Joseph Meng Ziwen

This is a Chinese name; the family name is Meng.

Joseph Meng Ziwen (Chinese: 孟子文; pinyin: Mèng Zǐwén; b. March 19, 1903 in Hengling - d. January 7, 2007 in Nanning) was a Chinese Catholic bishop. He spent twenty five years in a labor camp. His position as bishop was limited to the "underground church" as it was not officially recognized because it came from the Holy See.[1] That stated the government did recognize him as a priest of the Chinese Patriotic Catholic Association, which was useful in allowing him to aid Catholic interests.[2]

References

  1. ↑ AsiaNews.it
  2. ↑ Washington Post
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