In a public letter addressed to all people, the Apostolic Vicar of Phnom Penh, Bishop Olivier Schmitthaeusler, has spoken strongly against the world’s “silence” amid ongoing wars, displacement, and human suffering. The letter opens starkly with a single word, “Silent!” setting the tone for a reflection that links the Christian

On December 20, 2025, the Growing Special Education School (GSES) in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, held an official ceremony to receive a donation of 100 million Cambodian Riel from Yeo’s, a Singaporean beverage company with offices and a strong market presence in Cambodia. The ceremony was presided over by Dr. Kim

Takeo Province: In a spirit of solidary and a firm love for peace, St. Mary of Smile parish and Ang Montrey Pagoda, located in Tram Kak District, Takeo Province, joined together to hold a prayer and chanting ceremony for peace in Cambodia. This meaningful ceremony was held on the evening

On December 21, 2025, around 2,300 children gathered for a joyful Christmas celebration at St. Mary of the Smile Parish in Takeo Province, southern Cambodia. The event was held under the leadership of Bishop Olivier Schmittaeusler, Apostolic Vicar of Phnom Penh. Most of the participating children came from villages surrounding

In a spirit of humanitarianism and national solidarity, Bishop Olivier Schmitthaeusler, Apostolic Vicar of Phnom Penh, contributed 2,000 USD to the Wat Ounalom Fund in Phnom Penh capital on December 16, 2025. The donation is intended for purchasing food and essential supplies for Cambodian refugees currently facing severe hardships due

In the context of the conflict between Cambodia and Thailand, Bishop Olivier urged the faithful to pray and to continue works of charity. He said, “As Catholics, we have a power, and that power is prayer—prayer for peace to come, not tomorrow, not the day after, but today.” He invited

In this meaningful meeting, the two religious leaders held a cordial and mutually understanding discussion, focusing primarily on the core theme of working together for peace. They also discussed ways to continue encouraging the faithful of both religions (Buddhism and Catholicism) to awaken their spirit of unity within the ethos

On December 13, Cambodia’s Phnom Penh Vicariate issued an appeal for fundraising to support schools located in high-risk areas and to assist Cambodian people who have been displaced due to the war along the Cambodia–Thailand border. In a letter signed by Bishop Olivier Schmitthaeusler, Apostolic Vicar of Phnom Penh, the