President of the Vietnam Fatherland Front (VFF) Central Committee Tran
Thanh Man presents a gift to Bishop Thomas Nguyen Van Tram as part
of his visit to the Phan Thiet Diocese (Photo: VNA)
On behalf of Party and State leaders, Man wished Bishop Thomas
Nguyen Van Tram, and Catholic dignitaries and followers good health and a merry
Easter.
The official stressed that Catholics nationwide, including those
in Binh Thuan, have contributed significantly to the country’s socio-economic
development and outstanding front works in the past time, particularly campaigns
initiated by the VFF in building new-style rural areas, poverty alleviation, and
environmental protection, among others.
Noting that the VFF will hold its all-level and national
congresses this year, Man hoped the Catholic Church in Vietnam will support and
make their contributions to the success of these events.
For his part, Bishop Thomas Nguyen Van Tram thanked the Party,
State, and VFF for their attention to the Catholic community.
He pledged to continue encouraging local Catholic followers to
respect the law, support the authorities, and contribute to the country’s
socio-economic-cultural growth as well as solidarity building.
Source: VNA