Joseph Meng Ziwen
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Joseph Meng Ziwen | |
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| Born | Meng Ziwen March 19, 1903 |
| Died | January 7, 2007 (aged 103) |
| Nationality | Chinese |
| Occupation | Catholic bishop |
Joseph Meng Ziwen (Chinese: 孟子文; pinyin: Mèng Zǐwén; March 19, 1903 - January 7, 2007) was a Chinese Catholic bishop. He spent twenty five years in a labor camp. His position as bishop was limited to the "underground church" as it was not officially recognized because it came from the Holy See.[1] That stated the government did recognize him as a priest of the Chinese Patriotic Catholic Association, which was useful in allowing him to aid Catholic interests.[2]