The Pastoral Committee on Labour of the Catholic diocese of Phnom Penh organised a camp for workers under the theme “Solidarity and Prosperity” for three days from 13-15 May 2019 Angkor Wat temple soil in Siem Reap province. The camp was attended by 24 workers from some factories in the Tuol Pongro area in Chaom …
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St. Peter’s Church (Po Thom) held the confirmation rite for 30 candidates on 26 May 2019. During his homily, Bishop Olivier Schmitthaeusler of the Apostolic Vicariate of Phnom Penh asked Catholics present reflective questions: “How do we promote the development of the Church and society? How do I myself promote the development of society in …
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A mother Men Yom who takes her child to receive service at the centre every day said: “Since coming to have received the service at the Peace Centre, my child is better than it was before. Previously the child’s eyes have clearly seen objects but now my child can see objects better.” The centre is …
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Having been baptised to receive renewed life with Jesus at Easter, 16 candidates proceeded to receive the sacrament of confirmation at the Chapel of Sts. Peter and Paul in Phnom Penh Thmey. The confirmation rite was administered by Bishop Olivier Schmitthaeusler of the Apostolic Vicariate of Phnom Penh with a large number of Catholics in …
Our Lady of the Smile Parish in Chamkar Teang celebrated Easter with 55 candidates from four places being baptised. The celebration of Easter was officiated by bishop Oliver Schmitthaeusler of the Apostolic Vicariate of Phnom Penh on 21 April 2019 in Takeo province. The 55 candidates who had come from these Churches were, Trapang Krongoung …
One hundred and twenty poor families received parcels of gifts on 10 April 2019 from St. Joseph’s Church in Phsar Toich in the pastoral sector of North of Phnom Penh on the occasion of the Khmer New Year. The event was held in Russey Keo district’s Tuol Sangke village, Phnom Penh, in the presence of …
An old man Suon Yoeun,76, has four children and resides in Phnom Penh’s Boeung Tompun commune. Though a bit old in age, the 76-year-old expressed his faith, saying: “I have believed and loved God always. Despite not being a full Catholic, I have always offered my entire life to God who directed and enlightened me …
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The Pastoral Office for Youth and Teenagers and Children of the Catholic diocese of Phnom Penh organised a three-day camp from 29-31 March for leaders of the young scouts from nine parishes of its diocese at the Kirirom National Park in Kampong Speu province. Sorn Sarouen, the head of the Pastoral Office for Youths, Teenagers …
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During a night of prayer for vocations for the 83rd time at St. Francis Xavier’s church ( Wat Champa ) in the pastoral sector of the Mekong River, Bishop Olivier Schmitthaeusler of the Apostolic Vicariate of Phnom Penh, requested that additional prayers be held for religious life in the service of the local Church. He …
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The Child Jesus Parish in BoeungTumpon celebrated Easter with 12 candidates being baptised, which was a sign of renewed life in communion of death and life in Christ. Easter celebration was held on 20 April 2019 in the pastoral sector at the southern zone in Mean Chey district’s BoeungTumpon commune, Phnom Penh with Fr. Damien …