How large is the Vietnamese community in the parish?
You know, I don't know that. I am not very good at estimating numbers. I can say it is a vibrant community with a significant number. We have a catechism class which is in Vietnamese. Also at our annual Oktoberfest we have a booth with Vietnamese food. At Lunar New Year Monsignor greeted the Vietnamese in Vietnamese saying something like, May you have a happy new year. And you'll see a lady or two wear the nice Vietnamese gown for a special occasion. So the presence is there.
What an uncharitable bunch of posts, folks. I am a parishioner. I would be willing to answer any questions you have. Please, no calumny!
It's only 'calumny' if the statements are *false*.
Yes, I understand. I personally know Monsignor, and most of the comments thus far were based on ignorance, a lack of charity, and some downright lies, like he is out for money. Absolutely terrible! What a complete lack of respect, or even common decency. Monsignors been giving his whole life to tradition for over twenty years now, and treated like dirt by most of the Church, and here are "trads" doing the same, just from the opposite extreme. It was pretty shameful and surprising when out of dungs and giggles I googled Monsignor, and out spits this thread. Definitely some calumny, also come detraction, and what even seems like a bit of sour grapes. So I offered to give someone informed answers who wanted the truth, good or bad, from a charitable perspective.