{"id":54508,"date":"2026-03-27 11:35:55","modified":"2026-03-27 11:36:25","title":"Cambodia: Adoratrices Sisters Inaugurate New Home in Phnom Penh","excerpt":"","thumbnail":"https:\/\/catholiccambodia.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/photo_11_2026-03-26_09-42-10.jpg","link":"https:\/\/catholiccambodia.org\/?p=54508&lang=en","content":"<div class=\"block block--layout-builder block--field-block:node:article:field-paragraphs\" data-layout-content-preview-placeholder-label=\"&quot;Paragraphs&quot; field\"><br\/><div class=\"block__content\"><br\/><div class=\"field field--name-field-paragraphs field--type-entity-reference-revisions field--label-hidden field__items\"><br\/><div class=\"field__item\"><br\/><div class=\"paragraph paragraph--type--text paragraph--view-mode--default\"><br\/><div class=\"clearfix text-formatted field field--name-field-text field--type-text-long field--label-hidden field__item\"><br\/><br\/><strong>The Adoratrices Sisters (Handmaids of the Blessed Sacrament and of Charity) inaugurated their new home in Phnom Penh on March 20, with a blessing ceremony led by Bishop Olivier Schmitthaeusler, Apostolic Vicar of Phnom Penh and Coadjutor Bishop Pierre Suon Hangly.<\/strong><br\/><br\/>The ceremony was attended by staff, members of the Catholic faithful, local authorities, and numerous national and international guests.<br\/><br\/>The new facility aims to provide shelter and support for women and children affected by violence and abandonment.<br\/><br\/>This home is the culmination of a vision held by the Adoratrices Sisters since their arrival in Cambodia in 2002. The Sisters began their mission in Siem Reap in 2007 by establishing the\u00a0<em>Renacer: Walk with Women<\/em>\u00a0program, which focuses on assisting survivors of violence, abandoned pregnant women, and those seeking to leave the sex trade and rebuild their lives. In 2017, they expanded to Phnom Penh, operating from rented houses until the completion of this permanent residence.<br\/><br\/>Speaking at the event, Bishop Pierre Suon Hangly said, \u201cThis home is more than just a building; it is a vital foundation for helping women and children abandoned by society rediscover their self-worth and reintegrate into community life.\u201d<br\/><br\/>He added that the center will also serve as a hub for psychological counseling and children\u2019s education, helping promote healing and social reintegration.<br\/><br\/>Currently, the residence accommodates five women and seven children.<br\/><br\/>Sr. Pilar Casas Navarro, Superior General of the Adoratrices and head of the Renacer project, explained that the design of the new home emphasizes openness. The use of glass walls instead of solid partitions symbolizes the need for residents to \u201copen their hearts\u201d to a new beginning, reflecting the meaning of\u00a0<em>Renacer<\/em>, or \u201crebirth.\u201d<br\/><br\/>\u201cWe are not here simply to work or manage a project; we are here for a mission, to love and to serve,\u201d Sr. Pilar said. \u201cThis home is a dream come true. It is a place where they can feel part of a family and rediscover dignity, hope, and new life.\u201d<br\/><div class=\"block block--layout-builder block--field-block:node:article:field-paragraphs\" data-layout-content-preview-placeholder-label=\"&quot;Paragraphs&quot; field\"><br\/><div class=\"block__content\"><br\/><div class=\"field field--name-field-paragraphs field--type-entity-reference-revisions field--label-hidden field__items\"><br\/><div class=\"field__item\"><br\/><div class=\"paragraph paragraph--type--gallery-slider paragraph--view-mode--default\"><br\/><div class=\"field field--name-field-field-media field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__item\"><br\/><div class=\"media-gallery view-mode-slick\"><br\/><div id=\"slick-media-20973-media-slideshow-slick-1\" class=\"slick blazy slick--optionset--gallery-slider blazy--on slick--initialized\" data-blazy=\"\"><nav class=\"slick__arrow\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Staff member Seng Sovann noted that, in addition to basic care, the team provides supplementary tutoring in English and Mathematics to ensure that the children receive a proper education.<\/span><\/nav><\/div><br\/><\/div><br\/><\/div><br\/><\/div><br\/><\/div><br\/><div class=\"field__item\"><br\/><div class=\"paragraph paragraph--type--text paragraph--view-mode--default\"><br\/><div class=\"clearfix text-formatted field field--name-field-text field--type-text-long field--label-hidden field__item\"><br\/><br\/>Bishop Olivier Schmitthaeusler highlighted the significance of the Sisters\u2019 presence, saying, \u201cTheir presence is a testimony to the living history of our Church, continuing the mission of Jesus. This home will bring light and hope to those in darkness.\u201d<br\/><br\/>He also emphasized that the Sisters\u2019 work complements the Church\u2019s broader mission to respond to the needs of the most vulnerable.<br\/><br\/>Currently, the Adoratrices Sisters run two missions in Cambodia: one in Banteay Meanchey with two members, and the main mission in Phnom Penh with five members.<br\/><br\/>The inauguration concluded in an atmosphere of warmth and solidarity, with bishops, priests, religious sisters, and lay faithful united in their commitment to humanitarian service in Cambodia.<br\/><br\/><\/div><br\/><\/div><br\/><\/div><br\/><\/div><br\/><\/div><br\/><\/div><br\/><div class=\"block block--views block--views-block:mg-article-authored-info-block-3\" data-layout-content-preview-placeholder-label=\"&quot;(TM Component) Authored Info&quot; views block\"><br\/><div class=\"block__content\"><br\/><div class=\"views-element-container\"><br\/><div class=\"view view-mg-article-authored-info view-id-mg_article_authored_info view-display-id-block_3 js-view-dom-id-4ed6d99aa23b0d32b9e5be38ae27cd55f9b3960dd544dcf5c053a27bdbe974a6\"><br\/><div class=\"view-content\"><br\/><div class=\"views-row\"><br\/><div class=\"views-field views-field-field-short-bio\"><br\/><div class=\"field-content\"><br\/><div class=\"pl-4 pr-6\"><\/div><br\/><\/div><br\/><\/div><br\/><\/div><br\/><\/div><br\/><\/div><br\/><\/div><br\/><\/div><br\/><\/div><br\/><\/div><br\/><\/div><br\/><\/div><br\/><div class=\"field__item\"><br\/><div class=\"paragraph paragraph--type--gallery-slider paragraph--view-mode--default\"><br\/><div class=\"field field--name-field-field-media field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__item\"><br\/><div class=\"media-gallery view-mode-slick\"><br\/><div id=\"slick-media-20973-media-slideshow-slick-1\" class=\"slick blazy slick--optionset--gallery-slider blazy--on slick--initialized\" data-blazy=\"\"><nav class=\"slick__arrow\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-54509\" src=\"https:\/\/catholiccambodia.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/photo_1_2026-03-26_09-42-10-1-1080x720.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1080\" height=\"720\" \/> <img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-54510\" src=\"https:\/\/catholiccambodia.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/photo_2_2026-03-26_09-42-10-1-1080x720.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1080\" height=\"720\" \/> <img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-54511\" src=\"https:\/\/catholiccambodia.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/photo_3_2026-03-26_09-42-10-1-1080x720.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1080\" height=\"720\" \/> <img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-54512\" src=\"https:\/\/catholiccambodia.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/photo_4_2026-03-26_09-42-10-1-1080x720.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1080\" height=\"720\" \/> <img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-54513\" src=\"https:\/\/catholiccambodia.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/photo_5_2026-03-26_09-42-10-1-1080x720.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1080\" height=\"720\" \/> <img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-54514\" src=\"https:\/\/catholiccambodia.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/photo_6_2026-03-26_09-42-10-1-1080x720.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1080\" height=\"720\" \/><\/span><\/nav><\/div><br\/><\/div><br\/><\/div><br\/><\/div><br\/><\/div><br\/><\/div><br\/><\/div><br\/><\/div><br\/><div class=\"block block--views block--views-block:mg-article-authored-info-block-3\" data-layout-content-preview-placeholder-label=\"&quot;(TM Component) Authored Info&quot; views block\"><br\/><div class=\"block__content\"><br\/><div class=\"views-element-container\"><br\/><div class=\"view view-mg-article-authored-info view-id-mg_article_authored_info view-display-id-block_3 js-view-dom-id-4ed6d99aa23b0d32b9e5be38ae27cd55f9b3960dd544dcf5c053a27bdbe974a6\"><br\/><div class=\"view-content\"><br\/><div class=\"views-row\"><br\/><div class=\"views-field views-field-field-short-bio\"><br\/><div class=\"field-content\"><br\/><div class=\"pl-4 pr-6\"><\/div><br\/><\/div><br\/><\/div><br\/><\/div><br\/><\/div><br\/><\/div><br\/><\/div><br\/><\/div><br\/><\/div>","categories":[{"id":158,"name":"Apostolic Vicariate of Phnom Penh"},{"id":150,"name":"Daily News"}],"tags":[]}