Joseph Meng Ziwen

Joseph Meng Ziwen (Chinese: 孟子文; pinyin: Mèng Zǐwén; March 19, 1903 - January 7, 2007) 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]

In this Chinese name, the family name is Meng.
Joseph Meng Ziwen
Born
Meng Ziwen

(1903-03-19)March 19, 1903
Hengling
DiedJanuary 7, 2007(2007-01-07) (aged 103)
Nanning
NationalityChinese
OccupationCatholic bishop

References
  1. AsiaNews.it
  2. Washington Post
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