Living Mission — When in Rome
byThere was a book — The Ugly American — popular when I was in high school. It was about U.S. diplomats who were not…
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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…
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 — 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?…
Local priest worships, dines with the president
byWhile President Joe Biden was in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, Nov. 12 for a special summit between the U.S. and the Association of Southeast Asian…
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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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…
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A prolonged emergency in Cambodia
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A year ago the COVID-19 situation in the United States was becoming more and more dire. Infections were spreading geographically and increasing numerically. At…