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Vietnamese authorities convey Christmas greetings to Catholic communities
Vietnamese authorities convey Christmas greetings to Catholic communities
20/12/18
Secretary of the Party Central Committee and President of the Vietnam Fatherland Front (VFF) Central Committee Tran Thanh Man paid a visit and delivered Christmas greetings to the Diocese of Phu Cuong in the southern province of Binh Duong on December 19.
On behalf of the Party, State, and VFF, Man conveyed his best wishes to Catholic dignitaries on the occasion, and hailed the significant contributions made by the diocese and its followers towards national achievements in economy, culture, society, security, defence, and foreign affairs.
He quoted Pope Francis’ teaching that a Vietnamese Catholic must be a good citizen and patriot who sides with the nation to build a country of prosperity and happiness.
Man expressed his hope that the diocese and its Bishop Joseph Nguyen Tan Tuoc will continue supporting patriotic emulation movements and engaging in environmental protection activities, thus contributing to the nation’s development and solidarity.
On the occasion, Man visited and extended Christmas wishes to Vice Chairman and Secretary of the Committee for Solidarity of Vietnamese Catholics Priest John Baptist Nguyen Van Rien.
The same day, Secretary of the Ho Chi Minh City Party Committee Nguyen Thien Nhan visited and wished the Archdiocese of Ho Chi Minh City a merry Christmas.
Nhan thanked the archdiocese for their involvement in local development programmes and charitable activities. He wished that they will further their efforts to carry out socio-economic development schemes, helping to improve the livelihoods of local people.
Auxiliary Bishop Joseph Do Manh Hung, for his part, thanked the city’s leaders for creating favourable conditions for Catholic followers, saying that he is proud of the city’s robust achievements across the fields of economy, foreign investment attraction, and tourism./.
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As a national political-administrative centre and the country’s major centre for culture, science, education, and economy, the city is currently facing many challenges related to infrastructure, traffic congestion, and environmental pollution, thus requiring the involvement of people from all walks of life to address them.
We hope that Catholic dignitaries and followers, will stand side-by-side with the city to help prove its position and role.
During the implementation of its socio-economic development tasks, the country hopes to continue receiving support of all its citizens, including the Catholic community.
The Law on Belief and Religion, which has officially come into force since early 2018, has affirmed that the freedom of belief and religion of all Vietnamese people is respected and ensured, facilitating the practice of religions in line with charters and regulations of religious organisations, as well as law.
All sides must build consensus on orientations to enhance the relations between Vietnam and the Vatican, towards elevating the relationship from the level of non-residential envoy to residential envoy in the time to come.
Catholic dignitaries and followers should carry forward the tradition of patriotism, accompany the nation and make practical contributions to strengthening the great national unity bloc, as well as national construction.
The Law on Belief and Religion has created conditions for religious people, including Catholics, to practise their religions and contribute more to national socio-economic development.
Christians have greatly contributed towards the achievement of socio-economic targets, safeguarding security and defence, and enhancing the great national unity bloc.
The Party and the State always respect and ensure the freedom of religion and belief of all citizens, meet legal and legitimate demands of religious organisations and followers, and create conditions for them to develop economy and improve their living standards.
All Vietnamese Christians should keep upholding the traditional patriotism and unity with people nationwide to continue implementing the VFF’s movements and campaigns for the sake of a prosperous society and a strong, democratic, equitable, and civilised nation.
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