Overview
History of the Chinese Diocesan Clergy Unit
History of the Chinese Diocesan Clergy Unit
In 1956 (ROC Year 45), the Fu Jen Alumni Association in Taiwan was formally established and submitted a petition to the Holy See, appealing for the restoration of Fu Jen Catholic University in Taiwan.
In 1959 (ROC Year 48), Pope John XXIII, responding to these requests, consulted with the Chinese Episcopal Conference (later renamed the Chinese Diocesan Clergy Unit), the Society of the Divine Word (SVD), and the Society of Jesus (Jesuits) regarding cooperation in the restoration of the University. He appointed Bishop Paul Yu Pin to oversee the preparatory work for its re-establishment.
In 1960 (ROC Year 49), the Preparatory Office for the Re-establishment of Fu Jen Catholic University was officially established. After Cardinal Paul Yu Pin obtained approval from the Holy See to restore Fu Jen Catholic University in Taiwan, the Chinese Diocesan Clergy, the Society of Jesus (Jesuits), the Society of the Divine Word (SVD), and the Missionary Sisters Servants of the Holy Spirit collaborated in the administration of the University.
In the early years, each unit operated independently, assuming full responsibility for its own academic affairs, administration, and finances. This included faculty appointments as well as the planning and construction of classrooms and campus facilities, all of which were carried out autonomously by each unit.
To effectively promote and implement various initiatives, the Chinese Diocesan Clergy established the position of “Representative of the Chinese Diocesan Clergy Unit,” who assumed full authority on behalf of the Clergy Unit. Those who have successively served in this capacity include:
- Archbishop Lo Kuang
- Bishop Stanislaus Chien Chih-chun
- Fr. Chang Chen-tung
- Fr. Liu Chih-ming
- Fr. Huang Chun-chieh
- Fr. Hsu Hung-kun
- Fr. Lin Chi-chi
- Fr. Huang Ching-fu
- Fr. Wang Wen-lin
Fr. Ho Wan-Leung
Historical Development
Inheriting the founding vision of Fu Jen Catholic University, the Chinese Diocesan Clergy Unit is committed to embodying the Gospel spirit of love and service and to fulfilling the mission of holistic education characterized by Truth, Goodness, Beauty, and Holiness—knowing humanity, the world, and God.
In February 2001 (ROC Year 90), the “Development Committee of the Colleges of Liberal Arts and Arts” was established within the two affiliated colleges. The first director was Fr. Huang Chun-chieh.
Beginning in Academic Year 2002, in response to university-wide integration, the Committee was placed under the Vice President for Mission and the Representative of the Chinese Diocesan Clergy Unit. Its name was subsequently changed to the “Mission and Identity Development Office of the Chinese Diocesan Clergy Unit.”
Purpose
The Office is dedicated to fostering a faculty–student community committed to holistic education grounded in Truth, Goodness, Beauty, and Holiness. It seeks to promote the integration of Chinese culture and Christian faith, to dedicate itself to academic research and the pursuit of truth, and to contribute to balanced social development and the advancement of human well-being.
