Final profession of Br. Anton Nguyen Tien Cong

Within the theme “Love to the end”, Br. Anton Nguyen Tien Cong, of Marist District of Asia (MDA), celebrated his final profession on December 8th, the feast day of Immaculate Conception, at My Khanh Parish, in the Phu Cuong diocese (VT). The Eucharistic celebration was presided over by Fr. Joseph Albert Nguyen Mai Thanh, of the Missionary Society of Viet Nam.

Br. Kim Dong Ryeol (Anselmo), received Cong’s vows and gave the perpetual profession crucifix on behalf of the Superior General, Br. Ernesto Sánchez Barba.

Due to the pandemic and government restrictions, only 50 people were able to present including brothers. The celebration was broadcast online with live streaming, so all the brothers who knew Br. Cong participated online in various places and at different times, praying, celebrating, and sharing joy together. Watch the video

Br. Cong expressed his gratitude to his family, friends, brothers, and all his former formators who accompanied him at different stages of his formation.

Br. Cong joined Marist in 2010 and started formation with help of several brothers including Br. Canisio, the current MDA leader. His first profession was made in Tamontaka Novitiate, the Philippines, in 2015. By the leading of the Holy Spirit and the MDA Council’s support, he joined the formation program in May 2018.
He lives in the Cu Chi community and serves as a formator and the VT Country Coordinator.