“A symphony of prayers,” echoed from the Nha Tho Giao Xu Chau Nam. It was 1955. A small group of families, 183 to be exact, arrived in southern Vietnam. They carried with them the traditions of their home parish, Bui Chu. They settled on a fertile 20-hectare plot in Hoc Mon. This marked the humble beginnings of Nha Tho Giao Xu Chau Nam. Their first church structures were simple, made of rudimentary materials like bamboo and thatch. The community, initially around 1,000 parishioners, quickly grew to 4,000 by the following year. Father Đaminh Ta Hoa, the first priest, recognizing the burgeoning congregation, initiated the construction of a more substantial church. This church, modeled after the Saigon Notre Dame Cathedral, covered 550 square meters. It featured a multitude of colors and was built with bricks, mortar, timber, and oil-sealed wooden frames. The roof was initially constructed with Fibro cement sheets. Later, the thatched walls were replaced with more permanent brick and mortar, upgrading the structure. Nha Tho Giao Xu Chau Nam’s growth continued. In 1965, a 25-meter high bell tower, made of V100 steel, was erected. It continues to call parishioners to prayer today. As the community expanded, so did the need for a place for its members to gather and learn. The original church building eventually became dilapidated and dangerous. However, through community fundraising and donations, a new church was built. The cornerstone was laid on October 19, 1997, blessed by Bishop Aloisia Pham Van Nam. The new Nha Tho Giao Xu Chau Nam was inaugurated on October 3, 1998, under the leadership of Archbishop J.B. Pham Minh Man. This modern structure boasted all the necessary amenities and was built on the original foundation. The steel-frame structure measured 35m x 22m, totaling 770 square meters. It retained the iconic 25-meter bell tower. Further enhancements to Nha Tho Giao Xu Chau Nam included a new parish house built in 2001 and the refurbishment of the church grounds. The church today stands as a testament to the resilience and devotion of its parishioners. It continues to serve as a beacon of faith and community in Hoc Mon, Ho Chi Minh City.
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