Apart from the widespread destruction of roads, homes and livelihoods, the recent flooding in Cambodia has disrupted the start of the new academic year. Many schools have only just returned after the long holiday and some, like Kbal Spean and Pongro [both about 5 miles from Svay Sisophon] are still experiencing floodwater very close to the school premises. But our Cambodian … [Read more...] about Happy New [School] Year!
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TIME TO REMEMBER
In a beautiful Cambodian-style Mass on Friday 18th October at Sacred Heart Hall, North Walsham we united in spirit with our twin parish in Cambodia to celebrate Pchum Ben or Feast of the Ancestors. 54 people, including Fr John Warrington and friends from St. Mary's Ipswich and Yarmouth, remembered our faithful departed with music from Cambodia & Taize, candles, incense … [Read more...] about TIME TO REMEMBER
Pchum Ben – Cambodians Remember
Pchum Ben is a special time in Cambodia when people go to the temple or church to remember and pray for their deceased loved ones. Families gather together [Pchum means 'gather'] to celebrate their memory, pray, light candles, burn incense and make offerings of food, [Ben means 'collect' ] which are later distributed to the poor.In a way it's similar to our Catholic 'All Souls … [Read more...] about Pchum Ben – Cambodians Remember
Flooding in Battambang
Pictures from Battambang [centre of the Diocese] taken yesterday [6th October] by Father Totet, showing serious flooding in the town. The Diocesan Centre and church are the other side of the river, across the bridge in the picture! The area below the bridge is normally a park and pleasure area. The second picture shows one of the main streets near the town centre. Father … [Read more...] about Flooding in Battambang
News from Sisophon!
Brother Amalin SJ , working at the Jesuit Centre in Svay Sisophon has sent news and pictures. EXAM RESULTS Firstly, All our Grade 12 students passed their exams this year and have almost everyone got admissions in the universities to pursue their higher studies in suitable areas of their capacity. Fr.Rajat is happy with their progress and wished all of them God's … [Read more...] about News from Sisophon!
