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Bishop helps priests, nuns feel at home PDF Print E-mail
Written by Wang Rui, Nantong   
Wednesday, 21 July 2010 00:00
Joseph Shen Bin, the newly appointed Bishop of Haimen in China, is working to make his priests and nuns feel at home, with a newly built diocesan center in Nantong city that brings them a full range of home comforts.

As well as a new cathedral, the center comprises a rectory, a convent, a training center and brand new, fully equipped accommodation with individual rooms for the 10 priests and around 20 nuns based there.

“I want them to feel that this diocese is their home,” said Bishop Shen, who was ordained in April with both papal and government approval.

The diocese has also introduced medical and retirement insurance policies for its priests and nuns, a significant benefit in China, where medical costs can be prohibitively expensive.

“The need for insurance came to our awareness in 2006, when we arranged medical checks for all our priests and nuns,” said the bishop. “The diagnoses showed that three nuns needed surgery immediately. Thanks to insurance, medical fees are reimbursed in full.

“The Church can develop only when all the priests and nuns are working together enthusiastically,” he said. “The ultimate goal of all this is to enhance evangelization.”

Priests in the diocese have reported that Bishop Shen’s efforts and leadership are helping them to spread their message and build strong parish communities.

As well as an increased emphasis on Bible study, hymn singing, prayer gatherings and charity works, new initiatives include evangelization to Catholic families and children whose faith may be fading in the materialistic world.

The priests also make a special point of looking after Catholic migrant workers who have not been able to go home for the Chinese New Year.
 
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