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April 11, 2017

Catholics say Chinese bishop detained so he'll miss first chrism Mass

According to local Catholics, Bishop Vincent Guo Xijin of Mindong was detained by the government April 7 to prevent him from presiding over his first chrism Mass.

HONG KONG – Bishop Vincent Guo Xijin of Mindong in China's eastern Fujian province has not returned after being forced to pay a visit to the religious affairs bureau in Fuan April 7, local sources told ucanews.com.

Published in International