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 32 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 73nd year of persecution under the current communist government.  Since the signing of the Provisional Vatican-China Agreement in 2018, the persecution has intensified in order to force the underground bishops and priests to join, and to pledge obedience to the Independent Patriotic Association.  Under the Agreement, Pope Francis has recognized ALL the Patriotic Bishops including 8 excommunicated Bishops.  Vatican failed to obtain permit for its own Roman Catholic clergy to carry out their ministry.   

The government explained that underground clergy who refused to join the Independent church is DISOBEDIENT TO THE POPE who by the agreement has already given the management of the catholic church in China to the Independent Patriotic Church.  To remain faithful to Christ's gospel, the underground bishops and clergy must accepted harassment, arrest, brain washing, significant fines. Vatican has not raise its objection against such atrocities.  Clergy offering Masses and sacraments to the faithful are at great personal risk and without the legal or moral support of the Holy See.

Vatican encourages Roman Catholic clergy and Bishops to register and join the Independent church in order to achieve 'UNITY' in the Catholic Church in China, even an 'UNITY' under the Independent Patriotic church.

The Foundation's sole mission is to help the underground church in China. Your donation will help its survival.  Currently all open churches in China are under the Independent Church.  The Patriotic Bishop Conference is supervised directly by the Chinese Communist Party.  Its members consisted of Independent church clergy, lay faithful and government officials. This bishop conference is NOT recognized by Vatican even to this day.  Your participation in the Patriotic Church"s Masses and services is your approval and support to the Independent Patriotic Association which is established in 1957.

Tthe Cardinal Kung Foundation is a non profit organization 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.


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Where it is needed most. The current intense persecution requires us to be flexible to meet the unexpected needs of the underground church.
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Sadly, this is NOT a priority of the Holy See. We need your support urgently. The cause of Cardinal Kung will be a strong affirmation to the continued suffering of the underground church whose suffering continues into the 73rd years. Ignatius Kung accepted the consecration to Bishop when the persecution has already started. As a good shepherd, he chose to remain in China with his flock. He refused to negotiation for his own freedom and comfort. He became one of the longest prisoners of conscience in the world suffered 32 years of imprisonment, and isolation. He refused the leadership in the Independent church that is now supported by the current Pontificate. His fidelity and heroic life inspired thousands in china to remain faithful, to the Roman Catholic Church at all cost.
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Pope Francis declared that he is now the head of all Catholics in China. In spite of his continue dialogue and the provisional Vatican-China Agreement, the Pope failed to obtain government work Permits for the Roman Catholic bishops/clergy. The Pope's bishops/clergy must continue to be illegal and to carry out their ministry underground. The Vatican's directive said that it is all right to join the independent Patriotic church and promise total obedience to the independent patriotic church to get a permit to practice their ministry. Underground dioceses chose to remain true to the gospel and refused to join an independent church, The renewal of the Vatican-China agreement in October 2020 brought 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, Postulants or nuns in China at $100 for a 6-mos. sponsor period. In appreciation of your support, that convent will remember in their daily community prayers 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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G. Mass Request:

Each Mass will be offered by an underground clergy specifically for your single intention stated below. A Mass is the most perfect prayers, a most precious gift for any occasions. 100% of the stipend will be given to that priest who offer your Mass.  He depends on this stipend for his living expanses and pastoral activities.

Since the signing of the first Vatican-China Provisional Agreement in October, 2018, renewed in 2020 and 2022, the Beijing government has intensified the repeated arrest and surveillance of the underground clergy, destroyed prayer rooms and impose heavy fine for religious services. While these stipend is essential for the survival of these clergy, we CAN NO LONGER ACCEPT large number of Mass requests from one individual.  We are limiting each request to 5 Masses so that our regular supporters can continue to conveniently request Masses and support the faithful underground priests. We apologize for this inconvenience.  WE urge you to continue this CRITICAL SUPPORT to THESE UNDERGROUND PRIESTS.  

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If you are a priest, a parish or an association and need to order larger quantity, please email cardinalkungfdn@gmail.com with your name, name of parish and phone number, we will call you to see how we can meet your needs.   

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Cardinal Kung wrote this meditation on the Passion of Christ while he was under house arrest following 30 years of imprisonment. The insightful and practical thoughts of this holy man inspire us to look deeper into our own lives. The pictures of the stations are courtesy of the Basilica of St. John the Evangelist, Stamford CT.
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