Gathering of Catechists in the Apostolic Prefecture of Kompong Cham

On the morning of Wednesday, October 28, 2026, the Catechetical Commission of the Catholic Church in the Apostolic Prefecture of Kampong Cham organized a gathering to encourage and build the capacity of catechists serving in their respective local communities.

The program featured three guest speakers who shared and presented on the following topics:

Father John Jesus (Hon), SDB: "Year One of Saint Francis of Assisi: The 800th Anniversary of His Death, and the Conclusion of the Jubilee Year on January 10, 2027, on the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord." (Note: The original Khmer text contains a typo '20217', which has been corrected to '2027' based on the liturgical calendar).

Father John Mary Vianney Phan Borei: "Social Observation: A Rapidly Changing Situation."

Father Paul Lay: "The Characteristics of a Catechist."

The event took place at St. Andrew Catholic Church in 

Kampong Cham city. It was presided over by Bishop Peter Suon Hangly, Apostolic Prefect of Kampong Cham, and was attended by clergy, religious men and women, catechists, lay faithful, and youth, with a total of approximately 70 participants.

 

By: Dam Suda