Tac Say Church

Tac Say Church is a prominent Roman Catholic pilgrimage church located in Tan Phong Commune, Gia Rai Town, Bac Lieu, within Ca Mau Province in Vietnam's Mekong Delta. Dedicated to Father Francis Xavier Truong Buu Diep, who served the parish from 1930 until his death in 1946, it attracts large numbers of Catholic and non-Catholic visitors. The current large church complex, rebuilt in 2010, features modern architecture and the priest's tomb.

Visitors can expect a large, modern Catholic church complex set along National Highway 1A surrounded by open grounds. The site includes the main church building with contemporary architecture, the tomb of Father Truong Buu Diep located within the church grounds, prayer halls, statues, and shaded courtyard areas. The atmosphere is that of an active pilgrimage center with pilgrims praying, lighting candles, and attending Mass. Souvenir and food stalls line the approach road.

The church is associated with Father Francis Xavier Truong Buu Diep (1897-1946), who served as parish priest of Tac Say from March 1930 until his death in 1946 during a period of unrest. He is venerated by many Catholics for his service to the local community. The original church was modest; the current large church complex was constructed and inaugurated in 2010 to accommodate growing numbers of pilgrims visiting his tomb.

Tac Say Church is one of the most important Catholic pilgrimage sites in southern Vietnam, visited by both Catholics and non-Catholics who come to pray at the tomb of Father Diep. It serves as a center for religious devotion, community gatherings and annual commemorations, reflecting the Catholic heritage of the Mekong Delta region.