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Leaders extend New Year greetings to religious communities

Chairman of the Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee Le Hoang Quan paid a visit to the city’s Archdiocese on February 10 to wish local Catholic dignitaries and followers a happy new year in the Year of the Goat.
Chairman of the Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee Le Hoang Quan paid avisit to the city’s Archdiocese on February 10 to wish local Catholicdignitaries and followers a happy new year in the Year of the Goat.

He highlighted the significant role that theCatholic community played in helping the city surmount difficulties lastyear to fulfil its socio-economic development targets.

The city’s leader hoped that with his reputation and clout,Archbishop Bui Van Doc will encourage Catholic dignitaries and followersto continue working for a thriving city and nation.

Quan then visited the Committee for Solidarity of VietnameseCatholics’ Ho Chi Minh City chapter and the Evangelical Church ofVietnam (South).

He said he hopes the committeewill continue working closely with the Vietnam Fatherland Front andother organisations in improving the material and spiritual lives ofreligious groups and disadvantaged people.

Manysouthern provinces, including Binh Duong and Ben Tre, have beenorganising meetings with local religious communities to wish them ahappy new year.-VNA
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