Christmas greetings to Catholic dignitaries, followers
Ha Thi Khiet, Head of the Party Central Committee’s Commission for Mass Mobilisation, extended her best Christmas wishes to the Catholic dignitaries and followers during her visit to the Evangelical Church of Vietnam (North) and the Archdiocese of Hanoi on December 18.
Khiet, who is also Secretary of the Party Central Committee, spoke highly of the Church’s contributions to encouraging followers to participate in the process of national construction and defence.
She expressed her hope that the Church will continue working together with local authorities to improve the material and spiritual lives of its followers.
Pastor Nguyen Huu Mac briefed Khiet on the main activities of the Church in recent times, including the successful organisation of the 34th General Assembly of General Confederation of Evangelical Church of Vietnam (North) and the establishment of the Hanoi Divinity and Bible school.
At the Archdiocese of Hanoi, Khiet congratulated the Vietnam Episcopal Council on its recent successful congress.
On the same day, a delegation of the Steering Committee for the Central Highland region and representatives from the Religious Department of the Central Highland province of Gia Lai visited and presented gifts to Catholic people.
Leaders from the southern province of Dong Nai have visited and extended Christmas wishes to local Catholic dignitaries and followers.
*** Nguyen Thien Nhan, Chairman of the Fatherland Front’s Central Committee has warmly congratulated the Vietnam Catholic Bishop’s Conference, the Evangelical Church of Vietnam (North) and the Evangelical Church of Vietnam (South) on the successful results of their general assemblies.
He said he believes that the Christian dignitaries and followers in the country will continue to uphold the patriotic tradition, develop with the nation and make practical contributions to building the great bloc of national unity for wealthy people in a powerful country and a democratic, fair and civilised society.