Detained Catholic ‘Priest’ Had Been Secretly Consecrated Bishop Prior to His ‘Scheduled’ Consecration

Wow! This may have to be the way the Church will operate in China henceforth. Let us pray for Bishop Joseph Sun Jigen who, as a marked man, may be taken away again.

Coadjutor Bishop Joseph Sun Jigen of Handan (Yongnian) was released back to his diocese in northern Hebei province, following which the diocese announced over the weekend that he was clandestinely ordained three weeks ago. Read more here.