Cardinal Charles Bo, President of the Federation of Asian Bishops’ Conferences, has called on the faithful to engage in a Week of Prayer for the Church and people of China from Sunday, 21 May – Sunday, 28 May 2023.
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In 2007, Pope Benedict XVI designated 24 May, the Feast of Our Lady Help of Christians as an annual worldwide Day of Prayer for the Church in China.
Cardinal Charles Bo, President of the Federation of Asian Bishops’ Conferences, has called on the faithful to extend this to a Week of Prayer for the Church and people of China.
Bishop Tom Nelyon, Lead Bishop for Asia:
“I hope Catholics in England and Wales will join with others across the globe to pray for all the peoples of China, Taiwan, and Hong Kong. May they know the Lord’s presence and, in the words of Pope Benedict XVI, that they will ‘always be credible witnesses to [His] love’.
“Especially at this time of heightened tension across the region, including in Hong Kong and Taiwan, let us unite in prayer for justice, peace, and the protection of human dignity.
“This week also presents an important opportunity to mark the contribution of the Chinese Community to the Church in England and Wales. May we continue to celebrate their presence and extend the hand of welcome to new arrivals in our parishes.”
You can download the Scripture reading, prayer and intercessions that we have prepared for the week of prayer.
