BM/170/2018 Statement by Bishop Stephen Lee Bun-Sang on the Recent Reports on Sino-Vatican Relationship Dear Brothers and Sisters in the Lord, I am pleased to learn that on 22 September China and the Vatican signed a provisional agreement…
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The University of Saint Joseph (USJ) held its Congregation for Master and Doctoral Degrees on 22nd September at the Ilha Verde Campus. The graduation ceremony was officiated by the Chancellor of USJ, His Excellency Msgr Stephen Lee Bun Sang, Bishop…
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(Vatican News) In a “Message to Catholics of China and to the Universal Church,” Pope Francis explains the reasons for signing the Provisional Agreement with the People’s Republic of China: to promote the proclamation of the Gospel, and to establish…
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