Trương Bửu Diệp

Francis Xavier Truong Buu Diep (Vietnamese: Cha Phanxicô Trương Bửu Diệp or Cha Diệp, January 1, 1897 - March 12, 1946) was a Vietnamese Catholic priest who served the people of Bạc Liêu Province.[1]

In this Vietnamese name, the surname is Trương, but is often simplified to Truong in English-language text. In accordance with Vietnamese custom, this person should be referred to by the given name, Diệp.
Servant of God
Trương Bửu Diệp
Statue at Tắc Sậy Church
Born(1897-01-01)1 January 1897
An Giang Province, French Indochina
Died12 March 1946(1946-03-12) (aged 49)

History

Born on January 1, 1897 in An Giang Province, Diep was ordained in 1924 after completing his studies at Phnom Penh Major Seminary in Cambodia.[2]

Upon his return to Vietnam, Diep taught at a local seminary and served as a pastor of Tac Say parish for 16 years.[3] He also founded many parishes in Cambodia and Vietnam.[4]

He was arrested and killed by the Việt Minh on March 12, 1946 at the age of 49. According to believers, his remains were lost until he appeared in a vision and disclosed the location, and at least two posthumous miracles are attributed to him.

Canonization

In 2012, investigation was made to prepare for the canonization of Father Diep.[5]

On October 31, 2014, the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith issued a nihil obstat statement approving the process for Father Diep's canonization.[6]

Memorial

On March 12, 2016, Can Tho Diocese held the 70th anniversary of Father Diep's death. The event was attended by a large number of bishops - including Archbishop of Can Tho Diocese, Stêphanô Tri Bửu Thiên; Bishop of Da Lat Diocese, Antôn Vũ Huy Chương; Archbishop of My Tho Diocese, Phêrô Nguyễn Văn Khảm; and Archbishop of My Tho Diocese, Giuse Châu Ngọc Tri.[7]

Legacy

Referred to as Father Diep, he is venerated by devotees and even non-Christians in the Mekong Delta. His shrine in Bạc Liêu is a pilgrimage destination. Some report that they were healed after praying for his intercession and visiting his shrine.

Although Catholic, because of his supposed supernatural powers, he is also worshipped by people of folk religions, sometimes alongside non-Christian indigenous Vietnamese divinities.

References
  1. "Open Letter". Retrieved Feb 13, 2019.
  2. Vu, J. B. "Devotion to Fr.Diep, Martyred Priest in Vietnam - Asia & Pacific - International - News". Catholic Online. Retrieved Feb 13, 2019.
  3. "people flock to tomb of vietnamese priest". ucanews.com. Retrieved Feb 13, 2019.
  4. "ASIAN JOURNAL a San Diego original. The 1st Asian Journal in Ca,USA. A Filipino American weekly. Online | Digital | Print Editions". asianjournalusa.com. Retrieved Feb 13, 2019.
  5. Source: Văn phòng Cáo Thỉnh Viên vụ án phong thánh cha Phanxicô Xaviê Trương Bửu Diệp chính thức lên tiếng. Read more here: .
  6. "Vatican chấp thuận việc tiến hành hồ sơ tuyên thánh cho cha Trương Bửu Diệp". VietCatholic. December 5, 2014.
  7. THÁNH LỄ KHAI MẠC GIỖ LẦN THỨ 70 CHA F.X. TRƯƠNG BỬU DIỆP


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