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HANOI: An ancient diocese in northern Vietnam has opened its new pastoral center amid praise for a sense of solidarity among the local Church. Some 5,000 people attended the official opening of Nha Chung pastoral center next to the well-known Phat Diem Cathedral complex with eastern architectural features in Ninh Binh province. Archbishop Joseph Nguyen Nang of Ho Chi Minh City, who serves as apostolic administrator of Phat Diem Diocese, and 10 bishops blessed the new building and concelebrated the thanksgiving Mass on Jan. 21. Archbishop Joseph Nguyen Chi Linh of Hue told the congregation that the new building is the result of all local clergy, religious and laity closely cooperating in praying for, building and making enormous contributions to the new center. ....
New pastoral center inaugurated in northern Vietnam Archbishop praises the dedication of clergy, religious and laity in bringing the project to fruition Trending Bishops and Catholic faithful at the inauguration of Nha Chung pastoral center in Ninh Binh province on Jan. 21. (Photo courtesy of phatdiem.org) An ancient diocese in northern Vietnam has opened its new pastoral center amid praise for a sense of solidarity among the local Church. Some 5,000 people attended the official opening of Nha Chung pastoral center next to the well-known Phat Diem Cathedral complex with eastern architectural features in Ninh Binh province. Archbishop Joseph Nguyen Nang of Ho Chi Minh City, who serves as apostolic administrator of Phat Diem Diocese, and 10 bishops blessed the new building and concelebrated the thanksgiving Mass on Jan. 21. ....