The combination of glorious sunshine, a big selection of plants and delicious homemade cakes attracted North Walsham residents to the annual Support Cambodia Plant Sale. Carol's soups and jams also sold well and to date a total of £702 has been raised to support communities in North-West Cambodia. Thanks to all who helped and especially to Adrian for organising it. … [Read more...] about Sunshine, Plants & Homemade Cake!
Remembering Bishop Tep Im Sotha
May 7th was the Anniversary of the martyrdom of Bishop Paul Tep Im Sotha, murdered by the Khmer Rouge in 1975 along with another priest, Fr Badre and two Australian tourists. There is now a permanent memorial at the martyrdom place, Kbal Spean [about 5 miles outside Svay Sisophon] and prayers and celebrations took place there, attended by many people, not just the Catholic … [Read more...] about Remembering Bishop Tep Im Sotha
Cambodia Comes to East Anglia
There was an opportunity to experience a little bit of Cambodia on Friday 9th May at a Cambodia-Style Mass at the Church of St John of the Cross, Aylsham. Nearly 60 people, including visitors from Ely, Ipswich, Bury St Edmunds and Great Yarmouth, joined Father David as he celebrated our link with Cambodia and especially our twinning with Svay Sisophon. Fathers Philip & Tony … [Read more...] about Cambodia Comes to East Anglia
Goodbye Father Franco & Brother Amalan…. and thanks!
Brother Amalan Thainase S.J, who has been at Svay for the last 18 months doing part of his training for the priesthood, has now returned to India to continue his studies. His strong faith, energy, commitment to service, [and his terrible jokes!] will be very much missed by the students and all who worked with him.We also are very grateful to Amalan for updating us with regular … [Read more...] about Goodbye Father Franco & Brother Amalan…. and thanks!
Holy Week & Easter – Same Celebration, Different Style!
United in spirit, in prayer and in friendship, Catholic communities in East Anglia and Cambodia celebrate the Passion, Death & Resurrection of the Lord with the same prayerful devotion... but in very different styles. We are truly blessed and privileged to be able to share in this way with our Cambodian friends. … [Read more...] about Holy Week & Easter – Same Celebration, Different Style!
