Apostolic Vicariate of Phnom Penh, Roman Catholic diocese in Phnom Penh, Cambodia
The Apostolic Vicariate of Phnom Penh is a Catholic administrative organization serving the faithful throughout Cambodia. It operates through multiple parishes and pastoral centers that provide religious services and community programs across the country.
Founded in 1850 as a Catholic mission territory, this institution has a long history of serving the faithful in Cambodia. It faced severe disruption when religious activities were banned during the Khmer Rouge period.
The parishes blend Catholic practice with Khmer customs in their everyday worship and community life. You can see how Western and local traditions mix together in the churches and religious gatherings.
The vicariate's main offices are based in Phnom Penh and can be reached through local contact channels for information about religious services. Visitors interested in attending worship can locate parish churches throughout the city and surrounding areas.
A bishop of this vicariate lost his life in 1977 during the Khmer Rouge era, becoming a symbol of faith amid persecution. This tragic history marks one of Cambodia's most difficult periods and remains part of local memory.
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