FIDES Agency reported that Hankco Wuhan, Francis Koy Chengki, dedicated to May 10 Church of Christ in the city of Xiaojan: “The 33 -meter bell tower from the new church is similar to the mark that helps us direct the aspiration towards the kingdom of heaven.” On the same day, the bishop of Taiwan, Paul Meng Ningoy, devoted another church in Josay: “Thanks to the company and communication, I visited a society full of life.”
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The openings of the new churches in the People’s Republic of China are a specific sign of perseverance that Chinese societies have shown on the path of faith that continues in the different circumstances of the story. Chinese bishops, priests and believers are convinced. This was mentioned by the agency Vicatat Who knows that the bishop of Hanco Wuhan, Francesco Koy Chengki, devoted the Church of Christ the king in the city of Xiaogan, in the Chinese province of Hobai, on May 10; On the same day, the bishop of Taiwan, Paul Meng Ningoy, devoted another church in Josay.
Christo Rey Church in Xiaogan
Mons said: “The 33rd bell Tower of the Church is similar to a sign that helps us to transform our eyes towards the kingdom of heaven, and also reminds us of the urgency of throwing Christian roots in the fertile earth of Chinese culture, to show our faith through the testimony of Christian life.” Cui Qingqi, Francisccan Friar of the minor Friars, during his sermon devoting the new church designated for Christ the King in the city of Xiaogan.
“Place of prayer and the source of grace”
Thirty of the priests of the priests participated as those in charge of the official Mass for consecration, along with a thousand Leiti, men and women, from the local Catholic society. Representatives of the local civil authorities were also present at the Mass, and the new church complex includes straight and a center for pastoral activities. The church occupies 525 square meters and can include more than 500 loyal. The bishop said – “The place of prayer and the source of grace.” With the bell tower, the House of God also becomes a reference point for urban architecture, estimated to be known throughout the province.
The new churches are “a sign of perseverance showed by Chinese Catholic societies.”
A new temple of love in Jozai
Also on May 10, with the joy of choosing Pope Liu XIII, in the diocese of Taiwan, Shanchi Province, Josai community, small but proud of his long Christian history – VIDS- The new church designated for the Chinese lady also opened, given the employer party held on May 13.
Mons. Paul Meng Ningoy linked the history of the small rural society, praising the pastoral and missionary enthusiasm of the priest and diocese. They have faced opportunities and emergency situations, which always walk side by side. It is true that they deal with the aging of the parish. But thanks to the company and the Gulf of society, which also includes migrant workers, I visited a blessed and complete society. The secular introduction encouraged to be “engines” in ecclesiastical society, and urged them to participate in the direction of prayer and in managing the parish activities. Finally, everyone protested with the help of Jesus and the Virgin Mary to the path of growth and martyrdom called the entire ecclesiastical society.
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