The Catholic religion is recognised by the Vietnamese government, and the number of Catholics in Vietnam is reportedly increasing, with estimates of between 6 and 8 million. In addition, in recent years Vietnam and the Vatican have made steps towards re-establishing diplomatic relations. However, this is not the whole picture for Catholics in Vietnam. Violations against Catholic communities 2012-2014 included destruction of sacred symbols, gravestones and church property, physical attacks on clergy and lay people attending mass, disruption of religious services, harassment, and discrimination in the distribution of services and utilities. Like other religious organisations, Catholic churches and organisations are subject to restrictions on the appointment of personnel, the use of educational facilities, interaction with overseas co-religionists, and other activities. Catholics are also at the forefront of the struggle for land rights, not only for Catholic communities whose land and property was confiscated in connection with, or before, the Communist takeover, but also for farmers whose land has been sold to developers in corrupt dealings.
Thien An Monastery, Hue
Letter from Commission on Justice and Peace, Germany (10-16-2020)
Video about violent attacks on monks and priests (09-12-2020)
Con Dau Parish (07-23-2019)
Loc Hung Vegetables Garden (01-31-19)
Expropriation of property of Catholic communities (01-17-2019)
Hồ Sơ Hội Cờ Đỏ (04-25-18)
BPSOS Report on Red Flag Associations (03-27-18)
– Appendix 1: Government and Red Flag Association assaulting Song Ngoc Parish (02-19-18)
– Appendix 2: Red Flag Association assaulting Ke Gai Parish (02-19-18)
Assault on Catholic communities in Vinh Diocese – Summary (02-21-18)
Dong Yen Parish vs. Formosa Steel Plant (12-05-2016)
Incident report at Kontum (08-18-15) (Vietnamese)
Catholicism – Summary Notes (07-30-14)
Statement of Rev Phan Van Loi for Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission Hearing – Mar 2014
Status of Religious Freedom in Vietnam: Statement of Rev Nguyen Van Khai — October 16, 2011
My Yen Incident
Intimidation and violence against Catholics 2012-2013
Report on Violations of Religious Freedom in Nghe An 2011-2013
What One Should Know About the Issue Involving the Redemptorists’ Land and Property in Thai Ha Parish, Ha Noi
Con Dau Parish Report to the UN Special Rapporteur on Freedom of Religion
Vietnam’s Repression of the Catholic Church from 2009 through 2013 — for UPR Vietnam Jan 2014
Dak Jak Parish in Diocese of Kontum – incident report
Bishop Oanh’s letter to the Catholic faithful; Thu GM Oanh
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