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.
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August 2024; 29th USCCA International Conference. Fr. Tim Kilkelly accepts the Venerable Matteo Ricci Award from the USCCA on behalf of Maryknoll's China Educators and Formators Project.
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2024 highlights
Chinese and American Friendship Ministry
The Chinese and American Friendship Ministry (CAAFM) aims to broaden engagement with students from China who come to the U.S. for university education.
As an association, we have spent the last year in discernment and dialogue with partners and stakeholders across the U.S. We've also welcomed two new board members, Kathleen O'Brien and Alfred Gui, who serve as co-chairs of the Chinese and American Friendship Ministry.
Speaker Series Events
This year, the USCCA's speaker series, in collaboration with China Source and China Academic Consortium, hosted Dr. José Casanova on June 8, 2024 to speak on the topic of "The Three Phases of the Globalization of Catholicism in Asia, with special focus on developments in China."
Drawing from his extensive knowledge of the history of Catholic encounters in Asia, Dr. Casanova outlined three phases of globalization, each marked by its own particular challenges and controversies within the Church and adjacent communities.
Read the accompanying blog post.
Book Circle
In USCCA Book Circle Discussions, participants have gathered virtually from around the world to discuss dialogues between Catholics in the U.S. and in China.
In 2024, Book Circle participants learned about the relationship between Thomas Merton and John C. H. Wu, who built a friendship across the Pacific through their mutual interest in comparing Catholicism with Eastern spiritual traditions.
29th International Conference
The 29th International Conference gathered over 150 participants in Chicago to build bridges of friendship and understanding on August 2–4, 2024.
The conference's theme was "Our Hope is Christ".
Videos from the conference can be found on our YouTube channel.
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