Hoa Binh province sends Christmas greetings to Hanoi’s Catholics

12/21/2018 - 5:02:24 PM

(HBO) – A delegation of Hoa Binh authorities, including representatives of the provincial departments of home affairs and public security, and the provincial Party Committee’s mass mobilization board, has visited the dioceses of Hanoi and Hung Hoa in the capital city ahead of the Christmas Day.

The officials wished priests, pastors and followers in the two dioceses a merry Christmas season.

On this occasion, they also congratulated Vu Van Thien on assuming the post of Archbishop.

Representatives of departments and sectors present gifts of the provincial Party Committee, People’s Committee, People’s Council and Vietnam Fatherland Front Committee to congratulate the Hanoi diocese on the Christmas celebrations.

On behalf of Catholic followers, priests of the two dioceses thanked the Hoa Binh authorities for their Christmas greetings.

They wished all people peace and happiness, adding that they will continue encouraging followers to comply with the Party’s guidelines and policies and the State’s laws, actively take part in emulation movements, lead a good secular and religious life, and join hands in contributing to local socio-economic development./.

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