VFF President Nguyen Thien Nhan paid Christmas visit to Xuân Lộc Bishop's Office in Thanh Hoa. (photo: Sy Tuyen/VNA)

Mr. Nhan wished all Catholic dignitaries and followers in Thanh Hoa a happy, healthy, and prosperous new year. He acknowledged their achievements in implementing Party guidelines and State policies and urged them to promote the sense of religious devoutness and patriotism in enhancing unity, building a cultural lifestyle, and developing the provincial economy.

Bishop Nguyen Chi Minh pledged to work with the local government to care for the life of local Catholics and encourage them to raise high patriotism and civil duty in implementing the Party’s guidelines and state laws and engage in the VFF’s social campaigns.