China, Christianity, and the

Dialogue of Civilizations

28th International Conference of

the US-China Catholic Association

Co-sponsored by the Departments of Sociology, History, Political Science, and Modern Languages, and the Center for Global Engagement of Santa Clara University.

August 6-8, 2021, Santa Clara University

Program Overview

FRIDAY EVENING
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Opening Keynote

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Reception to Follow

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*Friday’s Events are Free and Open to the Public Upon Registration (Required for Planning)

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SATURDAY

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Keynote: Ian Johnson (張彦), Pulitzer-prize Winning Journalist

Academic Panels

Keynote: Lu Nan (吕楠), Acclaimed Photographer

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Bi-lingual Vigil Mass Celebrated Together

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Ricci Award Banquet

SUNDAY

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Morning Keynote: Archbishop Savio Hon, SDB (韓大輝), Nuncio of the Holy See to Greece

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Invited Presenter: Chiaretto Yan (甄健湘), Author, International Speaker

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Pastoral & Practical Sessions

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Closing Plenary Discussion: Visions for Serving China and the Gospel in Today’s Circumstances

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register before july 1 to receive:
access to on-campus housing at a reduced rate
a 25% discount on registration fee
 

keynote speakers

archbishop savio hon, SDB (韓댕輝) 
Nuncio of the Holy See to Greece

Ian Johnson
(張珞) 
Journalist, Author, Professor
 

Lu Nan
(吕楠) 
Internationally Acclaimed Photographer
 

Kin Sheung Chiaretto Yan (甄健湘) 
Author, International Speaker

Ricci Award Banquet

Brent Fulton

ChinaSource

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Joann Pittman

ChinaSource

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This year the USCCA is proud to honor Brent Fulton and Joann Pittman of ChinaSource as co-recipients of the China Association’s Matteo Ricci Award for Service of God and China.

The Matteo Ricci Award Banquet may be booked separately from the conference.

Enjoy a preview of what Peter Phan, a professor for the Department of Theology and Religious Studies at Georgetown University, will discuss during the panel: The Sino-Vatican Accord in Historical and Comparative Perspective