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.
Conference 29 Program:
The 29th International Conference is an event spanning three days, four keynote speakers, a range of pastoral reflections, academic panels, and other events to foster a deeper conversation surrounding Christianity, culture, and the friendship between the Church in China and in the U.S.
5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
7:00 PM – 7:05 PM
7:05 PM – 8:00 PM
8:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Registration and Social (First floor atrium)
Welcome by Board Chair (Rm. 120A)
Opening Keynote (Rm. 120A)
“Keeping the Hill Green: China’s Hopeful Catholic Future”
Reception and Social (First floor atrium)
Friday (8/2) Evening
8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
7:30 AM – 8:30 AM
8:30 AM – 8:45 AM
8:45 AM – 9:45 AM
9:45 AM – 10:15 AM
10:15 AM – 11:45 AM
10:15 AM – 11:45 AM
11:45 AM – 1:00 PM
1:00 PM – 2:30 PM
1:00 PM – 2:30 PM
2:30 PM – 2:45 PM
2:45 PM – 4:15 PM
2:45 PM – 4:15 PM
4:15 PM – 5:00 PM
5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
6:00 PM – 9:30 PM
Registration, Information, Book Display, Social (First floor atrium)
Breakfast (Second floor cafeteria)
Morning Prayer, Welcome and Announcements (Rm. 120A)
Morning prayer: Conference Liturgy Committee
Welcome: Fr. Francis Li, Pastor of St. Mother Teresa of Calcutta Parish, USCCA Director and USCCA Conference Chair
Saturday Morning Keynote (Rm. 120A)
“Challenges and Opportunities of Catholicism in China”
Bishop Paul Junmin Pei, Diocese of Liaoning, China
Chair & Response: Fr. Lance P. Nadeau, MM, Maryknoll Fathers & Brothers
Coffee/Tea Break (First floor atrium)
Parallel Session 1a (Rm. 120A)
“Theology and Faith Formation in the Chinese Context”
Fr. Joseph Bai, Catholic University of America
Title: “Philosophy and Seminary Formation in the Chinese Context Today”
Sr. Antoinette Gutzler, MM, Maryknoll
Title: “Coming Out of the Shadows: Engaging Theology in Taiwan”
Fr. Heping Wang, CCPA & BCCCC, China
Title: “Challenges in the Faith Formation of People in Modern China”
Chair: Dr. Anthony E. Clark, Whitworth University and USCCA Emeritus Director
Parallel Session 1b (Rm. 314A)
“Clergy Leadership and Church Life in China”
Sr. Xiaoping Guo, Sheshan Seminary, Shanghai
“Synodality in Praxis—the Catholic Church on Qinghai-Tibet Plateau”
Fr. Jeremiah Li, Aquinas Institute of Theology
“Seeing Hope at the Crossroads”
Fr. Joseph Yu Yang, National Catholic Seminary China
“Church Life in China: Wangfujing Church as An Example”
Lunch (Second floor cafeteria)
Parallel Session 2a (Rm. 120A)
“Social Services in Rural and Urban China”
Fr. Peter Shen, St. John’s University
“Jinde Charities: An Example of the Chinese Catholic Church's Social Outreach”
Dr. John Worthley, Seton Hall University
“The Holy Spirit on the Ground in China”
Fr. Qiulin Zhang, National Catholic Seminary, China
“Serving the Vulnerable in China”
Chair: Fr. Augustine Tsang, SJ, Saint Robert Bellarmine, Taiwan
Parallel Session 2b (Rm. 314A)
“Chinese Culture, Context, and Catholicism”
Dr. Michel Chambon, National University of Singapore
“Catholicism & Interreligious Realities in Southeast China”
Dr. Jin Lu, Purdue University Northwest
“One Hundred Years of Hope: The Case for Xu Guangqi’s Beatification”
“Building Intellectual Friendship: Engaging Contemporary Confucian Theory of Harmony with Catholic Social Teaching”
Chair: Dr. Naomi Thurston, The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Coffee/Tea Break (First floor atrium)
Parallel Session 3a (Rm. 120A)
“Social Service Outreach in China”
Dr. Georges Enderle, University of Notre Dame
“Supporting Business Ethics in China and the United States”
Dr. Brent Fulton, ChinaSource, USA and
“God is on the Move: Observations and Reflections on Protestant Christianity in Post-Covid China”
Parallel Session 3b (Rm. 314A)
“Understanding China's Catholic Past and Present Realities as a Foundation for Future USCCA Relationships”
Dr. Anthony E. Clark, Whitworth University & USCCA
Dr. Xiaoxin Wu, Ricci Institute Boston College
Break and social (First floor atrium)
Conference & Vigil Mass in St. Vincent De Paul Church
Cardinal Blase Cupich, Archdiocese of Chicago, presider of Mass
Award Ceremony and USCCA 35th Anniversary Celebration
Chairs: Fr. Francis Li, St. Mother Teresa of Calcutta Church & USCCA; Fr. Hugh O’Donnell, CM, USCCA
Saturday (8/3)
8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
7:30 AM – 8:00 AM
8:00 AM – 8:15 AM
8:15 AM – 8:30 AM
8:30 AM – 9:30 AM
9:30 AM – 10:00 AM
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Registration, Information, Book Display, Social (First floor atrium)
Breakfast (Second floor cafeteria)
Morning Prayer and Announcements (Rm. 120A)
Morning Prayer: Conference Liturgy Committee
Announcements: Fr. Francis Li, Pastor of St. Mother Teresa of Calcutta Parish, USCCA Director and USCCA Conference Chair
Cardinal Stephen Chow's Video Message (Rm. 120A)
Sunday Morning Keynote (Rm. 120A)
“Hope in the Present: Pastoral Work in and for Chinese Christians in Recent Years”
Fr. Augustine Tsang, SJ, Fu Ren Faculty of Saint Robert Bellarmine, Taiwan
Chair: Fr. Francis Li, St. Mother Teresa of Calcutta Parish and USCCA Conference Chair
Coffee/Tea Break (First floor atrium)
Parallel Session 4a (Rm. 120A)
“Engaging Chinese Catholicism in Academia”
Fr. Rob Carbonneau, CP, Ricci Institute Boston College & USCCA
Dr. Anthony E. Clark, Whitworth University & USCCA
Dr. Kathy Stout, University of Dayton
Panel: Fr. Joseph Lin, USCCA & Basilica of Regina Pacis; Mary Sluka, USCCA ; Mr. Peter Tan, USCCA
Chair: Dr. Richard Madsen, USCCA & University of California, San Diego
Parallel Session 4b (Rm. 314A)
“Friendship as Ministry”
Yujia (Sam) Zhai, Boston College
Panel: Tom McGuire, USCCA Emeritus Director; Fr. Xavier Zong
Closing Keynote (Rm. 120A)
“Echoes of Hope: Chinese-Christian Debates in Republican and Post-Reform-Era China”
Dr. Naomi Thurston, The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Chair: Dr. Richard Madsen, USCCA & University of California, San Diego
Lunch (Second floor cafeteria)
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