I am pleased to announce that Cardinal O’Malley has appointed Fr. Huan Dominic Ngo as the new Parochial Vicar of St. Mary of the Assumption Parish. Fr. Dominic was born in Vietnam and his family came to the United States when he was six years old. He grew up in East Boston and attended Boston Latin School. He graduated from Providence College and later studied at St. John’s Seminary. He was ordained in 2016 and has served in the Lynn Catholic Collaborative of Sacred Heart-St. Mary Parishes. When asked what were some of the factors that led to his decision to enter the seminary and discern the question of a vocation to the priesthood? He responded:
“I was blessed to grow up with a good and solid foundation, namely, family and parish community, where the faith was not only taught but was also practiced daily. It was something like the rich young man in the Scriptures, the questions of holiness and happiness dawned on me. It comes down to a twofold question: how can I love God with my whole heart, mind, and strength, and love my neighbor as myself? This question requires a response.”
Fr. Dominic will begin his assignment with us on June 1st. I ask each of you to please keep him in your prayers in these weeks leading up to his arrival. I know that he will be an excellent addition to our parish family.
Welcome Fr. Dominic!