On October 18, 2025, the US-China Catholic Association Book Circle gathered to discuss the section entitled "Technology and Christian Culture: An Oriental View" (p. 147–157) in John C. H. Wu's Chinese Humanism and Christian Spirituality . More than fifteen participants gathered for this virtual discussion of Eastern and Western approaches to technology and humanism. Image from Angelico Press Writing more than 60 years ago, Wu observed distinct approaches to technology in East

With the approaching holiday season come opportunities for gift-giving. Have you considered the gift of an artist's perspective of the life of the Church in China? Such is Lu Nan's On the Road , a book of photographs documenting the lives of Chinese Christians from over 100 churches. Photo from Ignatius Press On the Road is now available for purchase from Ignatius Press . We invite you—our supporters—to use the discount code USCCAOnTheRoad20 for a 20% discount on your purcha

About a month ago, Dr. Benjamin T. OuYang—in partnership with the Board of Directors—published the US-China Catholic Association's Annual Appeal letter for 2025 . In that letter, Dr. OuYang introduced himself as the USCCA's new Executive Director and outlined some of our upcoming opportunities to get involved, such as the Book Circle and 30th International Conference . Dr. OuYang (pictured below) also invited our community of supporters to contribute financially to the missi

Upon reading Pope Leo XIV's recent exhortation, 'Dilexit te,' we are reminded of the importance of the corporal works of mercy as a ministry of the global Church: feeding the hungry, giving drink to the thirsty, clothing the naked, sheltering the homeless, visiting the sick, visiting the imprisoned, and burying the dead. To learn about how the Church in China helps make social services such as these available to the people of God, we invite you to watch these videos on the to

The next USCCA Book Circle discussion will be held virtually on October 18, 2025, at 6 AM PT / 7 AM MT / 8 AM CT / 9 AM ET / 9 PM China Standard Time. We will be discussing the section entitled "Technology and Christian Culture: An Oriental View" (p. 147–157) in John C. H. Wu's Chinese Humanism and Christian Spirituality , which is currently available from Angelico Press  at 15% off with the discount code wu15 . Image from Angelico Press Book Circle participants are invited t

The Hospital Sisters of St. Francis, women who have dedicated their lives to Jesus and to the Church, have extended an invitation to celebrate the 100th anniversary of St. Joseph's Hospital. This hospital, a Franciscan mission, was established in 1925 in Jinan, a city in China's Shandong province. Photo from the Hospital Sisters Archives In the image above, we invite you to meet the original group of Sisters who served at this Franciscan mission in China. Standing in the back

From the bottom of our hearts, US-China Catholic Association wishes you a joyous Mid-Autumn Festival! A Chinese holiday also known as the Moon Festival or Mooncake Festival, the Mid-Autumn Festival presents an opportunity to celebrate the harvest season. Lanterns and mooncakes are a couple of the traditional symbols of this seasonal celebration. Today is also the birthday of Venerable Matteo Ricci (1552–1610), founder of Catholic missions in China. We invite you to read about

by Fr. John Li, priest from a northern diocese in China Xia Pi Village in Fu'an (福安) City was home to Chen Zidong (陈子东), who later became known as ‘China's First Virgin Flower’. At the age of 12, her parents betrothed her to the Zhao family in Xitian Village, Fu'an City. However, influenced by her Catholic mother, Chen was baptized as a child and vowed virginity. At 18, she formally pledged her virginity to God. However, her fiancé insisted on the engagement and even imprison

Have you read the Call for Submissions for the upcoming 30th USCCA International Conference ? The conference will be held at the University of St. Thomas in Houston, Texas, on July 31–August 2, 2026. The theme of our upcoming conference will be "Nourishing Trust and Friendship: Following the Way of Christ." As Catholic theologian and USCCA board member Dr. Kathy Stout (pictured above) noted during a presentation at our 29th conference (held in August 2024), the study of Chine

by Tom McGuire, M.Div., M.R.E., USCCA Director Emeritus In early September, Fr. James Martin, S.J., interviewed Cardinal Stephen Chow, S.J., on his popular Spiritual Life Podcast. The interview was like two brothers sharing experiences. Fr. Jim asked questions, and Cardinal Stephen responded from his personal experiences, from his Chinese heritage and his Jesuit spirituality. Cardinal Stephen Chow, S.J. One theme in the interview that especially caught my attention was how Ca

Today is the Feast Day of St. Vincent de Paul (pictured in image), founder of the Congregation of the Mission (also called the "Vincentians"). St. Vincent died in 1660; less than 40 years later, Vincentian missionaries began their ministry in China. Today, the USCCA appreciates the leadership and gifts of two Vincentian members of the USCCA Board: Rev. Joseph Lin, CM, Ph.D. and Rev. Hugh O'Donnell, CM, Ph.D. To learn more about St. Vincent de Paul, we invite you to read the a

On September 20, 2025, the US-China Catholic Association Book Circle gathered to discuss John C. H. Wu's meditations on St. Thérèse of Lisieux. This virtual discussion focused on the sections of Wu's Chinese Humanism and Christian Spirituality entitled "Thérèse and Céline" (pp. 127–141) and "The Science of Love" (pp. 203–226). Image from Angelico Press More than ten participants gathered virtually to reflect on Thérèse's exemplary faith, as well as the wisdom in her "Scienc

Earlier this month (September 11) was the Feast Day of St. John Gabriel Perboyre, C.M. (pictured in image). John Gabriel, a Vincentian missionary to China, served as a missionary in his home country of France prior to his ministry in China. In the midst of international conflict and political antagonism toward missionaries, John Gabriel was detained in 1839 and subjected to harsh treatment leading up to his death in 1840. We invite you to read more about St. John Gabriel Perb

Pope Leo XIV recently established a new diocese in China: the diocese of Zhangjiakou. Zhangjiakou (pictured below) is a city in China's Hebei Province. The creation of this new diocese coincides with the suppression of the nearby dioceses of Xuanhua and Xiwanzi; much of the territory of those two previous dioceses will now be included in the diocese of Zhangjiakou. The new Bishop of Zhangjiakou is Father Wang Zhengui, who has previously ministered in both Xuanhua and Xiwanzi.

Since its founding by missionary societies in 1989, the US-China Catholic Association (USCCA) has worked through friendship and dialogue to build bridges of peace between the people of US and the people of China. As you read the  2025 Annual Appeal Letter  from our new Executive Director, Dr. Benjamin T. OuYang, we invite you to consider the ways in which supporters like you have made our mission possible over the years.  Our mission remains as urgent as ever, and the USCCA c

We are glad to announce that the Call for Submissions has been released for the US-China Catholic Association's 30th Biennial Conference, to be held July 31–August 2, 2026, at the University of St. Thomas in Houston, Texas. The theme of the 30th Biennial Conference will be "Nourishing Trust and Friendship: Following the Way of Christ." We invite you to read the full Call for Submissions at the conference page . To view videos from our last conference, we invite you to navig

On a day such as this—September 11—it is important to remember the value of friendship, peace, and dialogue among neighbors around the world. Through international virtual Book Circle Discussions, biennial Conferences, and other programs, the USCCA aims to build bridges across differing perspectives, cultivating mutual respect in the midst of differing voices. In the USCCA's Book Circle discussions, attendees from around the world come to discuss history, Chinese culture, the

Today, Pope Leo XIV canonizes two young saints, Blessed Carlo Acutis (pictured in portrait) and Blessed Giorgio Frassati, underlining the gifts that young people can share with the global Church through a life of faith. Catholic News Agency has published an article outlining how you can watch the canonization , as well as an article introducing the saints and their life stories . These saints remind us of the importance of outreach to and with young people; such outreach is a

by Margaret Smetana, USCCA Board Member On the weekend of August 17, 1,258 miles from Chicago—where US-China Catholic Association (USCCA) board members Fr. Ed Griswold, Fr. Hugh O'Donnell, and Tom McGuire recently gave USCCA Mission Appeals—Rev. Rob Carbonneau, CP joined Fr. Cyprian Tatah Ferdzefer to concelebrate Mass at Our Lady of the Eucharist Parish, serving the communities of Lincoln, Howland, and Danforth, Maine. Though the congregations at St. Mary of Lourdes and St.

In his prayer intention for August 2025, Pope Leo XIV called for mutual coexistence among neighbors around the world: Let us pray that societies where coexistence seems more difficult might not succumb to the temptation of confrontation for ethnic, political, religious or ideological reasons. Jesus, Lord of our history, faithful companion, and living presence, You who never tire of coming to meet us, here we are, in need of your peace. We live in times of fear and division. S