Rosa Mystica of America's Church Accomplishments

Accomplishments: Churches

Church #1: Assumption of the Virgin Mary
while under construction

Cape Town, St. Raphael Church Renovation

Church #2: St. Raphael Church

Church #3: St. Francis Xavier - interior view

Church #4: St. Theresa Church

Church #5: St. Joseph Church

Church #6: Image Not Available

Church #7: St. Joseph Church Bell Tower

Church #1

Assumption of The Virgin Mary Church
Nha Trang Diocese, Vietnam
Rev. Andrew Hue Nguyen, Pastor
The parishioners of this community had a small chapel over 45 years old, poorly constructed without doors or windows.
The M.A.N. Foundation assisted in the construction of their new church, which is capable of seating 2,000 people.
- Dedicated To St. Therese of Lisieux
- Completed By M.A.N. Foundation: June 22, 2000
Plaques:
In Memory of: John T. Harrington (7/22/1927 to 5/14/1988)
In Memory of: Donald P. Harrington (3/24/1944 to 12/1/1951)

Church #2

St. Raphael Church Renovation
Cape Town Diocese, South Africa
Rev. Nhlahla Nkosi & Sr. Pat Hanvey, IBVM
The Catholics in this impoverished area attended Mass in a church constructed from an old shipping container.
The M.A.N. Foundation provided funds to refurbish the church, improving the facility for these needy people.
- Dedicated To St. Therese of Lisieux
- Completed By M.A.N. Foundation: October 1999

Church #3

St. Francis Xavier Church
Ninh Hoa Parish, Nha Trang Diocese, Vietnam
Rev. Joseph Binh-An Nguyen, Pastor
Fr. Joseph wrote to the M.A.N. Foundation requesting financial assistance to replace the poorly constructed mud and straw church then being used by 430 parishioners.
The M.A.N. Foundation responded by building a church suitable to celebrate the religious activities of the people of the area who exist on farming.
- Dedicated To St. Therese of Lisieux
- Completed By M.A.N. Foundation: December 3, 2001
Plaques:
Statue of Blessed Mother dedicated to: Ann & John O'Gorman & Family
Dedicated In Memory of: Nora O'Gorman (6/29/1906 to 9/11/1994)
Timothy O'Gorman (5/16/1905 6/11/1975)

Church #4

St. Theresa Church
Da Trang Parish, Nha Trang Diocese, Vietnam
Rev. Joseph Lang Tran, Pastor
Fr. Lang Tran appealed to the M.A.N. Foundation to construct a new church to replace their poorly constructed chapel, now leaking and threatening collapse, to facilitate the needs of his 500 parishioners.
- Dedicated To St. Therese of Lisieux
- Completed By M.A.N. Foundation: December 15, 2001
Plaques:
Dedicated To Memory of: Mary Filser Lohr (2/15/1896 11/19/1998)
Statue of the Blessed Mother: dedicated to Catholic Women's Union
Statue of St. Joseph: dedicated to American Mothers of USA

Church #5

St. Joseph Church
Hanh Tri Parish, Nha Trang Diocese, Vietnam
Rev. Joseph Quy Vo
This parish has more than 3,000 parishioners. Their poorly constructed chapel, over 30 years old, held only 200 parishioners. The remaining parishioners were forced to attend Mass outside the building. M.A.N. completed the construction of the new church, accommodating all.
- Dedicated To St. Therese of Lisieux
- Completed By M.A.N. Foundation: March 19, 2001
Plaque:
Dedicated to the Memory of:
Martha Von Zwehl (8/22/1902 8/4/1995)
Vincent Von Zwehl (4/23/1902 6/9/1992)
Donated by: Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Von Zwehl & Family
Mr. & Mrs. Vincent Von Zwehl & Family

Church #6

Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Church
Ru Dat Parish, Vinh Diocese, Vietnam
Rev. Peter Phuc Chinh Tran, Pastor
This new building, presently under construction, will replace the tiny church, which is now eroding from the tropical climate and presently able to accommodate only one-half of the parishioners. These people live only on their own agriculture, which often fails through natural disasters. M.A.N. Foundation is contributing to the construction of their new and larger church.
- Dedicated To St. Therese of Lisieux
- Completed By M.A.N. Foundation: under construction
Plaques:
Statue of Blessed Mother Dedicated In Memory of:
James Ryan, Sr. and James Ryan, Jr.
Statue of St. Theresa donated by:
Mr. & Mrs. Ronnie Marcink
In Loving Memory of:
Connie Capotosto and Nina Marcink
In Church: Christopher and Abbey Von Zwehl

Church #7

St. Joseph Church Bell Tower
Phuoc An Parish, Phan Thiet Diocese, South Vietnam
Rev. Peter Huong Ho, Pastor
This church, already constructed, was badly in need of a bell tower to summon the farmers and field workers, as well as their families, to daily Mass and other church activities. A permit was given, but unless it was used before the date intended, another permit would have to be applied for with no guarantee of receiving it. The M.A.N. Foundation received the plea of Fr. Huong Ho and built the Bell Tower through the generosity of its members.
- Dedicated To St. Therese of Lisieux
- Completed By M.A.N. Foundation: February 1, 2001
Plaque:
"When the Bell Rings, Pray for the Souls in Purgatory"
Donated by: M.A.N. Foundation

Church # 8: Vietnamese Martyrs Church

Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Church

Church # 9:
Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary

Church #10: Mother of Perpetual Help

Church #11: Holy Family Church
Photo not available

Church #12: St. Therese of Lisieux

Church #8

Vietnamese Martyrs Church
Nha Trang Diocese, South Vietnam
Rev. Peter Ba-Ninh Tran, Pastor
This area of Vietnam is exceptionally poor; the people work in sugar cane and rice fields. Their chapel, too small and eroding badly, was being used for only 200 parishioners at one time. A new church, under construction and in need of assistance for completion, was made known to the M.A.N. Foundation through the request of Fr. Ba-Ninh. This new church now accommodates 2,500 parishioners.
- Dedicated To St. Therese of Lisieux
- Completed By M.A.N. Foundation: August 1, 2001
- Plaque:
Dedicated to the Memory of: Elise Claus Filser, April 23 1871- August 8 1953
Donated by: Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Von Zwehl & Family
Mr. & Mrs. Vincent Von Zwehl & Family

Church #9

Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Church
Thach Nham Parish, Da Nang Diocese, North Vietnam
Rev. Joseph Thong Nguyen, Pastor
This 1883 Church was refurbished by the M.A.N. Foundation in 2001. Previously able to hold only 130 families, it now accommodates 600 parishioners.
- Completed By M.A.N. Foundation: June 15, 2001
- Dedicated To St. Therese of Lisieux
Plaque:
Dedicated to the Memory of: St. Theresa the Little Flower
Donated by: Huy Bui, Member of the M.A.N. Foundation

Church #10

Mother of Perpetual Help Church
Phuoc An Parish, Nha Trang Diocese, Vietnam
Rev. Joseph Phuc-Tinh Truong, Pastor
Fr. Phuc-Tinh appealed to the M.A.N. Foundation to help him to complete his new Church, already under construction. He had run out of funds and was unable to afford doors, windows or pavement leading to the Church itself. The M.A.N. Foundation, through the generosity of its members, was able to help complete the construction.
- Dedicated To St. Therese of Lisieux
- Completed By M.A.N. Foundation: April 15, 2001
Plaque:
Dedicated to: St. Theresa of the Child Jesus and of the Holy Face
What matters in life is "Not great deeds, but great love"
Donated by: Mrs. Pauline Halikias & Family, Riverhead, New York

Church #11

Holy Family Church
Dat Set Parish, Nha Trang Diocese, Khanh Hoa, Vietnam
Rev. John Co Nguyen, Pastor
This structure, originally a house, was repaired in 1994 and used as a church. The house was "low, hot and narrow" and unable to accommodate more than a few parishioners at a time. Fr. John Co Nguyen appealed for assistance to tear down this structure and construct a new church. The M.A.N. Foundation answered his appeal and is now assisting in the construction.
Under construction By M.A.N. Foundation, funds supplied by Iona College, New Rochelle, NY
- Dedicated to St. Therese of Lisieux
Plaque:
Dedicated to Iona College Alumni who Died on 9/11
Thomas W. Hohlweck '74 Joseph P. Kellett '96
Michael A. Lepore '84 Laura M. Longing '94
Michael F. Lynch ,94 Francis N. McGuinn '83
Dennis P. McHugh '90 Michael E. McHugh '95
Robert McPadden '99 Diana J. O'Connor '86
Joseph R. Riverso '91 Edward Ryan '81
Joseph Spor '88 Sean P. Tallon '96
Joanna Vidal '96
Statue of St. Joseph dedicated to Brother Liguori, Iona College
Statue of Blessed Mother dedicated to Lucille, Edward & Deborah Hitzel
Statue of St. Theresa dedicated to the M.A.N. Foundation

Church #12

St. Therese of Lisieux Roman Catholic Church
Montauk, N.Y.
Donation to the building fund for the construction of a new Church. The existing Church was unsafe and services were being held in the school auditorium.

Church Land

Fr. Francis Truong Buu Diep, Vietnamese martyr

St. Theresa Church
Da Trang Parish
Nha Trang Diocese, Vietnam
Rev. Joseph Thi Nguyen, Pastor

Additional land in front of the church was purchased for the purpose of building a religious school through the funds obtained from donations to the memory of Fr. Francis Truong Buu Diep, Vietnamese martyr.

- Purchased by M.A.N. Foundation, May 2002
- Dedicated to the memory of Fr. Francis Truong Buu Diep, Martyr

CHURCH GROUNDS

St. Theresa Church
Khuc Treo Parish
Can Tho Diocese, Vietnam
Rev. John Trinh Tran, Pastor

Fr. Francis Truong Buu Diep built this Church in 1941.
Church parking lot and landscaping donated by M.A.N. Foundation.

- Dedicated to St. Therese of Lisieux
- Completed By M.A.N. Foundation through the generosity of Cursillo Organization, San Jose, CA

Plaque:
Dedicated to Memory of Fr. Francis Truong Buu Diep
With love from the Cursillo Organization

Additional Work Accomplished

St. Theresa Statue
St. Francis Church, Tac Say Parish,
Can Tho Diocese Vietnam

This is an active parish with a deep devotion to St. Theresa. In 1999, the M.A.N. Foundation provided a grotto and statue of St. Theresa to be placed outside the church near the tomb of Fr. Francis Truong Buu Diep for the prayerful intercession of St. Theresa to Our Lord. Many wonderful happenings have taken place at this site.

Rosa Mystica Chapel, Vietnam
Thailand Border
Completed in 2004

Church in Wavangah, India
Completed in 2004
Dedicated to Monsignor Mario Costa, Pastor, St. Paul the Apostle Church, Brookville.