apostolic-vicariate-of-phnom-penh

Final Statement: Eighth Buddhist-Christian Colloquium (Phnom Penh, 27–29 May 2025), 30.05.2025

Eighth Buddhist-Christian Colloquium Buddhists and Christians Working Together for Peace through Reconciliation and Resilience at the Catholic Pastoral Center, Phnom Penh, Cambodia 27-29 May 2025 Final Statement The Dicastery for Interreligious Dialogue, in collaboration with Preah Sihanouk Raja Buddhist University and the Catholic Church in the Kingdom of Cambodia, convened

Read More »

Cambodian Church pays tribute to Pope Francis’ legacy

source: radio veritas The Catholic Church in Cambodia held a solemn memorial Mass on April 26 to honor the life and legacy of Pope Francis, who passed away on Easter Monday, April 21, 2025. The Mass, celebrated by Bishop Olivier Schmitthaeusler, Apostolic Vicar of Phnom Penh, gathered over 1,000 faithful,

Read More »

Cambodian Catholics Send Aid to Myanmar on Good Friday

On Good Friday, commemorating the Passion of Jesus Christ, the Catholic Church in Cambodia extended a gesture of solidarity by donating Cardinal Charles Bo, Archbishop of Yangon, Myanmar, on April 18.  The announcement came in a letter released by Bishop Olivier Schmitthaeusler, Apostolic Vicar of Phnom Penh, on behalf of Cambodia’s

Read More »

Cambodia: Parents Urge Government for Autism Inclusion Policies

“Don’t turn children with autism into a business,” urged Many Phok, director of the Growing Special Education School (GSES), as she delivered a heartfelt message to over 1,000 attendees during the World Autism Awareness Day event at Jesus Child Parish in Boeung Tumpun on April 2 in Phnom Penh, Cambodia.

Read More »

Caritas Cambodia meets to seek hope and serve people

Caritas Cambodia, the social development agency of the Catholic Church in the country, organized the 31st annual staff retreat under the theme “Pilgrims of Hope.”  Organized by the three bishops of Cambodia, the program took place from February 4 to 6 at Phnom Vor Natural Paradise Resort in Kampot Province,

Read More »

Youths on pilgrimages to deepen faith in Cambodia

As many as 240 young people embarked on a three-day pilgrimage on foot from March 1–3 to deepen their faith in Cambodia. Pilgrims from the seven provinces and cities of the Phnom Penh diocese began at Treng Trayeung Parish. They traveled 100 km southwest to Preah Suramarit Kosamak Kirirom National

Read More »

Cambodian bishop tells Catechumens to pray, be compassionate and serve

source: radio veritas As many as 185 catechumens in Cambodia prepared for Easter baptism this year. Bishop Olivier Schmitthaeusler of Phnom Penh spoke to catechumens at the Phnom Penh Thmey Centre in Phnom Penh, emphasizing the importance of prayer, compassion, and service during their program preparation. He instructed them to emulate

Read More »