More than 30 priests from the Diocese of Beijing took part in the second "Tianma" (Heavenly Horse) Half Marathon on July 10 at the Beijing Catholic Seminary in China's capital, following the conclusion of the diocese's annual three-day clergy retreat, according to Fides Agenzia.
The Catholic Diocese of Xinxiang, located in Henan Province, central China, celebrated a significant moment in its ecclesial life with the episcopal ordination of Bishop Li Jianlin on December 5, 2025, at Nammenli Catholic Church in Weihui City.
As China marks the Double Ninth Festival on October 29 this year, Catholic communities across the country turned the occasion into a day of pastoral love and service, blending cultural heritage with Gospel values.
The Catholic Diocese of Beijing marked a historic day on September 19, 2025, with a solemn celebration at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception (Xishiku Cathedral).
On September 10, Fr. Wang Zhengui was ordained bishop in Zhangjiakou, becoming the first bishop of the newly established Diocese of Zhangjiakou in China.
