Kate is one of important annual festivals of the Cham people in Vietnam. During the festival 2017, Kate in Ninh Thuan province was formally recognized as a national intangible cultural heritage. Below are some images of the Kate festival 2017 of Cham people in Ninh Thuan province.

During widespread floods caused by torrential rains in recent days, many parishes from the diocese of Ninh Binh and Thanh Hoa have been seriously flooded causing heavy losses for local followers in the two provinces.

Chairman of the Government Committee for Religious Affairs (GCRA) Vũ Chiến Thắng paid a working visit to the central province of Thua Thien Hue on October 11.

Nhan Ai School for children with disabilities under My Tho Diocese and 2nd  Hung Vuong Kindergarten under the Sisters of St. Paul of Chartres located in Tien Giang province’s My Tho city opened the school year 2017-2018 on September 5th. 

Dai Tong Lam Pagoda located in Ba Ria-Vung Tau province’s Tan Thanh district has been recognized by the Vietnam Record Book for having over 10,000 statues. 

A high-ranking delegation of the Laos Front for National Construction led by Vice President Chanthavong Sene Amatmontry began its official visit to Vietnam on August 22. 

Trinh Vuong Catholic preschool under Da Lat Congregation of Holy Cross Lovers founded in 1990 is currently has seven classrooms, one medical room, one functional room and an outdoor playground, with an average of from 30 to 35 kids for each class. 

Truc Lam Zen monastery located in Lam Dong province’s Da Lat city under Truc Lam Zen school was built in 1994 on area of 24ha by Most Venerable Thích Thanh Từ. This Buddhist complex is not only the largest Buddhist monastery in Lam Dong, but also an attractive destination for domestic and foreign tourists.

On July 3, the Trade Union under the Government Committee for Religious Affairs (GCRA) organized a sport competition on occasion of the GCRA’s 8^th Trade Union Congress for the 2017-2022 tenure. 

A five-day contemplative prayer 2017 for priests of My Tho Diocese took place from June 5-9 at the diocese Cathedral located in Tien Giang province My Tho city.

The Vietnam Women's Union in association with the Central Highlands Steering Committee held on June 2 several practical activities in response to the World Environment Day in Đăk Lăk province’s Buon Ma Thuot city.

On May 28, Long Dinh 1 located in Tien Giang province’s Chau Thanh district under My Tho diocese held a solemn closing ceremony for the Month of Flowers honoring the Virgin Mary.

 Linh Son Pagoda is located on top of a small hill at 120 Nguyễn Văn Trỗi Street, in Ward 2, approximately 700m northwest of the centre of Da Lat city.

In contrast of the construction of new and modern buildings in Ho Chi Minh City, there have survived centuries-old pagodas with histories dating back more than 200 years, still standing across the city.

Catholic parishes in Tien Giang province have offered flowers to the Virgin Mary in early days of May, known as the month of flowers and dedicated by the Catholic Church to the Virgin Mary.