Joseph Zen, Bishop Emeritus of Hong Kong

Joined January 2019
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為天主教香港教區三位(張泰然、林若琦、岑顯濠執事)新鐸祈禱 Prayer for three Newly Ordained Priests of the Catholic Diocese of Hong Kong (Deacons Thomas Cheung Tai-yin, Raphael Lam Yeuk-kei, and Michael Sham Hin-ho)
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A Papal Audience That Rewrote Ecumenism An Archbishop of Canterbury's Masonic ties, his audience with John XXIII, and why the foundations of today’s Catholic–Anglican “journeying together” deserve far closer scrutiny. open.substack.com/pub/edward…
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The Pope's Standing Ovation and the Dramatic Missing Message open.substack.com/pub/drgavi…
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“Today, to be in full communion with the Holy See, one must accept those affirmations and teachings of Vatican II that are pastoral and certainly non-definitive in terms of their magisterial nature. This raises an important question: Why is the unconditional acceptance of the texts of Vatican II presented as a conditio sine qua non for full communion with the Holy See, while no comparable requirement exists with respect to the pastoral, disciplinary, or non-definitive teachings of the preceding twenty Ecumenical Councils?” — Bishop Athanasius Schneider
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2026年6月7日基督聖體聖血節,本人有幸出席寶血女修會104周年會慶暨修女入會周年慶典,並與香港教區主教周樞機,以及榮休教廷大使韓總主教,一同奉獻感恩聖祭,感謝天主多年來對修會的眷顧與帶領。 On 7 June 2026, the Solemnity of Corpus Christi, I had the joy of attending the 104th Anniversary Celebration of the Sisters of the Precious Blood, together with the Anniversary Celebration of the Sisters’ Religious Profession. I was honoured to concelebrate the Holy Mass with Cardinal Stephen Chow Sau-yan, Bishop of Hong Kong, and Archbishop Savio Hon Tai-fai, Apostolic Nuncio Emeritus, giving thanks to God for His guidance and blessings upon the Congregation throughout these years. Photo Credit: Joseph Lam
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"Recently, Cardinal Pietro Parolin, the Vatican Secretary of State, affirmed that, regarding the deviations of the German bishops, the Holy See does not wish divisions to escalate into punitive measures, emphasizing that problems within the Church should, whenever possible, be resolved peacefully. Why should this approach not also be applied to the Society of St Pius X (SSPX), which denies no dogma, recognizes the primacy of the Pope, prays for him, and professes filial devotion to him, while preserving only what the Church believed and celebrated universally until the Council? At the same time, the German Synodal Way has advanced clear doctrinal deviations that promote de facto heresies and even blasphemous positions. Why, then, should reconciliation and patient dialogue be emphasized in one case but not in the other?" — Bishop Athanasius Schneider, appointed by Pope Francis in 2015 to serve as a Vatican visitator to SSPX seminaries and houses.
JUST IN: Bishop Athanasius Schneider Sets Out “Core Question” in SSPX Episcopal Consecration Debate — dianemontagna.substack.com/p… “At its core, the conflict revolves around the question of truth,” the bishop says in new statement. Full statement here: dianemontagna.substack.com/p…
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Although liturgy does not appear among the agenda’s stated topics, it could still surface during the consistory’s opening discussions. The Cardinals will be asked during the first session to consider the “sufferings, tensions, and questions” affecting local Churches and to identify “signs of hope” and opportunities for “reconciliation” to present to the Pope and the Sacred College. Should the Cardinals choose to do so, the scope of this discussion would appear broad enough to encompass issues ranging from restrictions on the traditional Latin Mass to the Society of St. Pius X’s planned episcopal consecrations on July 1.
JUST IN: Cardinals to Debate ‘Just War’, Not Liturgy, at Pope Leo XIV’s Next Extraordinary Consistory — dianemontagna.substack.com/p… A newly disclosed letter from the Dean of the Sacred College outlines the topics for discussion at the June 26–27 meeting. Article here: dianemontagna.substack.com/p… h/t @messainlatino
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#Filipinas – Clausura de la fase diocesana en San Fernando de la causa de beatificación y canonización del siervo de Dios #CarloBraga infoans.org/es/secciones/not…
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#Philippines – Clôture de la phase diocésaine de la Cause de Béatification et de Canonisation du Serviteur de Dieu #CarloBraga à San Fernando infoans.org/fr/sections/nouv…
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#Filipiny – W #SanFernando zakończył się etap diecezjalny procesu beatyfikacyjnego i kanonizacyjnego sługi Bożego Karola Bragi infoans.org/pl/dzialy/wiadom… #Terremoto
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#Filippine – Conclusa a San Fernando la fase diocesana della Causa di Beatificazione e Canonizzazione del Servo di Dio #CarloBraga infoans.org/sezioni/notizie/…
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菲律賓——天主忠僕畢少懷神父(Carlo Braga)列真福品及列聖品案件教區階段調查於聖費爾南多結束 (ANS-San Fernando, Philippines)——2026年6月1日星期一,聖費爾南多總教區舉行了天主忠僕畢少懷神父(1889–1971)列真福品及列聖品案件教區調查的結案禮。畢少懷神父是一位慈幼會傳教士,一生致力於中國及菲律賓的福傳工作與青年教育。#CarloBraga #FIN #CIN #ClosingSession #Pampanga #Philippines #China #DonBosco #SDB
The #Philippines – The diocesan phase of the Cause for Beatification and Canonisation of the Servant of God #CarloBraga has concluded in San Fernando infoans.org/en/sections/news…
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天主忠僕畢少懷神父(Fr. Carlo Braga, SDB)是意大利籍慈幼會會士,長期在中國、香港、澳門及菲律賓從事傳教與服務青年的工作,對東亞澳區慈幼會福傳貢獻深遠,其以關愛青年及謙遜聖德,廣受敬重。 現在他的列品案件,舉行教區調查結案禮。教區層面完成蒐集有關他的生平、德行、見證,之後會送交羅馬聖座進一步審核。 讓我們繼續,請畢少懷神父為我們代禱! Servant of God Fr. Carlo Braga, SDB, was an Italian Salesian missionary who dedicated many years to evangelization and youth ministry in China, Hong Kong, Macau, and the Philippines. His contribution to the Salesian mission in East Asia was profound. Deeply respected for his love for young people, humility, and holiness of life, he left a lasting spiritual legacy. The diocesan inquiry for his cause of canonization has now concluded with the closing session of the diocesan phase. At this stage, testimonies, documents, and evidence concerning his life and heroic virtues have been gathered and will now be sent to the Holy See in Rome for further examination. Let us continue to pray and ask Fr. Carlo Braga to intercede for us. #CarloBraga #FIN #CIN #ClosingSession #Pampanga #Philippines #China #DonBosco #SDB
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20,000 people, with an average age of 20, after having walked 100 kilometres over 3 days from Paris to Chartres Cathedral, assist a Youth Mass on Pentecost Monday, celebrated by His Eminence Raymond Leo Cardinal Burke
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2026年5月24日 香港進教之佑堂主保瞻禮及施放堅振 May 24, 2026 – Patronal Feast of Mary Help of Christians Parish, Hong Kong, and Celebration of the Sacrament of Confirmation 24 maggio 2026 – Festa patronale della Parrocchia Maria Ausiliatrice di Hong Kong e celebrazione del Sacramento della Confermazione
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On the World Day of Prayer for the Church in China, we are invited to pray this prayer composed by Pope Benedict XVI.
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Obiettivo 2028, la #sinodalità di Francesco avanza con Leone Il documento della segreteria generale del Sinodo traccia l'agenda dei prossimi anni e conferma l'intenzione espressa un anno fa dal Papa neoeletto: il processo sinodale continua e... »🗞buff.ly/4QUnBkZ
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JUST IN: The Coptic Orthodox Church has resumed dialogue with the Holy See after Leo XIV reassured Pope Tawadros II that same-sex couples would not be blessed. The Copts broke dialogue in March 2024 citing Fiducia Supplicans. They write today:“The members of the Holy Synod decided to resume theological dialogue with the Catholic Church following the assurances regarding the non-blessing of same-sex couples, which were expressed during the telephone conversation between His Holiness Pope Tawadros II and His Holiness Pope Leo XIV on Friday, May 15 of this year.”
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