Antonio Sun Wenjun
Chinese catholic bishop
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Bishop Antonio Sun Wenjun is a Chinese Roman Catholic prelate appointed as the first bishop of the newly created Roman Catholic Diocese of Weifang on 20 April 2023 by Pope Francis and the Chinese government.[1][2][3][4][5][6][7]
Most Reverend Antonio Sun Wenjun | |
|---|---|
| Bishop of Weifang | |
| Native name | 安东尼奥·孙文军 |
| Church | |
| Diocese | Weifang |
| Appointed | 20 April 2023 |
| Successor | Incumbent |
| Orders | |
| Ordination | 8 December 1995 |
| Consecration | 29 January 2024 by John Fang Xingyao |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Antonio Sun Wenjun 1 November 1970 Weifang, China |
Early life
Episcopate
On 20 April 2023, Antonio was appointed first bishop of the newly created Diocese of Weifang,[8][7] China in accordance to Vatican-China agreement. He was ordained as a bishop on 29 January 2024 by John Fang Xingyao at Christ the King Church, Shenzhen.[1][2][3][4][5]