Today is the Feast Day of St. Paul Liu Hanzo. Born in 1778, Liu tended sheep before he was ordained as a priest; he later worked and posed as a merchant by day in order to administer the sacraments under cover of night. We invite you to read more about St. Paul Liu Hanzo on the Asia Harvest website. ---------------------- The USCCA is a 501(c)3 tax-exempt organization. Your donations are tax-deductible to the maximum extent allowed by law. The success of our work depends upon

by Daniel Lindbergh Lang During the Jubilee Year of Hope, 2025, I reflected on returning to the States after an extended time serving in Asia. I returned to America last summer from Asia, where I had remained for three years of service and sojourn. The call to mission remains, however. As Pope Leo XIV reminded us last fall, missionary life continues in our daily lives. In my present role, I am a graduate student in international relations among civil servants and aspirant dip

On January 31, 2026, the US-Catholic China Association Book Circle discussed Terri McNichol's article, "Re-attuning to Nature's Rhythms: The Chinese Art of Being, Relating, Acting." "Autumn Colors on the Qiao and Hua Mountains," Zhao Mengfu, ca. 1276 Terri, a prior Book Circle participant as well as art historian and founder of Ren Associates, led our discussion with an informative and insightful exploration of painting's connection with the natural world, especially as it ha

by Sister Niu Life is enriched by “movement” "Life lies in movement". Life becomes a stagnant backwater without movement. For a time, I stepped out of my familiar routine, setting aside the busy demands of hospital work to participate in a month-long study exchange organized by Leuven Verbiest Foundation in Belgium. Although it was only a short-term program, it opened new perspectives in my life and brought about a profound inner transformation. When I received the superior's

by Fr. Joseph Ruan of Holy Rosary Church, Staten Island, New York From August 25–29, 2025, Chinese-speaking Catholic priests serving across the United States gathered in Chicago for five days of fraternity, reflection, pastoral sharing, and spiritual renewal. Hosted generously by the Congregation of the Mission (CM), the gathering strengthened the bonds among priests, offered space for honest conversation and learning, and opened new horizons for future collaboration in servi

On November 8, 2025, the US-China Catholic Association Book Circle gathered to discuss the section entitled "Christianity: The Only Synthesis Really Possible Between East and West" (pp. 159–172) in John C. H. Wu's Chinese Humanism and Christian Spirituality. More than a dozen participants gathered for this virtual discussion of some of the biggest ideas in world history. Image from Angelico Press Participants discussed Wu's perspective of Christianity as a bridge between the

Today is the Feast Day of St. Peter Wu Guosheng (sometimes translated as "Peter Ou"), a Chinese hotel owner who remained faithful to the Gospel in his life and in his death. As Catholic News Agency reports, He was one of the first to convert to Christianity after missionaries arrived in his area, and he took the name Peter at his baptism. He enthusiastically preached Christianity to anyone who came by...He was sentenced to death for refusing to apostatize by stepping on a cru

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. As Fr. Joseph Jianmin Bai remarked at our 29th conference (held in August 2024), faith and reason are complementary in the search for truth: In the mystery of the Incarnation, the Word of God does not replace or diminish human reason. He is fully God and, at the same time, a fully

By Dr. Michel Chambon, cultural anthropologist, theologian, and Catholic minister In a small city in northern Fujian, where I’ve been studying Christian communities for more than a decade, the main church — once a Methodist mission — is home to a large association of elderly folks. Every Thursday morning, more than 200 retirees gather in the church for a time of fellowship and prayer. Despite their fragile health and modest means, these seniors love coming together — to sing,

Today is the Feast Day of Saints Simon and Jude, Apostles, also known as Simon the Zealot and Thaddeus (respectively). Contemporaries of Jesus, these apostles spread the Gospel in Persia and the surrounding area, making them two of the earliest Christian missionaries in Asia. As EWTN reports, "These guardians of hope and zeal take on an even greater significance as we approach the Jubilee 2025." We invite you to learn more in their video on Saints Simon and Jude, Apostles: In

October 19 and October 20 marked celebrations of the Feast Day of St. Paul of the Cross, the founder of the religious order known as the Congregation of the Passion (also known as the Passionists, abbreviated as "CP"). As the University of Notre Dame's FaithND reports, When he was 26 years old, Paul experienced a vision during prayer in which he heard God calling him to establish a new religious community dedicated to Jesus’ passion. In the vision, he saw himself clothed in t

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 Easte

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 purchase.

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 mission

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

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 Chines

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 "Science