The following articles are news and information on the life of the Church in the mainland and Hong Kong as reported by various online media. For further reading of each article, follow the respective link
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The Franciscan Superior Recalls Importance
of Inculturation in China
of Inculturation in China
When the Franciscans can count a significant group of native Chinese among there number, a goal of the order will have been achieved and the Church will have a working model of inculturation.
This was one of the reflections made by Father José Rodríguez Carballo, superior-general of the Franciscans, at a study day last week in Rome. The superior of the Friars Minor observed that Chinese society is going through "a historic period of transition toward ever greater collaboration with the Western world, especially in the economic realm."This transition, Father José Carballo suggested, has a particular manifestation in young people: "The youth seem empty of values, and among the most sensitive, there is the search for a new spirituality that can give meaning to their lives".
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Over 2,000 faithful attend reopening
Twelve children were baptized during the solemn celebration of the reopening of the Parish of Qi Bao dedicated to the Assumption of Mary, in the Diocese of Shang Hai, after the restoration work which has lasted a year. According to information received by Fides, over 2,000 faithful attended the solemn Mass celebrated on January 9, presided by the Diocesan Vicar, Msgr. Ai Zu Zhang, and concelebrated by 26 priests, assisted by 5 deacons. Twenty religious were also present. The Vicar, along with the pastor, gave books and sweets to the families of the newly baptized children.
of Parish in Qi Bao, Shang Hai
Twelve children were baptized during the solemn celebration of the reopening of the Parish of Qi Bao dedicated to the Assumption of Mary, in the Diocese of Shang Hai, after the restoration work which has lasted a year. According to information received by Fides, over 2,000 faithful attended the solemn Mass celebrated on January 9, presided by the Diocesan Vicar, Msgr. Ai Zu Zhang, and concelebrated by 26 priests, assisted by 5 deacons. Twenty religious were also present. The Vicar, along with the pastor, gave books and sweets to the families of the newly baptized children.The parish of Qi Bao, dedicated to the Assumption of Mary, is one of the oldest churches in the Diocese of Shang Hai and is also home to the first place that accepted Christianity.
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Retired Bishop Raymond Wang Chonglin of Zhaoxian in Hebei province, died aged 88 early this morning [Feb. 2], the Feast of Presentation of the Lord. The Vatican-approved prelate, who died of a cerebral hemorrhage, previously appeared in good health.
The former underground bishop was famous for established the Liming (dawn) Family orphanage in 1988 after a struggle with local authorities. It is one of the earliest Church-run orphanages in mainland China since religious activities were allowed in late 1970s and cares for 138 orphans, mostly with physical or mental disabilities. They are looked after by nuns or adopted by Catholic families.
Orphanage pioneer bishop dies aged 88
Retired Bishop Raymond Wang Chonglin of Zhaoxian in Hebei province, died aged 88 early this morning [Feb. 2], the Feast of Presentation of the Lord. The Vatican-approved prelate, who died of a cerebral hemorrhage, previously appeared in good health.
The former underground bishop was famous for established the Liming (dawn) Family orphanage in 1988 after a struggle with local authorities. It is one of the earliest Church-run orphanages in mainland China since religious activities were allowed in late 1970s and cares for 138 orphans, mostly with physical or mental disabilities. They are looked after by nuns or adopted by Catholic families.
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