THE CATHOLIC CHURCH IN NORTHWEST CAMBODIA

CHONG KHNIES

This small community is made up of ten families and is located in the immenseTonle Sap lake. The Church arrived to this floating village in 2001, was the first time a Priest goes there after the Pol Pot Regime.The floating church provides services to over a hundred people, most of whom are fishermen of Vietnamese origin. The aim is to facilitate the integration of the Vietnamese community in Cambodia.

Daily life in the lake is very difficult, and it is a challenge to offer services to a population whose main worry is to survive each day. Activities include literacy classes for the children, catechism and regular gatherings. A feeding program provides daily porridge for children.

 

Apostolic Prefecture of Battambang; Phum Rumchek 1, Khum Rattanak; Box 330, Battambang, Cambodia Tel: +855 53 730219; Email: prefbatt@battambang.net