This summer, the US-China Catholic Association conference will be held July 31 through August 2 at the University of St. Thomas in Houston. Centered around the theme “Nourishing Trust and Friendship: Following the Way of Christ,” this conference — spanning three days — will bring together international scholars, faith leaders, students, and many community members. We invite you to share our latest conference promotion video with your friends, family, and colleagues: ---------

by Dr. Benjamin T. OuYang, Executive Director of the US-China Catholic Association Inside the Shrine of Sheshan Last Sunday, May 24, was a special day for three reasons. It happened to be Pentecost and the universal Day of Prayer for the Church in China. It was also the feast of Mary, Help of Christians, on the Catholic calendar. What a glorious combination of these three occasions that match together perfectly! For Chinese Catholics, the Shrine of Our Lady of Sheshan near Sh

Have you registered yet for the USCCA's upcoming 30th Biennial Conference, scheduled for July 31–August 2 at the University of St. Thomas in Houston? Our Early Bird discount will only remain open until May 1 at midnight (any time zone) — register today to save! Over the years, more than thirty missionary societies and religious orders have cultivated the gifts of greater dialogue and understanding among Catholics in China and in the Western hemisphere. Our latest YouTube vide

We are looking forward to July 31–August 2, when our 30th Biennial Conference will take place at the University of St. Thomas in Houston, TX. In fact, we are so excited to see you that we have extended the deadline for our Early Bird discount to May 1, 2026! We invite you to act today by registering as an attendee of our upcoming Biennial Conference. Even if you cannot join us for the Conference, we hope that you consider how you might support our mission by donating to hel

We are glad to share that the Catholic Campus Ministry Association (CCMA) has opened registration for the third session in their free webinar series on the topic of "Welcoming Chinese International Students." The third webinar, scheduled for 7PM–8PM on April 14, 2026, will focus on "Forming Student Leaders to Accompany Chinese International Students with Care, Sensitivity, and Confidence." We invite you to learn more and register on the CCMA website. For more opportunities to

In partnership with ChinaSource and the China Academic Consortium, the US-China Catholic Association co-hosts free public lectures through the Speaker Series. We are thrilled to announce two upcoming free public lectures in the coming weeks! On March 20, via Zoom, retired US Government China specialist Gregory J. Nedved will share his perspective on "Clash of Civilizations: China, the United States, and Religion (Catholicism)." Mr. Nedved retired in 2024 from his role as a hi

The US-China Catholic Association is thrilled to announce that registration is now open to the public for attendance at our 30th Biennial Conference. Scheduled for July 31–August 2, 2026, at the University of St. Thomas in Houston, TX, this conference will place special emphasis on the theme of "Nourishing Trust and Friendship: Following the Way of Christ." This conference is sure to be an unforgettable opportunity to build bridges of friendship among lay and religious broth

On February 21, the US-China Catholic Association Book Circle will discuss Terri McNichol's article, "Leadership lessons from landscape painting East and West: Cultivating a spiritual eco-imagination." A long-time Book Circle participant, Terri is an award-winning artist, a Chinese art historian, and president of Ren Associates — a consulting firm dedicated to the creative re-imagining of business education. Her article is available to Book Circle participants along with a se

On January 31, the US-China Catholic Association Book Circle will discuss Terri McNichol's article, "Re-attuning to Nature's Rhythms: The Chinese Art of Being, Relating, Acting." A long-time Book Circle participant, Terri is an award-winning artist, a Chinese art historian, and president of Ren Associates — a consulting firm dedicated to the creative re-imagining of business education. Her article is available to Book Circle participants along with a separate document of the

We are glad to share that Board Chair Peter Tan and Executive Director Dr. Benjamin T. OuYang are organizing a group tour of China scheduled for April 17–27, 2026! For a fraction of the typical rate for such a trip, the tour will be visiting five beautiful Chinese cities rich with history, culture, and faith. We invite you to learn more by downloading the brochure for details on the daily itinerary, registration process, and other important information. This tour's registrati

We are excited to announce a keynote speaker for the USCCA's upcoming 2026 USCCA Conference! Fr. Thomas Betz, OFM Cap., will be presenting on the topic of "Nourishing Trust and Friendship: Chinese Catholics in America Following the Way of Christ." We invite you to read more on the 2026 Conference Keynote Speakers webpage. We will be accepting submissions from prospective conference presenters until February 15, 2026. Registration will be open for conference attendees on the d

On December 13, 2025, the US-China Catholic Association will discuss the section entitled "Water and Wine: Chinese Ethics and the Christian Faith" (pp. 173–197) in John C. H. Wu's Chinese Humanism and Christian Spirituality. Image from Angelico Press In preparation for the discussion, participants are invited to consider the following discussion prompt from Book Circle facilitator Dr. Kathy Stout: We will read the final chapter of John Wu's book, "Water and Wine: Chinese Ethi

For our upcoming 30th USCCA International Conference, we are calling for you to share your work on promoting friendship, dialogue, and peace between people in China and the USA in your role as intellectuals, community leaders, members of religious organizations, and workers of nonprofit agencies. The deadline for submissions is February 15, 2026. At our last conference, hosted in 2024 at DePaul University, over 130 participants from lay and religious backgrounds learned from

We are glad to share that Dr. Brent Fulton, founder of ChinaSource, will be delivering a free public lecture on November 15 entitled "Continuity and Change in China's Religious Policy." Brent Fulton is the founder of ChinaSource, an international organization that serves as a trusted partner and platform for educating the global church on critical issues facing the church and ministries in China, and for connecting Christians inside and outside China to advance the kingdom of

On November 8, 2025, the US-China Catholic Association will 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. Image from Angelico Press In preparation for the discussion, Book Circle participants are invited to reflect upon the following discussion prompts, kindly provided by Book Circle facilitator Dr. Kathy Stout: 1) John Wu presents a series of

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 to c

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

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 navigate

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

Would you like to learn about the Church in China through an in-person visit to historical sites and living communities? Our next Study Tour will be held October 11–23, 2025, in mainland China; you may click here to view the itinerary for this upcoming October 2025 Study Tour. This Study Tour's agenda includes such destinations as Beijing North Cathedral, Chengde Imperial Summer Resort, and Shenyang Forbidden City. If you are able to join us for this trip, please click here t