May 7th was the anniversary of the death of Paul Tep Im Sotha, the first Apostolic Prefect [Bishop] of Battambang. Monsigneur Tep Im, along with Fr John Badre, a French Benedictine, was brutally murdered in 1975 by the Khmer Rouge at a place 5 kilometres outside Svay Sisophon, now known in English as the Land of the Martyrs. A shrine has now been established there and it has … [Read more...] about CELEBRATION AT THE LAND OF THE MARTYRS
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EASTER NEWS FROM SISOPHON
Thanks to Jesuit Brother Amalan Thainase, we have news from Sisophon. Congratulations to six young people baptized on Easter Sunday. We send them our love and prayers. Blessing of houses is traditional at Khmer New Year. Father Rajat blessed local houses, including those of parish workers Kim Yee and Ham Sok. The second picture shows the 'blessing of the old'also a … [Read more...] about EASTER NEWS FROM SISOPHON
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Choom reap soo-a! We've been visiting the family! 10 parish members have just returned from 17 days in Cambodia, mainly visiting SVAY SISOPHON but also four other church centres in the Diocese of Battambang, and the sense of 'extended family' was very real, especially in our twin parish. Although very enjoyable, it was emphatically NOT a holiday and … [Read more...] about French Fries, Laughing Cow Cheese and Mangosteens
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