The annual pilgrimage to the Our Lady of La Vang Pilgrimage Centre of Catholics from Xuan Loc Diocese’s parishes in Dong Nai province’s Thong Nhat district was organized on Jun 7-9.
The three-day pilgrimage was led by Clergyman Nguyễn Văn Kiểm and joined by Knight of the Grand Cross Lê Đức Thịnh. The annual pilgrimage often has from 600 to 1,000 participating Catholics, with a fleet from12 to 20 buses.
Following the way of the cross program
Catholic pilgrims join a ceremony in Our Lady of La Vang church
Knight of the Grand Cross Lê Đức Thịnh speaks at the ceremony held on Jun 8
Flowers offering ritual
Virgin Mary honoring procession
Hymn night with the participation of Catholic choirs from Xuan Loc Diocese’s parishes
A hymn singing performance
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