Discussing how "Vietnam's 'Little Rome' is a base for the takeover over of Vietnam.
Union of Catholic Asian News, Oct. 5, 2026, "Vietnam's 'Little Rome' must learn to spread, not protect, faith."
Thai Binh and Phat Diem dioceses marked 90 and 125 years since their establishments, respectively, while Bui Chu Diocese dedicated its new Baroque-style cathedral.
The three neighboring dioceses are often described as Vietnam's "Little Rome" because of their shared history, dense network of parishes and remarkable Catholic culture. [Boldface added.]
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Re-evangelizing Catholic regions
The dioceses have long been regarded as Vietnam's traditional Catholic heartland.
That success carries its own risk.
Evangelization can become confused with maintaining those who already belong. Yet the communities surrounding these parishes have changed.
Industrial workers, migrants and non-Catholic neighbors are now part of the same social landscape, while many young people feel less attached to religious institutions.
Pope Francis has repeatedly called the Church to move from "pastoral maintenance" to missionary discipleship.
https://www.ucanews.com/news/vietnams-little-rome-must-learn-to-spread-not-protect-faith/115527
The goal is to make all of Vietnam Catholic. Buddhists Beware!
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