On Wednesday, the Da Nang People's Committee Vice Chairman, Mr Dang Viet Dung warmly welcomed Bishop Dang Duc Ngan and congratulated him on his new position as the Bishop of the Diocese of Da Nang.

Bishop Ngan from Lang Son Province said, “I am really impressed by the people, the beautiful landscapes, and the clean environment of Da Nang.  I promise to join efforts with the local Catholic community for the city’s progress.  I would like the local authorities to create very favourable conditions for me, and for Catholic dignitaries and followers in the diocese as a whole, to promote the implementation of religious activities in the spirit of ensuring a good secular and religious life”.

Vice Chairman Dung remarked that local Catholic dignitaries and followers have made significant contributions to the city’s development over recent years.  The city leader expressed his belief that the new Bishop would continue to encourage the local Catholic community to support the local authorities in making Da Nang a more peaceful and liveable city in the future.