Report written by Bob McGinty, Conference Rapporteur I didn’t know what to expect when I first met Bishop Paul Junmin Pei, of the Diocese of Liaoning Province China. Everyone calls him Bishop Pei (“pay”). All I knew is that he had been born in China to Catholic parents and studied both in China and at a seminary near Philadelphia. He also held the title “Archbishop of Shenyang,” a city of 9 million in Liaoning, in Northeast China. Nine million may seem like a lot of people to

Emeritus Director Father Rob Carbonneau, C.P., Ph.D. proclaimed the mission of the USCCA at St. Vianney Parish, 140-10 34th Ave, Flushing, Queens, New York on August 17-18, 2024. This is part of the Mission Cooperative Plan, whereby archdioceses and dioceses across the United States welcome USCCA representatives to preach, reflect, and educate those faithful in the pews. St. John Vianney is staffed by members of the Little Brothers of St. John the Baptist (CSJB). Famed missio

On Friday, August 2, 2024, in the Student Center of DePaul University's Lincoln Park Campus, USCCA Emeritus Director Anthony E. Clark delivered the 29th USCCA International Conference's Opening Keynote on the topic of "Keeping the Hill Green: China’s Hopeful Catholic Future." We are glad to share the video of this presentation below, which has also been made public on our YouTube channel : Anthony E. Clark 柯學斌 is the Edward B. Lindaman Endowed Chair at Whitworth University, t

Learning about perspectives different from our own is an indispensable part of building bridges of friendship; as Fratelli Tutti  reminds us, "The effort to seek God with a sincere heart...helps us recognize one another as traveling companions, truly brothers and sisters." In light of this, we at the USCCA are glad to share these occasions for dialogue between the Church and Eastern spiritual traditions: In a report on Sr. Xiaoping Guo's USCCA Conference presentation , confer

by Tom McGuire During the USCCA Conference 29, many questions were raised. Answers were given in immediate responses, as was expected. Further reflection brings to mind other ways to answer questions asked. I was intrigued by this question asked by a participant: How might an ethics of "Our Hope is in Christ" inform and shape our thinking about business ethics and social service outreach? This profound question was answered in the context of hope in Christ. Afterwards I wonde

Report by Shirley Wang, Conference Rapporteur In this panel session, Sr. Xiaoping Guo, Fr. Jeremiah Li, and Fr. Joseph Yu Yan presented on several local Church communities in China. Their combined messages portrayed hope for both Church leadership and laity participation. This reflection is a special dive into the lives of the Tibetan Catholic community presented by Sr. Guo. Qinghai-Tibet Plateau (青藏高原), a beautiful and harsh landscape in West China, has enchanted many travel

Earlier this month, the USCCA laid the groundwork for bridges of friendship and understanding at our 29th International Conference, where over 135 scholars and practitioners from lay and religious backgrounds learned from each other about theology, history, and the life of the Church in China. Conference attendees traveled from the US, mainland China, Hong Kong, Singapore, Taiwan, Italy, and Canada. Even if you were unable to attend this year's conference, we invite you to sh

Last weekend, the USCCA hosted our 29th International Conference and celebrated 35 years of the USCCA at the Ricci Awards Banquet. The Maryknoll Missionary Disciples have kindly shared a video montage of the conference  via their Instagram page; you may view the video at the Maryknoll Missionary Disciples Instagram page  to view more scenes from the conference. Conference participants contributed to an upbuilding atmosphere as we discussed the life of the Church in China and

Preliminary Conference Responses By Tom McGuire, Emeritus Board Member To all participants in the USCCA 29th International Conference, 2-4 August 2024, The Theme: Our Hope is in Christ, I want to thank you for creating an event of encounter. I observed people listening to one another in conversation and open to engagement with passion, with the mission of building bridges of friendship and dialogue among the people of China and the U.S. The celebration of the Eucharist on Sat

THE DIALOGUE by Tom McGuire, USCCA Board member Participants met this weekend, 2-4 August 2024, at the USCCA 29th International Conference hosted in Chicago at DePaul University (Lincoln Park Campus). Hope in Christ filled the air. There was palpable joy throughout the weekend, especially in the many intimate conversations that filled the time between keynote talks and panel presentations. “Dialogue thrives on friendship, and most especially on service. All this we must remem

"One of the celebrated ways to foster interculturality is through "bridge-building", ... Sunday, 4 August 2024 Welcome Speech, Cardinal Stephen Chow, S.J., Catholic Diocese of Hong Kong "The US China Catholic Association (USCCA) celebrates your 35th anniversary milestone. If Father Matteo Ricci is an important role model of USCCA, the basis of your association must be 'friendship.' A friendship that is characterized by understanding, respect, acceptance, and finding God in th

5:00 pm vigil 3 August 2024, Saturday Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time St. Vincent de Paul Roman Catholic Church, Chicago Cardinal Blase Cupich, Archdiocese of Chicago, presider of Mass Hymn in Procession "Joyful, joyful, we adore you. God of glory, Lord of love .." St. Vincent de Paul Parish and the Congregation of the Mission are honored to welcome the US-China Catholic Association as they celebrate their 29th International Conference at DePaul University (Lincoln Park Ca

Theme: Social Service Outreach in China 3 August, 2024, Saturday 2:45 pm - 4:15 pm Parallel Session 3a Speaker 1: Dr. Georges Enderle, University of Notre Dame Title: "Supporting Business Ethics in China and the United States" Speaker 2: Dr. Brent Fulton and Andrea Lee, ChinaSource, USA Title: "God is on the Move: Observations and Reflections on Protestant Christianity in Post-Covid China" Chair: Tom McGuire, USCCA Emeritus Director Photo Credit: Gerald Doyle, Interim Chief A

"Understanding China's Catholic Past and Present Realities as a Foundation for Future USCCA Relationships" 3 August 2024, Saturday 2:45 - 4:15 pm Parallel Session 3b Speaker 1: Dr. Anthony E. Clark, Whitworth University & USCCA Emeritus Director Speaker 2: Dr. Xiaoxin Wu, Ricci Institute Boston College Chair and Speaker 3: Fr. Rob Carbonneau, CP, Ricci Institute Boston College & Emeritus Director Photo credit: Gerald Doyle, Interim Chief Administrative Officer A meditation th

29th International Conference 35th Anniversary of the U.S.-China Catholic Association 2-4 August 2024 DePaul University, Lincoln Park Campus Chicago, IL photo; Gerald Doyle, Interim Chief Administrative Officer, USSCA "We hope to come away from our conversations and dialogues with a new way to build bridges of friendship and dialogue with Catholics in China as a witness to the oneness we share in Christ, who is our hope. We invite everyone -- near and far -- to join us in pra

~ an observation by Gerald Doyle, Interim Chief Administrative Officer, USCCA Maryknoll’s Orbis Books marks a half century of publishing a world of books that matter The USCCA's 29th International Conference is well underway on this Saturday, 3 August 2024. We are delighted to be joined in this gathering of friendship, dialogue, peace and HOPE by more than 130 participants from across the US, Europe, East Africa, China, and Taiwan. Over the next several days, we will be shari

Our Hope is in Christ We are glad to announce that the 29th USCCA International Conference will commence tomorrow, August 2, 2024, at DePaul University's Lincoln Park campus! We are thrilled to spend August 2–4 meeting new friends, celebrating 35 years of the USCCA, and learning more about the life of the church in China.  You can find a preview of what's to come in the latest  conference program . If you'd like to join us, it's not too late to   register as an attendee . Eve

The 29th USCCA International Conference is only a week away! We are glad to share our final conference program , a PDF document outlining conference activities, news from the USCCA, and even information about the next USCCA International Conference. The 29th USCCA International Conference will be held at DePaul University's Lincoln Park campus on August 2–4, 2024. It is still not too late to register as an attendee ! Even if you are unable to attend this year's conference,

Mission to Give Witness Tom McGuire, USCCA Board member We will soon gather at the USCCA 29th International Conference from Friday to Sunday, 2-4 August 2024, to reflect on insights leading to friendship and dialogue between people living in secular societies in China and the U.S. The theme of our gathering is Our Hope is in Christ, a choice Christians make while living in secular societies. As missionary disciples, we are sent out to proclaim the Good News of Jesus Christ to

Have you registered yet as an attendee of  29th USCCA International Conference ? This week, we would like to introduce you to more of the panelists and session chairs who will be there at DePaul University's Lincoln Park campus on August 2–4, 2024: Fr. Lance P. Nadeau, M.M.  was elected Superior General of the Maryknoll Fathers and Brothers in July 2021.  Prior to his election, Fr. Nadeau served as Maryknoll missioner in Tanzania, Egypt, and Kenya.  He was the Regional Superi