China: Rooted in faith, family and community

China: Rooted in faith, family and community

China’s state examination for senior high school students is seen a major event in life, not only for the students but also for the extended families of the students. As Lily Zhang awaits the results of her recent exams, the news that will arrive very soon is...
Praying Under an Ancient Ginkgo Tree’s Shadow

Praying Under an Ancient Ginkgo Tree’s Shadow

In Wuhan, central China, where I live, I frequently visit the Sisters of Our Lady of Hanyang, a diocesan congregation founded by Bishop Edward Galvin, co-founder of St Columbans Mission Society, writes Fr Dan Troy. Their convent is located right beside St...
Celebrating Pentecost Sunday in Wuhan

Celebrating Pentecost Sunday in Wuhan

Having waited for more than two years to receive news of a resumption of Mass for the international community in Wuhan, the announcement of it happening for Pentecost Sunday seemed delightfully appropriate for its members. For those who have lived with tighter...
China: Covid-19 impacts Sunday liturgies

China: Covid-19 impacts Sunday liturgies

Arriving at Wuhan’s Holy Family Church shortly after 6 o’clock on Sunday morning, I felt quite unsure about what to expect. A message that had been circulated a couple of days earlier was quite clear in announcing that there would be no Mass on Sunday due...
China: Christmas in Xiantao

China: Christmas in Xiantao

Beginning the Vigil Mass on Christmas Eve, a gentle word from Fr Paul encouraged the people to be grateful for the opportunity to gather to celebrate the Nativity at the Church of the Holy Trinity in Xiantao, about 100 km west of Wuhan. From where I was sitting in the...