Bishop Olivier Schmitthaeusler, Apostolic Vicar of Phnom Penh, Cambodia, solemnly announced on March 18 the closure of the diocesan inquiry into the cause of beatification and canonization of Joseph Chhmar Salas and his 11 companions, concluding more than a decade of investigation into their lives and witness. The closing ceremony
Bishop Olivier Schmitthaeusler, Apostolic Vicar of Phnom Penh, Cambodia, paid tribute to the heroic sacrifice of Vietnamese priest François-Xavier Trương Bửu Diệp during a Mass marking the 80th anniversary of his death on March 12 at Plov Trey Parish. In his homily, the bishop highlighted the priest’s ultimate act of
The 15th Catholic Youth Pilgrimage of the Vicariate of Phnom Penh gathered around 300 young people from February 27 to March 1 in Battambang Province, about 300 kilometers west of Phnom Penh, capital of Cambodia. Organized by the Vicariate’s Office for Children, Adolescents, and Youth, the three-day event centered on
The Catholic Vicariate of Phnom Penh in Cambodia held its first-ever pastoral gathering under the theme “The Vicariate of Phnom Penh Is Full of Life”, bringing together clergy, religious, and lay leaders for a celebration of communion, mission, and shared service. The two-day gathering was held on February 5–6, 2026,
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
[BATTAMBANG] – In a spirit of compassion and peace, on the night of December 18 and the morning of December 19, 2025, Bishop Olivier Schmitthaeusler, Apostolic Vicar of Phnom Penh, accompanied by seven Buddhist abbots from Tram Kak District, Takeo Province, visited and provided relief aid to displaced families currently
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
