Diocese of Bùi Chu to dedicate new cathedral on 25/09/2026

The Diocese of Bùi Chu will celebrate the inauguration and consecration of its new cathedral on Friday, September 25, 2026. The Mass is scheduled to begin at 9:00 a.m.

The diocese decided to rebuild the cathedral after the original structure, built in 1885 under Bishop Venceslao Onate Thuận, suffered severe deterioration from harsh northern weather. Despite renovations in 1974 and 2000, the diocese determined the old building could no longer be repaired. Following consultations with priests and prayer, the bishop decided to reconstruct the cathedral.

Construction began with woodworking on October 7, 2018, and the demolition of the old structure took place on July 16, 2020. The project was completed through the contributions of people within and outside the diocese.