Joseph Yang Yongqiang

  • Coadjutor Bishop of Zhoucun (2010-2013)
  • Bishop of Zhoucan (2013–2024
OrdersOrdination5 June 1995Consecration15 November 2010
by John Fang Xing YaoPersonal detailsBorn (1970-04-11) April 11, 1970 (age 54)
Boxing, China
NationalityChineseDenominationRoman CatholicMottoFilius hominis non venit ministrari sed ministrareCoat of armsJoseph Yang Yongqiang's coat of armsChinese nameTraditional Chinese楊永強Simplified Chinese杨永强
Transcriptions
Standard Mandarin
Hanyu PinyinYáng Yǒngqiáng

Joseph Yang Yongqiang (Chinese: 杨永强; born 11 April 1970) is a Chinese prelate of the Catholic Church who has been appointed archbishop of Hangzhou. He was bishop of Zhoucun from 2013 to 2024, after more than two years as coadjutor there.

Biography

He was born on 11 April 1970 in Boxing County (Shandong). He studied at Holy Spirit Seminary in Shandong and at the seminary of Sheshan in Shanghai. He was ordained a priest on 5 June 1995.[1]

After fulfilling a number of pastoral assignments, he continued his studies at the National Seminary of Beijing and then taught at Holy Spirit Seminary in Shandong.

He was named coadjutor bishop of Zhoucun on 15 November 2010 and received his episcopal consecration on 15 November 2010. On 8 February 2013 he succeeded Bishop Joseph Ma Xuesheng as bishop of Zhoucun.[1][2]

In December 2016 he was elected vice-president of the Catholic Patriotic Association.

He participated in the Synod of Bishops on Synodality in October 2023. Pope Francis had selected him and Bishop Anthony Yao Shun from a list provided by the government of China, which granted the two bishops limited visa, which the bishops overstayed before leaving the Synod early.[3]

On 12 June 2024, Pope Francis approved Yang's transfer to the Archdiocese of Hangchow with the rank of metropolitan archbishop.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b c "Resignations and Appointments, 22.06.2024" (Press release). Holy See Press Office. 24 June 2024. Retrieved 26 June 2024.
  2. ^ 山东省天主教两会吕培森 杨永强主教带领全省部分神父一行19人赴渝考察交流. cqjbtzj.org (in Chinese). 10 April 2016.
  3. ^ "Chinese bishops overstayed exit visas to remain at synod". The Pillar. 19 October 2023. Retrieved 26 June 2024.
  • Diocese of Zhoucun on GCatholic
Catholic Church titles
Preceded by Bishop of Zhoucan
2013–2024 		Vacant
Preceded by Archbishop of Hangzhou
2024– 		Incumbent
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