Bishop Aloysius Jin Luxian of Shanghai

Dear Brothers in Christ,

We have been informed that Bishop Jin Luxian Aloysius went peacefully to the Lord on Apr. 27, 2013 in Shanghai, at 2:45pm.

Bishop Jin was born on June 16, 1916 in Shanghai. He entered the Society on Aug. 30, 1938, at Zikawei, Shanghai, was ordained priest on May 19,1945, professed the last vows on Dec. 8, 1953, and was consecrated bishop on Jan. 27, 1985.

All priests of the Chinese Province will celebrate one Mass first intention for Bishop Jin’s eternal rest. Those who are not priests will offer one Mass and Communion and recite one “corona”.

Yours in Our Lord,
Luciano Morra, S.J.
Socius
April 27, 2013