NA Vice Chairman Trần Thanh Mẫn (L) presents gift to Bishop of the Da Nang Diocese Joseph Đặng Đức Ngân (Photo: VNA)

Mẫn wished Bishop of the Da Nang Diocese Joseph Đặng Đức Ngân and other dignitaries and Catholics good health and a merry festival.

Lauding their contributions to the fight against COVID-19 and the economic recovery, the official said the diocese of Da Nang and local Catholics have played an important role in social activities, especially by supporting the elderly, persons with disabilities and orphans.

For his part, Joseph Đặng Đức Ngân thanked the support of the Party, NA, State and front agencies and associations for the Catholic community, and praised them for their leadership during the pandemic.

On behalf of the Party, NA, Government and leaders, Mẫn also extended wishes and regards to Pastor Nguyễn Quang Đức, head of the Vietnam Christian Mission, and dignitaries and followers, hailing their contributions to national construction and development.

He urged Pastor Nguyễn Quang Đức and other dignitaries to continue encouraging followers to abide by the Party’s guidelines and State laws, and respond to emulation movements launched by the State.

In reply, Pastor Nguyễn Quang Đức said he and other dignitaries and followers will make greater efforts to lead good religious and secular lives./.

Source: en.vietnamplus.vn