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One of the many refreshing aspects of Cambodian  life is the pace at which building projects proceed - and the new Xavier Jesuit School at Svay Sisophon is no exception. Our parish group  visited the site in late January so  it's fascinating to now see the plans being drawn, the soil experts on the land and particularly to see the team of people who will make this exciting … [Read more...] about New Jesuit School Takes Shape

This week: Father Heri Dies at 62. Father Heri Bratasudama SJ, inspirational former Parish Priest of Siem Reap, died on Wednesday 26th February in Jakarta. He was 62 years old and will be remembered for his unstinting service of the poor and wonderful laugh which never failed to cheer. He said once that he had not " come here [Cambodia] to convert the people, simply to love … [Read more...] about News from Cambodia

Finally, the 200 mile journey north again, to our twin parish of Svay Sisophon, 20 miles from the Thai border. A wonderful welcome from many old friends, Father Rajat, Brother Amalan, Sister Amor, Om Cecile [as outrageous as ever!], Teacher Saory, Kim Yee and many more – we had indeed 'come back'..again! In three manic days we managed to fit in visits to families living on the … [Read more...] about YOU ARE OUR FRIENDS…..Svay Sisophon & Poipet

                      Our next stop was Kompong Chhnang [Clay Pot Port] in the south of the country, and a very different experience. Here, Fathers Franco and Viney minister to a mixed Vietnamese/Khmer community spread over a wide area, many of them living in floating villages on the Tonle Sap River, effectively 'water gypsies' with all the attendant problems of itinerant … [Read more...] about ” YOU ARE OUR FRIENDS….to Kompong Chhnang & the South

            “ You are our friends – you always come back”. That sentiment, voiced by a Cambodian student two years ago, was reiterated over and over again as we made our latest journey around North-West Cambodia, visiting not just our twin parish of Svay Sisophon but also a number of other projects. Six of us made the trip: parish … [Read more...] about “YOU ARE OUR FRIENDS – YOU ALWAYS COME BACK!” – Bangkok to Battambang