Joseph Li Shan

Joseph Li Shan (Chinese: 李山; pinyin: Lǐ Shān; born March 1965 in Daxing District, Beijing) is the Catholic Archbishop of Beijing, China. He was consecrated a bishop on 21 September 2007, at age 42 at a ceremony at Nan Tang (South Cathedral) at Xuanwumen. His main consecrator to become bishop was John Fang Xingyao. Before becoming archbishop he served as parish priest of Saint Joseph's Church in Wangfujing.[1]

"Joseph Li" redirects here. For the clandestine Catholic bishop, see Joseph Li Mingshu.
In this Chinese name, the family name is Li.
The Most Reverend

Joseph Li Shan
Archbishop of Beijing
ChurchCatholic Church
ArchdioceseBeijing
SeeBeijing
PredecessorNo immediate predecessor
Thomas Tien Ken-sin (1946-1967)
SuccessorIncumbent
Other postsParish priest at St. Joseph's Church
Orders
Consecration21 September 2007
RankArchbishop
Personal details
BornMarch 1965
NationalityChinese
DenominationCatholic
MottoOmnia Omnibus (English:All things to all men)
Coat of arms

Biography

Li Shan was born on March 1965 in Daxing District, China. His appointment as Archbishop of Beijing was approved by the Vatican. This approval was granted before his ordination, as happened for several other in the early years of the 21st century, unlike others, of an earlier period, of whom Pope Benedict XVI wrote that they, "under the pressure of particular circumstances, have consented to receive episcopal ordination without the pontifical mandate, but have subsequently asked to be received into communion with the Successor of Peter and with their other brothers in the episcopate. The Pope, considering the sincerity of their sentiments and the complexity of the situation, and taking into account the opinion of neighbouring Bishops, by virtue of his proper responsibility as universal Pastor of the Church, has granted them the full and legitimate exercise of episcopal jurisdiction."[2]

Sources close to Cardinal Joseph Zen have nevertheless criticized Archbishop Li Shan because of an alleged tendency to compromise with the Chinese Communist Party and Patriotic Church.[3]

See also

References
  1. "The new Bishop of Beijing is elected". AsiaNews. 2007-07-18. Retrieved 2014-11-07.
  2. Letter of 27 May 2007 to the Bishops, Priests, Consecrated Persons and Lay Faithful of the Catholic Church in the People's Republic of China
  3. The bishop of Beijing, the Vatican and compromising with the Patriotic Association
Catholic Church titles
Preceded by
Michael Fu Tieshan		 Archbishop of Beijing
2007–present		 Incumbent
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