HONG KONG (SE): Deacon Francis Xavier Nguyen Van Truyen of the Xuan Loc, Vietnam, passed away peacefully on October 9. His funeral was held at 5:00am this morning, October 13, in his hometown.
Born in Xuan Loc, Deacon Nguyen joined a Dominican seminary at the age of 14, later joining the Diocese of Xuan Loc and completing his theological training. After transferring to the Diocese of Ho Chi Minh City in 1999, he engaged in catechism.
He came to Hong Kong in 2006 where he undertook pastoral internships at St. Peter’s Church in Lok Fu and St. Jude’s Church in North Point. After receiving his ordination to the diaconate in July 2009, he continued serving at St. Jude’s Church.
He returned to his hometown of Xuan Loc in 2010.
Please pray for the repose of Deacon Nguyen. May the Lord may grant him peace and eternal happiness in Heaven.
