On November 1, Archbishop Leopoldo Girelli, non-resident Special Envoy of the Vatican to Vietnam, paid a visit to Xam Bo Parish in Hai Phong Diocese.
The Vatican prelate was welcomed by priests, students from Sub-Seminary of St. Jerome and large numbers of Catholic followers in the Xam Bo Parish and neighboring parishes in the locality.
During the visit, Archbishop Leopoldo Girelli led a service of prayers for Catholics at Xam Bo Church. The Archbishop also took the chance to encourage priests and followers to promote fine traditions and fulfill Catholic missions entrusted by the Pope and the Vietnam Catholic Church.