China: New Coadjutor Bishop of Beijing consecrated
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Father Matteo Zhen Xuebin is consecrated as the new coadjutor bishop of Beijing, China, within the framework of the Provisional Agreement between the Holy See and the People’s Republic of China on the appointment of bishops.
By Vatican News
Following the approval of Pope Francis, the Rev. Matteo Zhen Xuebin was consecrated as the new coadjutor bishop of Beijing.
A press release published by the Press Room of the Holy See announces that the episcopal ordination took place on Friday October 25, 2024.
“On August 28, 2024, the Holy Father appointed him coadjutor bishop of Beijing (Beijing Municipality, China), after approving his candidacy within the framework of the provisional agreement between the Holy See and the People’s Republic of China “, adds the press release. .
The bishop’s CV
Reverend Matteo Zhen Xuebin was born in Changzhi (Shanxi) on May 10, 1970. From 1988 to 1993, he studied at the Beijing Philosophical and Theological Seminary. From 1993 to 1997, he continued his studies at St. John’s University (United States), obtaining a degree in liturgy. On June 25, 1998, he was ordained a priest and incardinated in the Diocese of Beijing. From 1998 to 2007, he was vice-rector of the Beijing seminary. He then carried out his ministry in several parishes in the city. Since 2007 he has been diocesan chancellor.
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