Friends in Christ. As we observe the Solemnity of Mary with the beginning of a new year, let us pray for the grace which might enable us to recognize and act in accordance with God's will. As Mary walked by faith in bearing the Savior, may we strive to walk by faith into a year of peace, reconciliation, and global dialogue. May we continue to draw inspiration from the Holy Mother in her cherishing care for God's promises. Blessings, All of us at the USCCA

Friends in Christ: As 2023 concludes, we are thankful. As 2024 begins, let us be inspired. We pray for the Catholic Church in China; we pray for the people of the world. As we ring in the new year, we hope you'll support the mission of the USCCA by making a tax-deductible donation before midnight, 31 December 2023. Happy New Year and the Peace of Jesus Christ to all. With appreciation, Peter Tan, Chair Richard Madsen, Vice-Chair Anne Tsui, Secretary Deacon Doug Lovejoy And al

Hope in Christ’s Love, the prayer at Christmas Mass by Tom McGuire, USCCA Board of Directors A friend from Beijing sent me this story of a young Catholic couple in their 20s. They’re just married and face the challenge of the unexpected illness of a parent. They reflect on God, who becomes human to dwell among us because of God's love for us. In the example of God’s love, they seek to find a way to endure the pains of their future life. The Husband asks, “How do we, as husban

Friends in Christ: May the Holy Family teach us love and understanding through the mystery of the Incarnation! This painting, entitled "Nativity" (circa 1940s), was painted by Chinese artist Luke Chen (1902-1967). He painted traditional Catholic images in a traditional Chinese style. "Nativity" was presented as a gift to Passionist Cuthbert O'Gara, (1886-1968), missionary to China and Bishop of Yuanling, Hunan, China (1934-1968). The Passionist China Collection has kindly gra

December 20, 2023 Friends in Christ: Advent is a season of anticipation. Gazing upon an Advent wreath reminds us to prepare the way of the Lord in unique ways. This Advent, we can join together by paying special attention to Christmas decorations and displays with religious images. This 1920s photo from the Passionist China Collection shows St. Augustine Church in Chenzhou, (present day Yuanling), Hunan, China. We invite you to join with the US-China Catholic Association to r

Inspired by the Gospel, the mission of the US-China Catholic Association is to build bridges of friendship and dialogue between the people of China and the United States by offering educational, service, and cultural programs in support of the Church and the larger society. USCCA 2024 CONFERENCE ANNOUNCEMENT AND CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS 29 th  Biennial Conference and 35 th  Anniversary of the USCCA August 2 to 4, 2024 DePaul University, Chicago, USA Conference theme: “Our Hope is

USCCA BOOK CIRCLE: A WORD OF WELCOME The USCCA Book Circle began three years ago to create an opportunity for members and affiliates of the USCCA and interested friends and neighbors to deepen their knowledge of the culture, wisdom, history, and spirituality of China and share experiences and love of the Chinese people. A leadership group, which welcomes recommendations from the group, chooses the book or relevant article(s) for discussion and sharing. The discussion on Zoo

USCCA Parish Mission Appeals: Continuing the United States-China Friendship of Faith July 28, 2019, Mission Appeal talk at St Therese Church in Mooresville, North Carolina. —A quote from the talk: John Wu, a well-known Chinese Catholic lawyer and author, captured the core of the USCCA Mission: “...there is no other way of loving God than by loving.” Love—as Christ loved Compassionately Serve—as Christ served Mercifully Forgive—as Christ forgave Willing to suffer—as Christ

In the spirit of “Communion, Participation, Mission,” the theme of the Synod, I was delighted to learn that Pope Francis invited two Bishops from Mainland China to join the October Synod in Rome. What a visible symbol of unity and a concrete witness of the universality of our Church! The Spirit continues to work wonders. Bishop Yao, one of the two Bishops attending the Synod, was interviewed on his experience of the Synod on Synodality. I knew Bishop Yao when I was in the Sem

November 2023 Dear Friend, A very special Thanksgiving. Greetings from the USCCA! We bring you and your families our sincerest wishes for a happy, healthy, and blessed Thanksgiving! May the Lord bring you joy and peace as we prepare to begin the season of Advent. The USCCA is thankful for you and your steadfast support of the USCCA over the years. As we begin this Advent season and prepare for Thanksgiving, the Board of Directors of the USCCA reflects upon the 35 years since

Chiaretto Yan and Simeiqi He both would answer the question affirmatively. They also envision Chinese and U.S. Catholics engaging with one another to find ways to care for our common home, the earth. They both take great encouragement from Pope Francis' efforts and Chinese wisdom to see ourselves as part of nature in our work to discover a ‘healthy ecology” I invite readers to reflect on Chiaretto Yan’s, “My Chinese Dream” and this article, “Is Ecological Civilization Our Co

"The world risks exploding today if it does not find ways of dialogue." My Chinese Dream Bridging East and West: Hope, Challenges, and Opportunities By Kin Sheung Chiaretto Yan ~ an introduction by Tom McGuire, USCCA Board Member Chiaretto Yan is a Lay Catholic theologian and a seminary professor in China. He recently published a book in English, My Chinese Dream , Bridging East and West-Hopes, Challenges and Opportunities”, Claret, Publishing Group, 2023. I was happy to help

By Theologian & Missiologist BRAD VAUGHN, Ph.D. (formerly “Jackson Wu”) As part of our ongoing joint lecture series with China Source and the China Academic Consortium , we will be co-hosting the autumn lecture on Saturday, November 11. Dr. Brad Vaughn (formerly known as Jackson Wu) will present the lecture, entitled “Salvation in a Chinese Context.” Brad Vaughn holds a Ph.D. from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary and is the theologian in residence with Global Tra

Mission Sunday, October 22, 2023 by Tom McGuire, a USCCA Board member In the dark loneliness of political tension between China and the United States, where is joy? Matteo Ricci, the 16th-century Jesuit missionary in China, wrote, “A world without friends is a world without joy.” Something to ponder in light of our USCCA mission of building bridges of friendship and dialogue with the people of China. The USCCA initiated a Chinese and America Ministry of Friendship at four

We come to you now to ask for your support of our 2023 Annual Appeal. We pray that you will stand by us. All donations, however large or small, are most welcomed and appreciated. ​ Your interest in and your spiritual and financial support for the USCCA will keep us moving forward! ​ We're also very pleased to introduce you to new board leadership including Peter Tan (our new Board Chair) and two new Board members, Carolyn Woo and Herb Quinde. Through the generosity of your su

“Spreading the Gospel: Christian Posters in Early 20th Century China,” a presentation by Professor Daryl Ireland, was given at Wheaton College in Wheaton, Illinois, on Wednesday evening, April 26. Dr. Ireland is a Research Assistant Professor of Mission at Boston University’s School of Theology. Between 1919 and 1949, posters were the most common Christian visual imagery in China. They were printed by the millions and hung in tea rooms, on city walls, and on temple gates. Po

On Tuesday, April 4, 2023, the Most Reverend Joseph SHEN Bin was installed as Bishop of Shanghai. Bishop Shen had been serving as the bishop of the Diocese of Haimen, located in Nantong, Jiangsu Province, not far from Shanghai. He was ordained bishop on April 21, 2010, at which time he both received the mandate of the Holy See and was recognized by the government. His predecessor as Bishop of Haimen, Msgr. Matthew YU Chengcai, had not been recognized by Rome. In 2013, Bishop

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The US-China Catholic Association is proud make available Chinese-and-English Bibles that Chinese Catholics throughout the country worked so hard to typeset and publish. These beautiful volumes have Chinese in one column and English in a parallel column. They are available in both traditional Chinese and simplified Chinese text. The Chinese text in these volumes is taken from the Sigao version of the Bible, first published in the 1960s. While written in contemporary speech, t

When outsiders think of religion in China, they tend to focus on persecution--for example Muslims in Xinjiang or Christians in many big Chinese cities. While that is true for some faiths, China is also in the midst of a religious boom, which the government is trying to use to further its grip on power. That includes rebuilding ancient temples, subsidizing pilgrimages to holy mountains, and endorsing Confucian philosophers. But can authoritarianism and religious life coexist?