Phnom Penh: Approximately one thousand Catholics from the three dioceses in Cambodia, mostly from Phsar Toich in Pnom Penh congregated at the parish of St. Joseph to celebrate the 25th anniversary of its rebirth. The anniversary was meant to thank and glorify God for the rebirth after the civil war in Cambodia. The ceremony took place […]
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Phnom Penh: Bishop Olivier Schmittaeusler declared open the new academic year of 2017-2018 for the Catholic Major Seminary of St. Jean Marie Vianney with a Eucharistic celebration. During the Eucharistic Bishop Olivier made a formal announcement and the rite of admission of candidates Brack Bunhong and Vin Kann to the Seminary. They now officially become seminarians. The two candidates
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The Parish of Sts. Peter and Paul held a Synod on “Truth, Freedom, Charity and Grace” from 22-24 September 2016. Some three hundred delegates representing the faithful of the Catholic Church attended this 3 day Synod. The gathering was facilitated by Bishop Olivier Schmittaeusler of the Apostolic Vicariate of Phnom Penh. Bishop Olivier said, “This
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February 27 was the third occasion on which students and staff at St Paul Institute gave blood to the National Blood Center. This time about 150 made the donation to help those whose lives might be saved if blood is available. The programme began at 8am with advice and explanation of doctors regarding the blood
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On March 5, 2014, the Don Bosco school for women at Teuk Thla celebrated Ash Wednesday Mass. A congregation of more than 80 made up of the Salesian Sisters ,staff and students attended and Bishop Olivier was the celebrant. Ash Wednesday begins the season of Lent, a time for each of us to repent,pray,give alms
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On the occasion of Fr. Françios Tieng Bou Yieb’s death anniversary service at Sacred Heart of Jesus Church (PlauTrey), bishop Olivier Schmitthaeusler has exhorted Christians to follow Fr. Bou Yieb’s example by living a simple life and not be too dependent on wealth. Fr. Françios Tieng Bou Yieb’s death anniversary was celebrated on 12th March
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Recently, a group of Cambodian youth from the three dioceses in the country met at St. Michael Parish (Sihanouk Vile) in order to prepare for their participation at the Asian Youth Day in August, which will be held in Korea. They focused their attention on three main topics. Recently, a group of Cambodian youth from
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The Research seminar on “memory and identity” received better results following the 3-day program at St. Paul’s Institute in Takeo province’s Tramkak district with 104 trainees present, which was initiated bishop Olivier, the bishop of Phnom Penh and the director of St. Paul’s Institute. The seminar ended successfully as all the participants understood deeply the
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On March 20, 2014 Our Lady of the Smile Parish (ChamkarTeang) located in Takeo’s Tramkak town celebrated Bishop Olivier’s 4th anniversary of his Episcopal ordination. Among those present at this celebration were Frs. Vanathayan Arokiyadass, Charles Nani Kale, Un, nuns and an estimated 80 international and local Catholics. Bishop Olivier was consecrated a bishop on
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An estimated 70 youth from 12 Parishes of the two pastoral districts attended a seminar at St. Joseph Parish (Chhrey Thom) on March 22nd-23rd, 2014. The Youth Office organised this seminar aimed at youth in each pastoral district, which focused on Year of Charity in the hope that it will help the young people to
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