My Father The Cardinal Francis Xavier Nguyen Van Thuan As He Was In My Life (Happiness Tribulation And Hope)

A brief history of Cardinal F X Nguyen Van Thuan
* Born at Phu Cam, Hue, Viet Nam: April 17, 1928
* Studied at An Ninh Minor Seminary and Kim Long Major Seminary, Hue: 1931-1953
* Ordination to the Priesthood at Hue: June 11, 1953
* Studied in Rome and awarded Doctor of Canon Law: 1956-1959
* Rector of Hoan Thien Minor Semitary, Hue: 1959-1967
* Vicar General of hue Archdiocese: 1962-1967
* Episcopal Ordination at Hue: June 24, 1967
* Bishop of Nha Trang, Viet Nam: July 10,1967 - April 23, 1975
* Coadjutor Archbishop of Saigon: April 23, 1975 - November 24, 1994
* Vice President of Pontifical Council for justice and Peace: November 24, 1994 - June 24, 1998
* President of Pontifical Council for Justice and Peace: June 24, 1998 - September 16, 2002
* Rest in Eternal Peace: September 16,2002.