Scholarly Panels
Contributions from academics drawing on the method and resources of their respective disciplines.
Panels / topics proposed to date:
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Sino-Vatican Relations in Historical Perspective
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Sociological Perspectives on Christianity
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The Sinicisation of Religion in China Today
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Environmental Issues and the Faith Communities of China
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suggestions for panels and topics
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suggestions concerning speakers (including yourself)
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submission of brief abstracts
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other suggestions or feedback
Note: Panel organizers (only) will have conference registration fees waived in appreciation for their service to the gathering.
Presentations and
workshops
Discussion forums and practical advice from people involved in the life of the Church in China and in the Chinese diaspora.
Practical workshops and presentations requested to date:
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Faith and the Current Generation
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Social Services: Making a Contribution in China Society
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The American University Context
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Relations among Christians and China
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Paths to Discipleship
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Religion in the City
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suggestions for workshops or presentations
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suggestions concerning speakers (including yourself)
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other suggestions or feedback
Note: Presenters will have their conference registration fees waived in appreciation for their service to the gathering.
OUr 28th international conference was a huge success!
Approximately 220 people (100 in-person and 120 online) participated in the US-China Catholic Association’s 28th International Conference entitled, “China, Christianity, and the Dialogue of Civilizations,” August 6-8, 2021, at Santa Clara University in Santa Clara, California. Keynote speakers and panelists reflected on the ways that Christianity and Chinese culture have engaged one another, as well as on the issues of the day.
The three day event included five keynote speakers
Various topics were discussed during the keynote addresses, ranging in topics from the Protestant Church in China today, religious policy in China, the work of renowned Chinese photographer Lu Nan, the drama of the Church in China, issues Chinese youth face, and more.
THE Ricci Award Banquet
The US-China Catholic Association gives the Matteo Ricci Award for Service of God and China to persons who exemplify Matteo Ricci’s devotion to friendship across cultures, living faith, and service to the people of China.
This year the USCCA was proud to honor Brent Fulton and Joann Pittman of ChinaSource as co-recipients of the Matteo Ricci Award for Service of God and China.
Participants of the banquet were privileged to enjoy music provided by the California Youth Chinese Symphony.
vigil mass
During the conference, we gathered to celebrate the Eucharist. The prayers of the faithful embraced the needs of our world and especially the needs and concerns of our brothers and sisters in China. Everyone was invited to pray the Our Father in the language he or she first learned, whether Cantonese, Mandarin, English, Spanish, or some other tongue. And Archbishop Hon presided and proclaimed a rousing homily. 感謝天主！