ASIA/VIETNAM - Resignation and appointment of the bishop of Thái Bình

Thursday, 3 November 2022

Vatican City (Agenzia Fides) - On October 29, 2022, the Holy Father has accepted the resignation from the pastoral care of the diocese of Thái Bình, Viêt Nam, presented by Bishop Pierre Nguyên Văn Dê, S.D.B.
The Holy Father has appointed the Reverend Dominic Dang Van Cau, of the diocese of Thái Bình, until now rector of the Sacred Heart Major Seminary of Thái Bình.
Msgr. Dominic Dang Van Cau was born on 17 July 1962, in the province and diocese of Thái Bình. From 1990 to 1996 he attended Saint Joseph's Major Seminary in Hà Nôi.
He was ordained a priest on 9 March 1996 for the diocese of Thái Bình.
He has held the following positions: secretary to the ibshop of Thái Bình (1996-2000); master's degree with specialization in Catechetical Pastoral Care from the Institut Catholique de Paris (2000-2005); secretary to the bishop of Thái Bình (2005-2009); parish priest of Vang Lang (2009-2013); professor of catechesis and fundamental theology at Saint Joseph's Major Seminary in Hà Nôi (2009-2013); head of the Commission for Catechesis of the diocese of Thái Bình (2009-2016); dean of the Hung Yen Deanery and bishop's representative in Hung Yen (2014-2016); and since 2019, rector of the Sacred Heart Major Seminary in Thái Bình. (SL) (Agenzia Fides, 3/11/2022)


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