The chancel of Phu Cam cathedral in Thua Thien-Hue province, which can accommodate 2,500 people, is almost fully occupied during Sunday services (Photo: VNA)
The chancel of Phu Cam cathedral in Thua Thien-Hue province, which can accommodate 2,500 people, is almost fully occupied during Sunday services (Photo: VNA)
(Photo: VNA)
(Photo: VNA)
(Photo: VNA)
(Photo: VNA)
Summer activities for children at Phu Cam cathedral are diverse, covering from learning the dogmas of the church, foreign languages and life skills to singing and dancing (Photo: VNA)
Summer activities for children at Phu Cam cathedral are diverse, covering from learning the dogmas of the church, foreign languages and life skills to singing and dancing (Photo: VNA)
Tay Linh parish is located in Thuan Loc ward within the inner city of Hue. The parish was formed during the dynasty of Vo Vuong Nguyen Phuc Khoai and was originally called Cau Kho
Tay Linh parish is located in Thuan Loc ward within the inner city of Hue. The parish was formed during the dynasty of Vo Vuong Nguyen Phuc Khoai and was originally called Cau Kho
Acolytes offer candles on the altar before a service (Photo: VNA)
Acolytes offer candles on the altar before a service (Photo: VNA)
The choir of Tay Linh church sing hymns during a Sunday service (Photo: VNA)
The choir of Tay Linh church sing hymns during a Sunday service (Photo: VNA)
Tay Linh parish under the Archdiocese of Hue has over 1,100 parishioners, who mostly live in Thuan Loc ward (Photo: VNA)
Tay Linh parish under the Archdiocese of Hue has over 1,100 parishioners, who mostly live in Thuan Loc ward (Photo: VNA)
Our Lady of La Vang is a Marian apparition in the figure of a Vietnamese lady holding in her arms her child wearing a Vietnamese traditional costume (Photo: VNA)
Our Lady of La Vang is a Marian apparition in the figure of a Vietnamese lady holding in her arms her child wearing a Vietnamese traditional costume (Photo: VNA)
The basilica of the shrine of Our Lady of La Vang seen from the ancient bell tower (Photo: VNA)
The basilica of the shrine of Our Lady of La Vang seen from the ancient bell tower (Photo: VNA)
A relief of Vietnamese martyrs at the pilgrimage center of Our Lady of La Vang (Photo: VNA)
A relief of Vietnamese martyrs at the pilgrimage center of Our Lady of La Vang (Photo: VNA)
Nuns meet at the shrine of Our Lady of La Vang (Photo: VNA)
Nuns meet at the shrine of Our Lady of La Vang (Photo: VNA)
A service held at Phat Diem cathedral, Ninh Binh province (Photo: VNA)
A service held at Phat Diem cathedral, Ninh Binh province (Photo: VNA)
Christmas is held annually in Phat Diem cathedral (Photo: VNA)
Christmas is held annually in Phat Diem cathedral (Photo: VNA)
 Phat Diem diocese organizes a summer class for children to learn dogmas and play games (Photo: VNA)
Phat Diem diocese organizes a summer class for children to learn dogmas and play games (Photo: VNA)
Catholic children in a candle parade on Christmas night (Photo: VNA)
Catholic children in a candle parade on Christmas night (Photo: VNA)
A wedding ceremony at Suoi Rao church, Ba Ria-Vung Tau province (Photo: VNA)
A wedding ceremony at Suoi Rao church, Ba Ria-Vung Tau province (Photo: VNA)
Young people join summer activities in Suoi Rao parish (Photo: VNA)
Young people join summer activities in Suoi Rao parish (Photo: VNA)
The administration of Ba Ria Vung Tau province provides free medical check-ups for lay people from Suoi Rao parish (Photo: VNA)
The administration of Ba Ria Vung Tau province provides free medical check-ups for lay people from Suoi Rao parish (Photo: VNA)
Children at a summer camp held in Rao River parish (Photo: VNA)
Children at a summer camp held in Rao River parish (Photo: VNA)
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Peace in the land of the Catholic Church

Over 7 million parishioners (nearly 8% of the population) of the Catholic Church in Vietnam who live in 4,500 parishes nationwide are making contributions to the country's development and prosperity.