List of Chinese Catholics

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This is a list of Chinese Catholics in communion with Rome. It does not include members of the Chinese Patriotic Catholic Association, unless they are also recognized by the Holy See, but for cultural reasons does include Taiwanese persons.

Contents

Catholics of dynastic China

This concerns those who lived most or all of their life before the Xinhai Revolution.

Catholics of modern China

Clergy

Cardinals

Archbishops and bishops

Priests

  • Thomas CJ Cian ( 1823-1895 ) : pioneer Chinese priest of California, USA

Nuns

Entertainers

Musicians

  • James Wong - Singer-songwriter, actor, columnist, and film director. [48]

Politicians

Writers

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