Vietnam
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Vietnamese Catholics join Pope Francis in universal Eucharistic adoration
By Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AMVietnamese Catholics have answered Pope Francis's call by gathering in prayer for Sunday's hour of Worldwide Eucharistic Adoration. The faithful packed the country's cathedrals, churches and monasteries wishing to "become one in Christ," participating in the Eucharist with other... -
New Evangelisation, bearing witness to Christ among Vietnam's non-believers
By Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AMIn the Year of Faith, the local Church promotes the task of mission to "meet Jesus in friendship." In late April, more than 400 priests met in the north for their annual gathering, to share "humanity, spirituality, social and pastoral issues."... -
Xuan Loc celebrates the ordination of Mgr Dao, last bishop appointed by Pope Benedict XVI
By Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AMThe new auxiliary bishop's consecration was held on 5 April in the presence of more than 15,000 faithful. The president of the Bishops' Council welcomed "with emotion and happiness" the "new member", thanking the diocese, which also hosted the last FABC meeting. Papal representative encourages evangelisation. -
Les meilleurs interprètes du Ngam Dung (chant de la passion du Christ) récompensés lors d’un concours à Thanh Hoa
By Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AMLes dix diocèses de la province ecclésiastique de Hanoi y organisaient un concours destiné à désigner les meilleurs interprètes du « chant méditatif de la passion du Christ », en vietnamien « Ngam Dung » (littéralement ‘Contempler debout’). -
Vietnamese Catholic Bishops' Observations and Propositions on the 1992 Constitution Amendment Draft (revision in 2013)
By Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AMWith a sense of responsibility, on behalf of the Vietnamese Catholic Bishop Conference, the Standing Committee would like to send to the Committee for the 1992 Constitution Amendment Draft and our countrymen our observations and propositions. -
Décès de l’évêque émérite de Vinh Long, Mgr Jacques Nguyên Van Mâu, à l’âge de 99 ans
By Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AML’évêché de Vinh Long vient d’annoncer la mort de Mgr Jacques Nguyên Van Mâu, évêque émérite du diocèse, à l’âge de 99 ans. L’évêque s’est éteint dans la matinée du 31 janvier 2013 après 73 ans de sacerdoce et 45 ans d’épiscopat. Les cérémonies de ... -
Lettre du Président de la Conférence des évêques du Vietnam au Pape Benoît XVI
By Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AMC’était avec émotion et dans l’esprit de piété filiale, que je me permets d’adresser au Très Saint Père, au nom de mes confrères dans l’Episcopat du Viet Nam et au nom du Peuple de Dieu en cette terre de missions au Viet Nam, cette lettre, après avoir entendu la nouvelle de la renonciation au ministère d’Evêque de Rome... -
Visite des victimes du grave accident à Ngoc Lam
By Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AML'évêque Joseph Nguyen Van Yen, président de Caritas Vietnam a rendu visite le 19 janvier aux blessés et offert des cadeaux aux familles des défunts. Il représentait aussi le diocèse de Bac Ninh. -
Historic visit scheduled between Pope and Vietnam's Communist leader
By Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AMIn a move that surprised many, Benedict XVI will receive the secretary general of Vietnam's Communist Party on Tuesday (January 21, 2013). Nguyen Phu Trong will stop by the Vatican during a tour of European capitals. -
A vision of faith for Vietnam
By Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AMThe Catholics in Vietnam are endeavoring to build a Church as mystery, communion and mission in their country. The light of Faith sheds its rays on every dimension of the relationships in their lives in response to the call for a New Evangelization ... -
In the Year of Faith, the mission is a 'challenge' for Vietnamese Catholics
By Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AMVietnam's Catholic Church is preparing to celebrate the Year of Faith, which Benedict XVI announced in his apostolic letter Porta Fideion 11 October 2011, through a series of meetings, pastoral initiatives and mission-centred activities, with special emphasis on the laity's contribution. -
Small Churches of Asia Offer Many Lessons at FABC Plenary Assembly
By Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AMThe second day of the 10th Plenary Assembly of the Federation of Asian Bishops’ Conferences was especially interesting and informative for bishops attending such an event for the first time, because it gave them a chance to learn about other Churches of Asia. -
FABC: Homily of Cardinal JB. Phạm Minh Mẫn on Dec. 12, 2012
By Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AMI feel that the Holy Spirit is working to renew our mind and open our heart to respond to the challenges of our social life. So I keep cooperating with Him, helping the people of God in this overcrowded city, not to be in the right wing or in the left wing, but to walk on the path of Christ, inculturating into the cultural tradition, finding in it the seeds of the Word of God, ... -
Lettre aux enseignants catholiques du Vietnam
By Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AM"L'éducation chrétienne est une œuvre d'étude et de vie comme être humain et comme enfant de Dieu." Vous êtes non seulement les architectes des âmes, le lien entre les jeunes générations et les connaissances de la civilisation humaine mais aussi les collaborateurs de Jésus, ceux qui les conduisent à la rencontre de celui qui est le Chemin, la Vérité et la Vie. -
Ke So: la célébration du 100e anniversaire du deuxième synode du Tonkin
By Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AMLe 10 novembre dernier, une foule certes moins nombreuse mais tout aussi enthousiaste, se pressait de nouveau à Ke So, dans l'ancienne cathédrale du vicariat apostolique du Tonkin occidental. Il s'agissait cette fois de célébrer le 100e anniversaire de la convocation du deuxième synode du Tonkin (10- 24 novembre 1912), un événement fort important dans l'histoire du catholicisme tonkinois. -
Une délégation vietnamienne rencontre au Vatican Mgr Savio Hon Tai-fai
By Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AMUne dépêche de l’Agence d’information du Vietnam (VNA) du 7 novembre 2012 signale la présence à Rome d’une délégation gouvernementale vietnamienne. Conduite par le secrétaire d’Etat à l’Intérieur, Pham Dung, également directeur du Bureau gouvernemental des Affaires religieuses, elle effectue depuis le 4 novembre une visite en Italie, qui devrait s’achever le 9 novembre. -
Pastoral Letter of CBCV on the Year of Faith
By Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AMWith this letter we would like to share with you some information concerning the universal Church and the Church in Việt Nam, also to reflect with you about the Year of Faith after the invitation of the Holy Father Benedict XVI. -
Commencement d’Annus Fidei de l’Eglise catholique vietnamienne
By Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AMAu Vietnam, Annus Fidei a été officiellement ouverte à son Eglise catholique 12 october 2012 du matin dès la fin du XIe Congrès de la Conférence épiscopale du Vietnam à Thanh Hóa... -
2nd Semiannual Assembly of CBCV: the Third Day
By Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AMThursday, October 11, 2012, was the conclusion day of the 2nd Semiannual Assembly of CBCV, prior to the launching celebration of the Year of Faith and 80th Anniversary of the erection of Thanh Hóa Diocese on Friday, October 12. -
2nd Semiannual Assembly of CBCV: the Second Day
By Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AMOn Wednesday, October 10, 2012, the assembly began with discussion about the organizing tasks for the 10th Plenary Assembly of the Federation of Asian Bishops’ Conference (FABC) from November 19th to 25th at two locations in Hồ Chí Minh City and Xuân Lộc Diocese. It is the first time for CBCV to host the FABC Plenary Assembly with around 120 distinguished guests representing all local Churches in Asia. -
2nd Semiannual Assembly of CBCV: the First Day
By Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AMOn Tuesday, October 9, 2012, Bishop Cosme Hoàng Văn Đạt, the Secretary General of CBCV, began the first day of the assembly by announcing agenda of the day: the speech of Archbishop Leopoldo Girelli; the construction of the National Pilgrim Center of Our Lady of Lavang; and the Norms of CBCV. -
Vietnam du Sud lors de l'ouverture du Concile Vatican II : les enfants aussi prient pour le Concile
By Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AMDes dépêches de l'Agence Fides du 19 septembre 1962: "L'approche du Concile ne laisse pas indifférents les catholiques du Vietnam. Et c'est avec plaisir que nous enregistrons l'effort fait par l'hebdomadaire catholique Song Dao pour attirer l'attention des chrétiens sur ce grand événement. Des questionnaires ont été élaborés à cette fin et sont diffusés par les soins de ce journal... -
Vietnamese Bishops began 2nd Semiannual Assembly in Thanh Hóa
By Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AMOn Monday afternoon, October 8, 2012, the Bishops of twenty four dioceses of Vietnam arrived in Thanh Hóa to begin their 2nd Semiannual Assembly. Since Bishops Joseph Vũ Duy Thống of Phan Thiết and Joseph Nguyễn Năng of Phát Diệm are attending at the XIII Ordinary General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops in Rome, they are unable to join this assembly. -
Pastoral Letter 1980 of the Catholic Bishops' Conference of VN
By Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AMAs the Church in the heart of Vietnam nation, we are determined to stick to the destiny of our homeland, following the national tradition and integrating in the current life of our country. The Council teaches that "the Church goes forward together with humanity and experiences the same earthly lot which the world does." (Gaudium and Spes 40,2). -
In the Year of Faith, the mission is a 'challenge' for Vietnamese Catholics
By Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AMVietnam's Catholic Church is preparing to celebrate the Year of Faith, which Benedict XVI announced in his apostolic letter Porta Fideion 11 October 2011, through a series of meetings, pastoral initiatives and mission-centred activities, with special emphasis on the laity's contribution. -
Serais - Tu tard, ce soir? Sampam de Lune (1)
By Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AMDiscours sur le centenaire de Han Mac Tu, poète Vietnamien, écrit par Joseph Trương Đình Điền, curé de Quảng Ngãi et traduit par Joseph Pierre Trí Diện. -
Lettre pastorale de l’évêque de Qui Nhơn à l’occasion de l’Année de la Foi
By Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AMDans ce contexte, l’année de la foi a pour but d’aider le peuple de Dieu à redécouvrir le contenu de la foi à travers la vie, la célébration, la prière, la réflexion sur ce contenu et l’action inspirée par la foi. Car nous ne pouvons pas accepter que le sel se dénature et que la lumière soit mise sous le boisseau (Mt 5, 13-16). -
Hearts and Minds - Bishop Joseph Vu Van Thien
By Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AMOn June 29th, the Catholic liturgical calendar celebrates two saints: Peter and Paul. They are comparable for the two basics that built the church and made a firm foundation: Peter is the rock and Paul is the supporting pillar. More than two thousand years and many difficulties cannot destroy the Church. -
Bishops and Ordinaries of Vietnam
By Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AMCatholic Bishops' Conference of Vietnam - Bishops of Vietnam by Name: Phạm Minh Mẫn, Jean-Baptiste (78), Cardinal-Priest of S. Giustino, Metropolitan Archbishop of Hô Chí Minh City (Vietnam)... -
A place where needy children find a family
By Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AMEstablished in 1989, this SOS Children’s Village has 14 family homes with 200 children mothered by 14 women. There are 14 of these villages in Vietnam, currently accommodating a total of 3,564 children.