At the reception, Ms. Doan expressed delight at the success of the congress and highlighted movements launched by the Committee for Solidarity of Vietnamese Catholics. She affirmed that the Party, the State and the people have acknowledged the great contribution made by the Catholic community in national construction and defense.

The Vice President expressed her wish that in the future, all priests and parishioners will unite within the nation great unity bloc, thus heightening the spirit of leading a good life and making joint efforts to develop Vietnam effectively. She also expressed hope that authorities and the fatherland front committees at all levels should pay more attention to the emulation movements of Catholics community.

The same day, the Vietnam Fatherland Front (VFF) Central Committee held a reception for a delegation of exemplary Catholic role models.

Catholic priest Phan Khac Tu said that the congress has been successful and highlighted bright examples of Catholics which have made contribution to the country.

Nguyen Cong Danh, President of the Committee for Solidarity of Vietnamese Catholics said that the congress is a model to unite the whole nation in national construction and development. This has been reflected in the correct policies of the VFF through strict and firm guidelines.

Vu Trong Kim, Vice President and General Secretary of VFF Central Committee said that the congress has proved active response of Catholic followers in patriotic emulation movements throughout the country. Mr Kim affirmed that close relationship between the State and Catholics followers both inside and outside the country has developed strongly. This has clearly shown through the visits by State President Nguyen Minh Triet in December 2009 and Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung in January 2007.