| 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 (1970-11-01) 1 November 1970 (age 54) Weifang, China |
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.
Early life
Antonio was born on 1 November 1970 in Weifang, China. He studied at the Sheshan seminary in Shanghai and was ordained a priest in 1995. He also studied in Ireland for sometime.
Episcopate
On 20 April 2023, Antonio was appointed first bishop of the newly created Diocese of Weifang, 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.
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