Khmer-Language Memorial Service for Maryknoll Sister Joyce Quinn

2 September 2000

Three memorial services were held in Phnom Penh for Maryknoll Sister Joyce Ann Quinn who died 4 August 2000. The first was at the community health center in Boeung Pun Tum where Joyce worked. This second one was held at the Khmer church in Phnom Penh for the Khmer-speaking community. The third was at the regular Saturday evening liturgy of the English-speaking international Catholic community.

Congregation at the Khmer church The Khmer memorial service was held in the small chapel at the Khmer church in Phnom Penh.
Bishop Emile preaching at the memorial Bishop Emile Destombs preached at the Khmer ceremony
The priest concelebrants at the memorial service A large number of priests came to the service and concelebrated
Bishop Emile and Frs. Jim Noonan and John Barth Maryknoll Fathers Jim Noonan and John Barth sat on either side of Bishop Emile
Maryknoll Sister Len Montiel speaking about Joyce Maryknoll Sister Len Montiel gave a reflection about Sister Joyce
Placing incense before Joyce's photograph Maryknoll Sisters Regina Pellicore and Len Montiel placing incense before the photograph of Joyce
A Vietnamese Sister of Providence and Lay Missioner Kim Mom This Vietnamese Sister of Providence talking to MMAF Lay Missioner Kim Mom was a special friend of Joyce
A reception outside after the service After the service a simple reception was held outside in the courtyard of the church complex

See also the Memorial Service with the English-speaking Community

Go to the Memorial Service at Boeung Pun Tum
Go to the Memorial Service with the English-speaking Community
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