Dear friends, we are glad to share that the virtual gathering on December 7 proved a fruitful meeting of minds across multiple continents. The ideas that our supporters shared will be invaluable as we pursue our mission of bridge-building into 2025.
One of our topics of interest regarded the content of information that might be disseminated through the USCCA's external communications moving forward. There is so much to learn about and share with regard to Catholicism in the U.S. and in China:
Chinese Catholic Saints and Feast Days
Comparative religion and comparative ethics in Eastern and Western traditions
Institutional wisdom of past leaders of the USCCA
Participants also discussed activities that could function as opportunities to foster peace and friendship:
English-speaking churchgoers could visit Chinese-speaking parishes in their local communities (and vice versa!)
Virtual gatherings might offer opportunities for spiritual and intellectual discussions in Chinese and English
Friendship Ministry might play a part in fostering connections among Chinese students across dioceses in the U.S.
Additional topics touched on in this conversation included the potential of WeChat as a mode of outreach to brothers and sisters in China, the ongoing conversations around business ethics in China, and the upcoming season of Lent as an opportunity to reflect on the meaning of Christ's death and resurrection.
We greatly appreciate all who were able to attend. If you might be interested in our next Zoom gathering, please be sure to subscribe to our email list for regular updates from the USCCA! If you are interested in contributing to our blog or in volunteering as a USCCA Affiliate, please contact Gerald Doyle, Interim Chief Administrative Officer, at director@uscatholicchina.org.
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