Christianity is a minority religion in Shandong province of China. Christianity in Henan, Christianity in Anhui and Christianity in Jiangsu are other major provincial Christian populations.[1] Cheeloo University is defunct. St. Michael's Cathedral, Qingdao and Sacred Heart Cathedral (Jinan) are churches of European style. Another European-style church is due to be built in Qufu, where Confucius originated.[2] This idea was or is opposed by Confucianist groups.[3] There is official action against house churches.[4]

Roman Catholic dioceses with seat in Shandong

See also

References

  1. ^ Atlas of Global Christianity. 1910-2010. Edinburgh University Press, 2009, p. 137
  2. ^ "Planned church in Confucius' native city draws protest - the China Post". Archived from the original on 2012-09-25. Retrieved 2011-01-02.
  3. ^ "Planned church in Confucius' native city draws protest - the China Post". Archived from the original on 2012-09-25. Retrieved 2011-01-02.
  4. ^ http://docs.house.gov/meetings/FA/FA16/20140522/102256/HHRG-113-FA16-Wstate-FuP-20140522.pdf[bare URL PDF]
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