Appreciating Vietnam as a Nation of Providence

More than 100 Sisters and administrative staff took part in a special virtual gathering to learn about and appreciate the congregation’s connections to Vietnam.  

The event, which was organized by Sisters of Providence of Vietnamese origin, featured several moving accounts from Sisters who are native to the Southeast Asian nation or who have deep personal connections through their ministries and life experiences.  

A group picture featuring ministering religious women and children.
Sr. Rosa Nguyen, SP, (center in yellow) during a 2024 visit to Hue, Vietnam.
A religious sister assists a woman and a child.
Sr. Gabrielle Nguyen, SP, (right) assists a mother and child during a 2014 missionary trip in Vietnam.
A religious sanctuary in a serene, wooded setting.
The La Vang Holy Sanctuary in Quảng Tri province, Vietnam. The Sanctuary is the site of the Minor Basilica of Our Lady of La Vang and is a significant Catholic pilgrimage center.

In the Mother Joseph zone, Sisters with Vietnamese roots include Sr. AnnMary Vu, SP, Sr. Lang Tran, SP, Sr. Gabrielle Nguyen, SP, Sr. Phuong Ha Nguyen, SP, Sr. Rosa Nguyen, SP, and Sr. Hong Nga Nguyen, SP. 

The virtual gathering also included an informative historical presentation from Tuan Hoang, Ph.D. — a Professor of Great Books and an expert on Vietnamese religious history at Pepperdine University.

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