Joseph Chang Yanfeng

Joseph Chang Yanfeng (; born 4 April 1984) is a Chinese Roman Catholic prelate who has served as Bishop of Chifeng since 2026.

He was appointed bishop by Pope Leo XIV on 15 June 2026 within the framework of the Provisional Agreement between the Holy See and the People's Republic of China, and received episcopal consecration on 22 July 2026.

Early life and priesthood Chang was born on 4 April 1984 in Beizhen, Liaoning, China. He studied philosophy and theology at the National Seminary in Shenyang from 2002 to 2006 and later, from 2007 to 2010 he studied at Daejeon Catholic University, South Korea, where he earned a degree in Biblical Theology.was ordained to the priesthood on 18 November 2010 for the Diocese of Chifeng.

His appointment filled a diocesan vacancy that had lasted several years and represented one of the episcopal appointments made under the Holy See–China agreement during the pontificate of Pope Leo XIV. Note