The VFF officials and dignitaries of Phan Thiet Diocese pose for a photo at the meeting on December 16. (Photo: VNA) Chien, who is also Secretary of the Party Central Committee, wished Bishop Joseph Do Manh Hung, priests, monks, nuns, and the entire Catholic community a merry Christmas, good health, and a new year full of good lucks and achievements.
He highly valued the enormous contributions by the Episcopal Palace of Phan Thiet Diocese, priests, and Catholic followers to the local socio-economic development and the great national solidarity bloc, including in the COVID-19 combat and environmental protection.
The official expressed his hope that the bishop, other dignitaries, and followers in the diocese will continue joining hands with the local administration, other religions, and people from all social strata to actively support patriotic emulation movements, thereby helping with the socio-economic development, political stability, and defence - security safeguarding.
President of the VFF Central Committee Do Van Chien (second from right) and Bishop Joseph Do Manh Hung (second from left) at the meeting on December 16. (Photo: VNA) Voicing his delight at the achievements in COVID-19 prevention and control, he said the community is still taking anti-pandemic measures as instructed by the local administration to ensure health safety for all people.
In the time ahead, the Episcopal Palace will keep supporting patriotic emulation campaigns and movements, especially practical activities such as environmental protection, he noted./.
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