The story of Ignatius Cardinal Pin-Mei Kung is the story of a hero – a man who refused to renounce God and His church, through 33 years of solitary imprisonment and house arrest; a man who inspired his countrymen to preserve the Roman Catholic faith under persecution in a communist country.

The underground church is in its 76th years of persecution under its current communist government.  Since the signing of the Provisional Vatican-China Agreement in 2018 and has been renewed 3 times until 2028, the persecution has intensified to force the underground bishops and priests to pledge obedience to an Independent Patriotic Association. 

Under this Agreement, Pope Francis has recognized ALL Patriotic Bishops including 8 Bishops excommunicated by the late Pope Benedict XVI.  In effect, the Pope has given all Diocese to the Patriotic Association.  The Pope has also agreed to choose future candidates for Bishop only among those approved by the Independent Patriotic Bishop Conference.  Roman Catholic Bishops duly consecrated by the Holy See are not accepted unless they sign agreement to join the Independent Church.  Now, the souls of 12 milliions of Catholic and evangelization of China are in the hands of the Independent Association bishops under the strict control of the communist government.   

The government accuse the underground clergy who refused to join the Independent church is DISOBEDIENT TO POPE FRANCIS who has already given the management of the catholic diocese in China to the Independent Patriotic Church.  To offer sacraments to the faithful, the Roman Catholic priests suffer harassment, arrest, reeducation. All these atrocity is happening with the full knowledge of Vatican.  

By its written directive to the underground church, Vatican encourages Roman Catholic clergy and Bishops to join the Independent church to achieve 'UNITY' in China, an 'UNITY' that will be under the communist government and an Independent Patriotic church established in 1957, not the Church established by Christ 2000 years ago. 

The Foundation's sole mission is to help the underground church in China with prayers and financial help.  The Foundation is dedicated also to promote the Cause of Cardinal Kung. Your donation will help the survival of the underground church. 

Currently all open churches in China are under the Independent Church.  The Patriotic Bishop Conference is supervised directly by the Chinese Communist Party.  This bishop conference is NOT recognized by Vatican even to this day.  

Attendance in the Patriotic Church's Masses and services will be considered by the everyone in China as your approval of the Independent church.   Pope Francis said, "There is freedom of religion in China.  All the churches (Patriotic) are full . The underground church has no open church in China. 

The Cardinal Kung Foundation is a non profit organization since 1992 as described in section 501(c)(3) of the United States Internal Revenue Codes. All donations are tax deductible in the United States to the fullest extent of the law.

We welcome your inquiry by email cardinalkungfdn@gmail.com or by mail to P.O. Box 17429, Stamford CT 06907.

You may make a single donation or set up recurring donations by selecting the options below. You can cancel a scheduled recurring donation at any time.  If preferred, you can also mail a check to our PO Box.  


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Where it is needed most. The intense persecution requires us to be flexible to help the underground church.
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The Cause and the Legacy of Cardinal Kung will be a strong affirmation to the continued suffering of the underground church . Ignatius Kung accepted the consecration to Bishop when the persecution has already started. He refused the leadership in the Independent church established by the communist government in 1957. He refused to negotiation for his own freedom, refused safe passage out of China to remain with his flock. . He became one of the longest prisoners of conscience in the world suffered 32.5 years of imprisonment, and isolation. The Independent Patriotic church is controlled directly by the communist party (CCP). The current Patriotic Church in China is not the same church established by Christ. Although its bishops are all accepted by Holy See, its bishops declared publicly to promote and support communism and total obedience to the communist party. The pope may accept or deny candidates for consecration to bishop only from the Government approved candidates. The opening of the cause will show the underground faithful and clergy that the church Christ established is alive in China.
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In spite of the Vatican-China Provisional Agreement which has been renewed twice, Pope Francis has failed to obtain government work Permits for the Roman Catholic bishops/clergy. The Pope's own bishops/clergy in China continue to be illegal and must carry out their ministry underground. The Vatican's directive encourage underground priests & bishops to join the independent Patriotic church, to promise total obedience to the independent church, to promote the communist party under the military department. To remain true to the gospel the government has increased persecution. Seminaries, convents and churches have been raided and closed. Clergy and bishops were arrested and given heavy fine for offering Masses, visiting the dying and praying at funerals. Following the Vatican policy, major religious orders give active support and donations to the Patriotic bishops. The underground church feels abandoned by the universal church. Your charity is critical to sustain the underground diocese.
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Even under the most difficult situation, the underground Church is blessed with many vocations. We support seminarians, priests & nuns in China as well as in overseas seminaries. Many are pursuing advanced degrees. Many graduates had already returned to serve the underground dioceses in China.
Your donation will significantly affect the future of the Roman Catholic Church in China.
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This "illegal" orphanage is supervises by an underground bishop. It was raided by the government during the past 2 years because Bishop Jai refused to join the INDEPENDENT Patriotic Association to pledge loyalty to its bishops. We continue to support these Catholic orphans when they seek help from their bishops and nuns. Your donation is specially important during the COVID-19 period when food price has double. Donations will directly benefit these orphans. http://www.cardinalkungfoundation.org/press/110111.htm
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F. Support a Nun Program:

Sponsor the training and living expenses of Novices and nuns of the underground church at $150 for a 6-mos. sponsor period. In appreciation of your support, they will pray daily for your intentions.

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If you intend to continue after this 6 month period, please choose Recurring Frequency: Twice yearly. You credit card will be charged again 6 month from today to continue your sponsorship.

You can email us at cardinalkungfdn@gmail.com or call 203-329-9712 to cancel a recurring donation at anytime.
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A Mass is the most most precious gift for any occasions. Each Mass will be offered by an underground clergy specifically for your single intention stated below.  100% of the stipend will be given to that priest who offer your Mass to support his living expanses and pastoral activities.

During the past year, many donors wish to send a higher stipend to support that priest who offers his/her Mass.  Since the online system did not have that option, the donor must send a check to the Foundation.   You can now offer an optional donation for this priest.   This amount will not be use for general purposes.  Thank you for your charity.  Your support is very important to the underground clergy.  

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Future Commitment: $0.00
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