Truong Thi Mai (right), head of the Party Central Committee’s Commission for Mass Mobilisation, on December 15 extended her Christmas greetings to Catholic dignitaries and followers in the northern province of Nam Dinh. (Photo: VNA) Nam Dinh (VNA) – Truong ThiMai, head of the Party Central Committee’s Commission for Mass Mobilisation, onDecember 15 extended her Christmas greetings to Catholic dignitaries andfollowers in the northern province of Nam Dinh.
Visiting Bishop Vu Dinh Hieu and Catholicdignitaries and followers of the Bui Chu diocese in Xuan Truong district, theofficial acknowledged their contributions to socio-economic development of thelocality and the country at large, and to the great national unity bloc.
The Party and the State always respect andensure the freedom of religion and belief of all citizens, meet legal andlegitimate demands of religious organisations and followers, and createconditions for them to develop economy and improve their living standards, she said.
Mai expressed her hope that the localCatholic dignitaries and followers will continue to lead a good secular andreligious life, and join hands with people nationwide in national constructionand defence.
In reply, Bishop Hieu said the Bui Chudiocese is home to 413,000 Catholics and highlighted contributions of the localCatholics to rural transport and social welfare projects, environmentalprotection and security and safety safeguarding.
Nam Dinh has more than 720 parishes and Catholicfamilies, with about 470,000 followers.-VNA
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