Deputy Secretary of the Lam Dong Provincial Party Committee, Dang Hong Sy, extends Christmas greetings to the Bishop's Office of the Da Lat Diocese.

img_7355-2(1).jpg — The Bishop's Office of the Diocese of Da Lat welcomed Comrade Dang Hong Sy, Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee.

Accompanying the delegation were comrades: Pham Trieu, Member of the Standing Committee of the Provincial Party Committee, Permanent Vice Chairman of the Vietnam Fatherland Front Committee of the province; Vo Ngoc Hiep, Provincial Party Committee Member, Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee; and representatives from various departments and agencies.

On the occasion of Christmas 2025, Comrade Dang Hong Sy, Standing Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee, visited and extended his best wishes to the Bishop's Office of the Da Lat Diocese.

The delegation was received by: Bishop Dominic Nguyen Van Manh, Chairman of the Family Pastoral Committee, Vietnam Bishops' Conference, Bishop of the Diocese of Da Lat; Father Hoang Van Chinh, Vicar General, Chief of Office, Chancellor, Director of the Pastoral Center, Chairman of the Provincial Catholic Solidarity Committee; Father Nguyen Minh Cuong, Deputy Chief of Office, Deputy Chancellor; and Father Nguyen Manh Son, Administrator.

img_7357-2(1).jpg — The ceremony was solemn and heartwarming.

The Diocese of Da Lat comprises 7 deaneries (Da Lat, Don Duong, Duc Trong, Di Linh, Bao Loc, Madagui, and Da Tong), with 421,000 faithful (168,000 of whom are ethnic minorities), 445 clergy; 1,000 church officials; 251 places of worship (1 Bishop's Residence; 1 Pastoral Center; 139 parishes; 17 sub-parishes; 93 communities belonging to religious orders and congregations); and 21 licensed religious activity centers.

On behalf of the provincial leadership, the Standing Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee was pleased to inform the Bishop, priests, and dignitaries of the Da Lat Diocese of Da Lat about the outstanding achievements of the province in 2025.

img_7307-2(1).jpg — Comrade Dang Hong Sy, Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee, happily shared the outstanding achievements of the province in 2025.

The Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee affirmed that these achievements are the result of the efforts and unity of the entire political system and the people of the province, especially the significant contributions of Catholic organizations and individuals in general and the Da Lat Diocese in particular.

Comrade Dang Hong Sy highly appreciated the practical and meaningful models that the Diocese has implemented, contributing to accompanying and sharing the difficulties with the people in their lives.

Priests from the Diocese of Da Lat attended the reception.

Looking ahead, building upon the foundation of the Diocese's rich tradition of faith, unity, and significant contributions to the community, the Standing Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee hopes that the Bishop, priests, and religious leaders will continue to encourage parishioners to work closely with the Party Committee, government, and people to promote unity and positive moral values. Through this, they will effectively implement policies and laws, conduct religious activities, and contribute to the further development of Lam Dong province.

img_7338-2(1).jpg — Comrade Dang Hong Sy, Standing Deputy Secretary of the Lam Dong Provincial Party Committee, presented gifts and extended Christmas greetings to Bishop Dominic Nguyen Van Manh.

img_7342-2(1).jpg — The Standing Deputy Secretary of the Lam Dong Provincial Party Committee presented gifts and wished all parishioners a peaceful and warm Christmas.

Thanking the Bishop, priests, and dignitaries for their warm welcome on the occasion of Christmas 2025, the Standing Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee respectfully sends his best wishes for a peaceful and warm Christmas to the Bishop, priests, dignitaries, and all parishioners. He also requested the Bishop and dignitaries to pay attention to guiding and instructing parishioners to celebrate Christmas safely and economically, adhering to the motto of living a good life and upholding moral values, and "respecting God and loving the country."

The Lam Dong provincial leadership delegation poses for a photo with representatives from the Bishop's Office of the Da Lat Diocese.

Comrade Pham Trieu, Member of the Standing Committee of the Provincial Party Committee and Permanent Vice Chairman of the Vietnam Fatherland Front Committee of the province, presented gifts to the priests and religious dignitaries.

img_7358-2(1).jpg — On behalf of the Diocese, Bishop Dominic Nguyen Van Manh expressed his sincere gratitude for the province's attention.

On behalf of the Diocese, Bishop Dominic Nguyen Van Manh respectfully thanked the province for its attention and the heartfelt sentiments, wishes, and sharing of Comrade Dang Hong Sy, Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee; and affirmed that Christmas is a shared joy for everyone.

In a spirit of peace and love, the Diocese and its parishioners will continue to work alongside the Party committee, the government, and the local people, joining hands to build an increasingly better society and a brighter future.

On the occasion of Christmas, the Bishop sends his best wishes, hoping everyone will have a peaceful, warm, happy, and serene Christmas season.