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Tuesday, May 16, 2006

The Man Who Consecrated Himself Bishop
Here are two looks at a man described as "ambitious" and "very close to the Party:" Monsignor Zhan Silu installs himself as bishop and condemns himself to isolation and Zhan Silu, a bishop against everything and against everyone.

From the latter comes this description of his diocese:
    The Mindong Diocese consists almost entirely of believers who belong to the underground Church: out of 80,000 Catholics, more than 70,000, well organized and with a lot of vitality, are underground and can count on over 45 priests, 96 nuns and 400 lay catechists.  There are about 10 official priests for a few official parishes.  The possession-taking of the diocese goes to interrupt a process of reconciliation in the diocese.