building the homeland to become more and more prosperous

Archbishop Zalewski - Apostolic Nuncio in Singapore, and Non-Resident Representative of the Holy See in Vietnam; 32 Bishops; 460 priests from Nghe An and Ha Tinh dioceses and more than 10,000 parishioners inside and outside the diocese attended the mass.

Bishop Nguyen Huu Long (sitting) performs procedures before entering the mass. Photo: Vinh Diocese

At the ceremony, Archbishop Zalewski, representative of the Holy See, presented the decision to appoint Bishop Alphonso Nguyen Huu Long as the main bishop. After completing the Holy See rituals, the new Bishop of Vinh Diocese sent his thanks to the superior priests, religious, congregations at home and abroad, the dioceses and the entire lay community.

The Holy See representative presented the decision to appoint Bishop Alphonsus Nguyen Huu Long as the main bishop. Photo: Duc Ha.

The new bishop also sent his thanks to the authorities at all levels from the Central to Nghe An province, Nghi Loc district, Nghi Dien commune. The new bishop affirmed: “In the role of religious leader, I hope that we will meet, discuss and resolve peacefully in case of difficulties; thereby avoiding tension, breakdown, loss of feelings; creating understanding, respect, friendliness, solidarity so that Catholics can feel secure in contributing to building the homeland and country more and more prosperous, life more prosperous, for a fair, democratic and civilized society”.

Many priests and parishioners attended the mass. Photo: Vinh Diocese

Previously, on December 22, 2018, the Vatican decided to separate Vinh Diocese, establish Ha Tinh Diocese, and at the same time, appoint Bishop Nguyen Thai Hop (former Bishop of Vinh Diocese) as the first Bishop of Ha Tinh Diocese and appoint Bishop Nguyen Huu Long as the main Bishop of Vinh Diocese.