Why pilgrims come
A sacred place worth the journey.
Vietnam’s national Marian center, associated with comfort given to persecuted Catholics.
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The pilgrim’s guide
What makes this visit meaningful
La Vang is the national Marian heart of Vietnamese Catholicism. Pilgrims come to remember Mary's consolation of Catholics during persecution, celebrate the sacraments, and pray with a Church whose faith endured suffering and displacement.
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Vietnam's national Marian center
Pray at the national sanctuary designated by the Catholic Bishops' Conference of Vietnam.
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Faith preserved through persecution
Encounter the story of Catholics who sought refuge here and entrusted themselves to Mary's protection.
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A sanctuary still being renewed
See the continuing work of the Vietnamese Church to build and sustain a national place of pilgrimage.