Vietnam - The Salesian theological community of Xuan Hiep chooses Blessed Philip Rinaldi as its patron saint
Xuan Hiep, Vietnam - December 2022 - Last Dec. 5, Salesians and theology students of the Xuan Hiep theological community chose Blessed Philip Rinaldi as their community's patron on the day of his liturgical commemoration. At the community chapel, the Superior of the Salesian Province of Vietnam (VIE), Fr. Barnabas Le An Phong, presided over the Mass, together with the Rector, Fr. Joseph Le Ngoc Anh, the Salesians of the Xuan Hiep community, and neighboring communities. Also present were benefactors, guests from the community and apostolic groups, and relatives of the Theology students. In addition, 4 theology students received the ministry of lectureship and 6 received the ministry of acolyte.