Manila Cathedral (Manila Bulletin File Photo)
Apostolic Vicariate of Puerto Princesa, Palawan Bishop Socrates Mesiona, chairman of the CBCP commission said, the holding of the Visita Iglesia, A Virtual Pilgrimage is in line with the country’s observance of the 500 years of Christianity this year at a time of pandemic.
The virtual pilgrimage begins today, May 8, at 10 a.m. and may be viewed through the Facebook page of the CBCP-ECM and on TV Maria. It will be held every first Saturday of the month.
“I am inviting the faithful to join this online pilgrimage as we celebrate the 500 years of Christianity in the country. You may join us through the Facebook page of the CBCP-Episcopal Commission on Mission and on TV Maria every first Saturday of the month starting today, May 8, at 10 a.m.,” Mesiona said over Radio Veritas.
Bishop Tuan installed as apostolic administrator in Vietnam
Some 8,000 attend ceremony at Van Hanh Cathedral as prelate pledges to focus on family life
Updated: May 01, 2021 06:12 AM GMT
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Bishop Paul Nguyen Thai Hop (left) greets Bishop Louis Nguyen Anh Tuan at Ha Tinh Bishop’s House on April 27. (Photo courtesy of giaophanhatinh.org)
The new apostolic administrator of Vietnam’s youngest diocese plans to focus on family ministry to develop the local Church.
On April 29, Bishop Louis Nguyen Anh Tuan was installed as apostolic administrator of Ha Tinh Diocese at Van Hanh Cathedral in Ha Tinh City in central Vietnam.
ASIA/VIETNAM - The youngest diocese in Vietnam welcomes the new Bishop VIET NAM
Ha Tinh (Agenzia Fides) - We are here to say thanks to Mgr. Paul Thai Hop for his immense contribution as Bishop in the dioceses. Above all we remember his work as president of the Episcopal Commission for Justice and Peace , in which he is committed to the poor and the environment. We hope that, even after his retirement, he will continue to use his skills for the Church of Vietnam and society, and we would like to thank Archbishop Louis Anh Tuan, who welcomed the call to serve the new diocese of Ha Tinh wholeheartedly. We are confident he will overcome the challenges and difficulties to build a diocese strong in unity, love and evangelization, especially in the circumstances of the global pandemic , said Msgr. Joseph Vu Van Thien, Archbishop of Hanoi, in the holy mass that yesterday, April 29, 2021, saw many bishops and priests, religious and lay people from all over the country in the cathe
Archbishop Romulo Valles, CBCP President (CBCPNEWS /MANILA BULLETIN)
“Please know that you are prayed for, you are remembered and we are mindful of the great difficulties that many of you working and laboring for many kinds of services,” CBCP President Davao Archbishop Romulo Valles told church-run Radio Veritas.
“Giving St. Joseph as patron saint for workers and of laborers is a sign that the heart and mind of the church is with you,” he added.
The CBCP Episcopal Commission on the Pastoral Care or Migrants and Itinerant People particularly paid tribute to migrants and seafarers.
“Amidst separation from our country and amidst this troubling and trying time of COVID-19 pandemic they continue effectively and efficiently in their work places. We appreciate and grateful for their resiliency, courage and strength to labor harder and honestly for our country and for their family,” CBCP Vice Chairman Bishop Ruperto Santos said in an interview.