Living Mission — Change comes to Cambodia
byChange in a developed society can proceed at a measured pace as city planners and corporate executives project future needs and trends, as researchers…
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Living Mission — Sharing our privilege
byLiving outside the United States creates a real awareness of the differences in societies — the various ways things are perceived and understood and…
Living Mission — Parish makes tough choices in Cambodia
byBecause there are basically no social service agencies like Catholic Charities in Cambodia and because the English Catholic Community in Phnom Penh has committed…
Living Mission — St. Vincent de Paul outreach key in Cambodia
byProbably the two most important activities in any parish are the celebration of the Eucharist and outreach to the needy, usually done through a…
Living Mission — The Kingdom of Wonder: Not for everyone
byPeople often ask what is most difficult about living in Cambodia. What are the problems we face, the difficult issues we must deal with?…
Living Mission — Weddings in Cambodia
byWeddings are part of every human society and culture but the rituals and customs surrounding marriage can vary tremendously. I do not officiate many…
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New challenges for
the deaf in Cambodia
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At the end of June, I had to lay off 11 staff of the Deaf Development Programme (DDP) because of cuts in funding. At…
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Globalization and interconnectedness
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Three weeks ago, I had to lay off eleven staff members of the Maryknoll Deaf Development Programme here in Cambodia. A major Catholic donor…
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Getting ‘back to normal’
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In the beginning of what became the COVID-19 pandemic, as we experienced an increasing number of closures, cancellations and changed plans, people often expressed…
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Life in Cambodia is improving
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When I worked in Hong Kong, several family and friends came to visit. Not so many have come to Cambodia, partly because many perceive…