Religious ceremonies held at Thong Nhat and Vinh Da parishes

Various religious ceremonies were recently held in Vietnam. At Thong Nhat Parish, a solemn Mass was celebrated on August 28 to honor the feast of Saint John the Baptist, the patron saint of the Eucharistic Youth Movement leaders. The service, presided over by Father Chu Quang Hoa, focused on the virtues of Saint John and encouraged youth leaders to serve their community with dedication.

Separately, at Vinh Da Parish on August 27, Father Phan Ngoc Phap celebrated a Mass of thanksgiving to mark his 25th anniversary of priesthood. The event was attended by clergy, religious sisters, and the local community, reflecting on his two and a half decades of ministry and personal challenges.