Category: Church
The Catholic Church in Cambodia.
Epiphany Gathering
Every year on the Sunday when Epiphany is celebrated, Bishop Olivier invites parish leaders, sisters, brothers, and priests to a gathering. He gives a talk and updates on what is happening in the diocese, there are some performances, and then all are invited to eat together.
Outdoor Creche
Christmas Day 2019
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I forgot to arrange for photos at the Christmas morning mass today but click here for photos from traveling across the city on Christmas Day.
Simbang Gabi in Phnom Penh 3
The Philippines Embassy in Phnom Penh was trying to recreate the spirit of the Simbang Gabi pre-Christmas devotions celebrated on the nine days before Christmas in the Philippines but limited it to three nights. The first two nights were Catholic masses but the third night was an ecumenical service with people attending from five Christian churches.
Simbang Gabi in Phnom Penh 2
This evening the Filipino Community had a second Simbang Gabi mass at the Philippino Embassy.
Don Bosco Christmas Bazaar
Every year the girls at the Salesian Sisters Technical School have a Christmas Bazaar in December. Click here to see what was going on there this year.
Celebrating Advent
New Seminary Building
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Last week the priests of the Phnom Penh Vicariate met at the pastoral center for a business meeting, prayer, a tour of the new seminary building, and lunch together. Click here to see pictures from the day.
New Apostolic Prefect–2
Finally all the clergy were vested and everything prepared and the installation ceremony began. It lasted about 2 1/2 hours. Click here to see pictures from the actual ceremony.