Last night I visited the new St. Joseph Pre-Seminary for the diocese. It is located less than a mile from the cathedral. There is one new main building and the rest have been rebuilt or refurbished. The corridors are long and cool in the hot sun, and, as you can see, the vistas are amazing. This fall the first class of students will begin studying and living here. Pre-seminary study includes philosophy (both Western and Asian), Latin, English, and theology. The students study here in preparation for their test to enter the major seminary in Ha Noi. 
After being driven to the grounds by Quan and given a tour by the director, Fr. Khue, I had dinner with Fr. Khue, Monsignor Kha (Latin teacher), and Fr. An (spiritual director). The dinner was fantastic and included a Vietnamese version of beef stew prepared especially for me by the good sisters. It was a beautiful evening to dine with the light breeze coming through the refectory and good company all around.
.jpg)
