Hà Tĩnh, Vietnam. After many years of dedicated effort, the Claretian Missionaries celebrated the completion of their new house with a special Thanksgiving Mass and house blessing on September 16, 2025. The event marked a significant milestone for the congregation in the Hà Tĩnh Diocese, made possible through both divine grace and the generous support of many benefactors.
The Claretian Missionaries extended their heartfelt gratitude to those who provided crucial assistance, singling out Father J.B. Nguyễn Huy Tuấn, parish priest of Kim Lâm Parish, and the Triệu-Lan family from California for their steadfast support. Their contributions were instrumental in the successful construction of the new house.
The ceremony drew a distinguished crowd, including Father Pedro Belderrain Belderrain, CMF, the General Prefect of Apostolate of the Claretian Missionaries, and Father Amador Tumbaga, CMF, the Provincial Superior. They were joined by numerous priests, religious members, and a large gathering of local parishioners and friends from other faiths, who came together to witness and celebrate this momentous occasion.
The congregation expressed deep appreciation for the spiritual and material contributions of all who participated in the project. The event concluded with a prayer, seeking the intercession of Mother Mary, Saint Joseph, and Saint Anthony Claret for abundant blessings upon all who gave so generously. The Claretian Missionaries now look forward to continuing their mission from their new home.
