Antonio Sun Wenjun
Most Reverend Antonio Sun Wenjun | |
|---|---|
| Bishop of Weifang | |
| Native name | 安东尼奥·孙文军 |
| Church | |
| Diocese | Weifang |
| Appointed | 20 April 2023 |
| Successor | Incumbent |
| Orders | |
| Ordination | 8 December 1995 |
| Consecration | 29 January 2024 by John Fang Xingyao |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Antonio Sun Wenjun 1 November 1970 Weifang, China |
Bishop Antonio Sun Wenjun is a Chinese Roman Catholic prelate appointed as the first bishop of the newly created Roman Catholic Diocese of Weifang on 20 April 2023 by Pope Francis and the Chinese government.[1][2][3][4][5][6][7]
Early life[edit]
Antonio was born on 1 November 1970 in Weifang, China. He studied at the Sheshan seminary in Shanghai and was ordained a priest in 1995. He also studied in Ireland for sometime.[1][2][3][4][5]
Episcopate[edit]
On 20 April 2023, Antonio was appointed first bishop of the newly created Diocese of Weifang,[8][7] China in accordance to Vatican-China agreement. He was ordained as a bishop on 29 January 2024 by John Fang Xingyao at Christ the King Church, Shenzhen.[1][2][3][4][5]
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- ^ a b "Pope creates new diocese in the People's Republic of China". Aleteia — Catholic Spirituality, Lifestyle, World News, and Culture. 2024-01-29. Archived from the original on 2024-03-31. Retrieved 2024-03-31.
- ^ "Bishop consecrated for new diocese of Weifang, China - Vatican News". www.vaticannews.va. 2024-01-29. Archived from the original on 2024-02-03. Retrieved 2024-03-31.