VFF Central Committee President Do Van Chien, who is also a member of the Secretariat of the Party Central Committee, wished Bishop Joseph Do Manh Hung, priests, monks, nuns, and the entire Catholic community a merry Christmas, good health, and a new year full of good lucks and achievements.
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The VFF officials and dignitaries of Phan Thiet Diocese in a group photo |
He highly valued the enormous contributions by the Episcopal Palace of Phan Thiet Diocese, priests, and Catholic followers to the local socio-economic development and the great national solidarity bloc, including in the COVID-19 combat and environmental protection.
The official expressed his hope that the bishop, other dignitaries, and followers in the diocese will continue joining hands with the local administration, other religions, and people from all social strata to actively support patriotic emulation movements, thereby helping with the socio-economic development, political stability, and defense - security safeguarding.
At the meeting, Bishop Joseph Do Manh Hung spoke highly of the Party, State, and authorities’ attention to Christmas – a major holiday of the Catholic community, noting that the Party, State, and all-level authorities have always created favorable conditions for the Episcopal Palace of Phan Thiet Diocese to perform duties and develop.
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President of the VFF Central Committee Do Van Chien (second from right) and Bishop Joseph Do Manh Hung (second from left) at the meeting on December 16 |
Voicing his delight at the achievements in COVID-19 prevention and control, he said the community is still taking anti-pandemic measures as instructed by the local administration to ensure health safety for all people.
In the time ahead, the Episcopal Palace will keep supporting patriotic emulation campaigns and movements, especially practical activities such as environmental protection, he noted.
Source: VNA