Does Beijing really want bishops appointed by the pope?

Gianni Valente, (once?) my friend, writes again in 30 Giorni (30 Days) about the Church in China. I admire his interest, for this Church so dear to us, and his zeal in bringing it to the attention of his readers. I am sorry to say, however, that I cannot agree with the way he sees things in that very complex situation. (Cardinal Joseph Zen Ze-kiun, Hong Kong)

Northern refugee returns home as bishop

Dominican Father Paul Nguyen Thai Hop, who fled his native Vinh to go to the south as a refugee over 50 years ago, has returned home as the new bishop of Vietnam’s most populous diocese.

Quetta’s first bishop looks to the future

Bishop Victor Gnanapragasam was ordained on July 16 as the first bishop of the Apostolic Vicariate of Quetta in Balochistan province. (Ayyaz Gulzar, ucanews.com)

The cook has been made a Bishop!

In June of 1969 … (Bishop Francisco Claver, SJ) was living in a small community with several other Jesuits studying at Colorado. They used to take turns cooking. One evening, when it was his turn, he carried the food to the supper table where the others were seated and said: “Did you hear the news?” When they asked what it was, he announced: “Your cook has been made a bishop!”

Covering Bishop Francisco Claver

Preparations for Bishop Francisco Claver’s funeral yesterday bring back fond memories of a Church journalist’s “mentor” and friend. (Nj Viehland, ucanews.com)

Farmer bishop wants to ’sow’ the Gospel

A newly ordained Filipino bishop who comes from a farming family says he wants to boost priestly vocations and address the needs of priests who “sow” the Gospel. (Roy Lagarde, ucanews.com)

Video - From refugee to bishop

A Salt + Light Television/H20 News feature about Bishop Vincent Nguyen, 43, who was ordained in Toronto in January this year. Bishop Nguyen’s story has attracted much attention, especially given that he had arrived from Vietnam by boat at the age of 16.

Belgian bishop resigns over abuse admissions

Two Belgian priests say that they had reported abuse allegations relating to Bruges Bishop Roger Vangheluwe who has resigned after admitting sexual abuse of a boy.

Youth activities must focus on faith formation: bishop

Two-year-old Sandakan diocese has reached a milestone in its youth apostolate with the recent official commissioning of youth leaders by their bishop. (UCA News)

Thailand’s retiring bishop reflects on diocese’s development

Redemptorist Bishop George Yod Phimphisan, 77, is set to step down Feb. 6 after heading Udon Thani diocese for almost 35 years. (UCA News)

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