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Pope Leo XIV Consecrates Bishop Joseph Chang Yanfeng
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In Short: On July 22, 2023, Pope Leo XIV consecrated Joseph Chang Yanfeng as the Bishop of Chifeng in Inner Mongolia, China, under the 2018 provisional framework between the Holy See and the Chinese government.
The episcopal ordination of Joseph Chang Yanfeng took place on Wednesday, July 22, 2023, in China, marking a significant moment in the religious leadership of the Diocese of Chifeng.
Pope Leo XIV appointed Chang Yanfeng as Bishop of Chifeng on June 15, 2023, after approving his candidacy under the terms of the Provisional Agreement between the Holy See and the People's Republic of China.
Born on April 4, 1984, in Beizhen, Liaoning Province, Bishop Chang Yanfeng was ordained a priest for the Diocese of Chifeng on November 18, 2010, and has since held various positions, including parish priest of Chifeng Cathedral and Lindong.
Since October 15, 2021, Bishop Chang Yanfeng has served as the Diocesan Administrator of Chifeng, overseeing the diocese's operations and leadership.
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- The episcopal ordination of Joseph Chang Yanfeng took place on Wednesday, 22 July, in China.
- Pope Leo XIV appointed him Bishop of Chifeng, in the Province of Inner Mongolia, on 15 June, having approved his candidacy under the terms of the Provisional Agreement between the Holy See and the People's Republic…
- Bishop Chang Yanfeng was born on 4 April 1984 in Beizhen, Liaoning Province.
- He was ordained a priest for the Diocese of Chifeng on 18 November 2010.
- He was subsequently appointed parish priest of Chifeng Cathedral and later of Lindong.
- Since 15 October 2021, he has served as Diocesan Administrator of Chifeng.
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- Vaticannewslink