by Dr. Chiaretto Yan To mark the Day of Prayer for the Church in China (May 24, feast of Our Lady of Sheshan), Pope Leo delivered a televised message: “We unite our prayers with Chinese Catholics, as a sign of our affection for them, and of their communion with the universal Church and the Successor of Peter.” A beautiful expression of reciprocal love and communion. Over the weekend, 320 Chinese Catholics gathered at Sacred Heart Parish in Padua, Italy, for the 17th annual ro

We at the USCCA are glad to announce the release of our 2025 Annual Report, highlighting some of our last year's accomplishments and aspirations as we carry them forward into 2026. We invite you to read the latest Annual Report. We hope that you find our Annual Report informative and edifying as we work together toward dialogue, peace, and friendship. For in-person opportunities to learn about theology, history, and the life of the Church in China, we invite you to register t

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

by Dr. Benjamin T. OuYang, Executive Director of the USCCA My Dear Friends in Christ, I hope and pray that you had a wonderful Thanksgiving and are enjoying a Spirit-filled Advent season. Personally, this Advent, I am reflecting on how I can better prepare my heart to be more obedient to the Lord’s will. God is definitely working on me. We are now less than three weeks away from completing our annual appeal, and I’m grateful to share a special blessing with you. We have four

Today, the USCCA honors the memory of Bishop Julius Jia Zhiguo of Zhengding, Hebei Province, China. Bishop Jia served in underground ministry for decades prior to the signing of the Provisional Agreement between the Holy See and the People's Republic of China. At 90 years old, he died on October 29, 2025, and was buried in his home village of Wuqiu, Jinzhou, Hebei Province, China. Photo from Agenzia Fides (license: CC-BY-4.0) For more opportunities to learn about the life of

In news from the Church in China, a new Auxiliary Bishop of Shanghai was consecrated on October 15, 2025. Rev. Ignatius Wu Jianlin, who has served the church in pastoral and administrative roles since his 1997 ordination, was appointed by Pope Leo XIV on August 11, 2025. Shanghai, China As Vatican News reports, Bishop Jianlin's ordination was approved "within the framework of the Provisional Agreement between the Holy See and the People’s Republic of China. We invite you to r

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

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

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.

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 d

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

In a recent post on the Beijinger website, author Katherine Zhang dives into the history of four churches in Beijing. In the article, entitled "Tracing the History of Four Beijing Churches," Zhang provides readers with brief histories of St. Joseph's Church, Church of the Saviour, Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, and Church of Our Lady of Mount Carmel. We invite you to read her article in The Beijinger. ---------------------- The USCCA is a 501(c)3 tax-exempt organizat

The US-China Catholic Association (USCCA) recognizes Cardinal Blase Cupich's leadership and his support in building bridges of friendship and dialogue, particularly between Chinese and American communities. We congratulate Cardinal Cupich on the 50th anniversary of his priestly ordination, which was recognized during a celebratory Mass on August 16. The Archbishop's anniversary was highlighted in such media channels as CBS News, ABC 7 Eyewitness News, and Chicago's WGN 9. We

As recounted in a recent Catholic News Agency report, Pope Leo XIV recently said that "A pilgrimage has a vital part to play in our life of faith for it removes us from our homes and our daily routines and gives us time and space to encounter God more deeply." Have you ever experienced a deepening of faith as a result of travel or pilgrimage? Did it help you understand and connect with friends in the global Church? ---------------------- The USCCA is a 501(c)3 tax-exempt orga

It is with heavy hearts and deep sorrow that we share the news of the passing of Ms. Martha Chan, who recently suffered a sudden stroke and is now resting in the peace of Christ. Martha was the Founder and CEO of Educational Resources and Referrals China (ERRChina), a role she carried with vision and dedication for the past 39 years. Motivated by her profound love for the Chinese people, she established ERRChina to foster understanding and build bridges through education, sch

On June 11, 2025, Joseph Lin Yuntuan was appointed Auxiliary Bishop of the Diocese of Fuzhou, China. On behalf of the entire USCCA family, congratulations, Bishop Lin Yuntuan on your appointment to the Archdiocese of Fuzhou. May your leadership be inspired by the Holy Spirit to promote faith, hope and love for the better good of your faithful. Our prayers are with you and your archdiocese. City of Fuzhou, China ---------------------- The USCCA is a 501(c)3 tax-exempt organiz

Did you know that today is Trinity Sunday? The Most Holy Trinity is a perfect example of friendship and dialogue. As you reflect on the Trinity on this day, we invite you to read Pope Francis' words on the Trinity from June 7, 2020: The Trinity is therefore Love, wholly at the service of the world, which He wishes to save and re-create. And today, thinking of God the Father, Son and Holy Spirit, we think of God’s love! ... Dear brothers and sisters, today’s Feast Day invites

Since 1999, the flagship journal of ChinaSource has published deep insights pertaining to Christianity in China and the global church. Did you know that past issues are accessible on the ChinaSource website? image fom ChinaSource As indicated in a recent announcement from ChinaSource, the name of this journal changed in March from ChinaSource Quarterly to ChinaSource Journal. To read more about the history, present and future of ChinaSource Journal, we invite you to read Andr

On May 18, 2025, the USCCA joined Catholics around the world in celebrating the inauguration of Pope Leo XIV in the Vatican. As Vatican News reports, "The Pope upheld the missionary spirit" in his homily: This is the missionary spirit that must animate us; not closing ourselves off in our small groups, nor feeling superior to the world. We are called to offer God’s love to everyone, in order to achieve that unity which does not cancel out differences but values the personal h