Chairman of GCRA extends Christmas greetings 2018 to Catholic dioceses of Ba Ria and Phu Cuong

12/17/2018

Chairman of the Government Committee for Religious Affairs (GCRA) Vũ Chiến Thắng paid a visit to Ba Ria and Phu Cuong dioceses on December 13 ahead of Christmas 2018 and New Year 2019.

The GCRA leader was welcome by Bishop of Ba Ria diocese Emmanuel Nguyễn Hồng Sơn and Bishop of Phu Cuong diocese Joseph Nguyễn Tấn Tước.

During the visiting receptions, Chairman Vũ Chiến Thắng extended happy Christmas celebrations to the two bishops and Catholic followers in the dioceses. He also expressed hope that the dignitaries would continue guiding the faithful to promote the tradition of patriotism, stay closely attached to the nation and fulfill civic obligations.

Chairman Vũ Chiến Thắng extends congratulation to Bishop Joseph Nguyễn Tấn Tước

On the same day, Chairman Vũ Chiến Thắng also visited Hoi Khanh pagoda located in Binh Duong province for meeting with Most Venerable Thích Huệ Thông, Deputy General Secretary of the Vietnam Buddhist Sangha (VBS) cum Chief of the VBS’s Southern Central Office.

Taking group photo at Hoi Khanh pagoda

         

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