Saturday January 22, 2022 Joseph Phung Van Ky was ordained deacon and Vincent Vu Thai Hoa together with Paul Pham Xuan Anh Hao were ordained to the priesthood by the imposition of the hands of Archbishop Lazzato You Heung-Sik, prefect of the Congregation for the Clergy. The ordination rite was celebrated at Santa Maria delle Grazie alle Fornaci parish in Rome.

Members of the General Curia and the Italian Province, ASC sisters, family members, friends, and many members of the Vietnamese community in Rome accompanied the newly ordained during the celebration.

A festive Vietnamese meal was shared after the mass were Vincent, Joseph, and Paul had the chance to thank and to share the afternoon with their guests.

Fr. Vincent, Fr. Paul, and Deacon Joseph will continue their ministry in the Vietnam mission.