The most important room (next to the bishop's, of course) is that of Joseph (Thien, on the left) and Huy. It is the command center for all of the activities at Phat Diem. They are both pre-seminarians who live at the bishop's house.
Here we find Joseph hard at work getting the paperwork done. Everyone who visits must be reported to the government, and it is Joseph's job to keep track of the details.
Here is Tony working diligently to answer the voluminous emails he receives. Not a day goes by when the Vatican doesn't need an opinion on canon law or S.I. is trying to decide on the color for the new performing arts wing. It is Tony's devotion to correspondence that keeps the church alive and growing in the world.
This room is also the hub of social activities for the young students. they love to drop in and just chat with the pre-seminarians. And, hey, who is that handsome guy in the gray shirt? The one being pointed to?
It is difficult to find anyone not smiling when music is involved. The kids were singing and laughing so hard it was difficult to keep a straight face.
Elephant (Tony decided to call him what his name literally means) and Huy sing. Elephant is a choral conducting major at the Ha Noi Conservatory and quite a talented singer and guitarist. He can take any song and immediately make up an accompaniment. Huy is the romantic singer who regularly impresses the women with his passionate renditions of old standards.
