Catholic Church in Vietnam marks parish establishment and regional activities

The Catholic Church in Vietnam is observing several significant religious milestones and activities. In Dak Lak province, the Ban Me Thuot Diocese celebrated the 50th anniversary of the development of the Buon Trap area with a Mass to officially establish the Ha Trung Parish. During the ceremony, Bishop Ioan Baotixita Nguyen Huy Bac appointed Father Phero Tran Hien as the first Parish Priest.

Other regional activities include priest training programs across various dioceses, such as Saigon, Ba Ria, Hanoi, and Ban Me Thuot. Additionally, Bishop Phero Kieu Cong Tung visited the Ang Son parish to provide pastoral support following a recent fire. The Church also marked various anniversaries, including the 50th anniversary of priesthood for Father Paul Duong Van So in Thanh Hoa.