A Vietnamese Diocese Rejoices as Nine Lovers of the Holy Cross Profess Final Vows

Nine members of the Lovers of the Holy Cross Congregation made their final profession on June 12, bringing joy and renewed spiritual vigor to the Catholic Diocese of Xuân Lộc in Vietnam.

Bishop John Đỗ Văn Ngân presided over the Mass, joined by priests from within and outside the diocese, numerous religious men and women, benefactors, relatives, and lay faithful—especially the families of the newly professed sisters.

Bishop John congratulated both the newly professed sisters and the Congregation, calling on the entire community to pray that the sisters remain faithful to their commitment through the spirituality of the Lovers of the Holy Cross. 

In his homily, he emphasized the grace of faith, urging the nuns to listen to the Holy Spirit, who sanctifies and calls them to proclaim the Gospel of the Crucified Christ. He encouraged them to be courageous witnesses of faith and to nurture that faith wherever their mission may lead them.

Following the homily, the Rite of Perpetual Profession took place. It included the Litany of the Saints, the exchange of covenant rings, the Veneration of the Cross, and the formal gesture of incorporation—signifying the sisters' full membership in the Lovers of the Holy Cross of Xuân Lộc.

Before the final blessing, Sister Maria Chu Thị Nê, Superior General of the Congregation, offered heartfelt thanks to God, the bishop, priests, benefactors, and especially the families of the newly professed sisters for their generous offering. 

Fr. Grégoire Houton, pastor of Saint Rémi in the Diocese of Châlons-en-Champagne, also congratulated the sisters and expressed gratitude for their fruitful presence in his parish.

In his concluding remarks, Bishop John expressed joy and appreciation for the Congregation’s quiet and faithful service in the diocese and congratulated them on receiving new members who will continue the Church’s mission both locally and globally.