In December 1996,two bishops were ordained to assist the Cardinal - Joseph Ze-kiun Zen as the Coadjutor Bishop and John Hong Tong as the Auxiliary Bishop.

• 一九九六年十二月，陈日君神父获任命为助理主教，而汤汉神父则任辅理主教，以便从旁协助胡振中主教。