On July 7, 2024, the Catholic Community of Battambang is happy to hold a Mass for 12 candidates to become Elders of the Catholic Community of Battambang and to be witnesses of the faith appointed by Msgr. Tep Chanpiseth ( Enrique) is the Bishop of the Diocese of Battambang. In the sermon, the Bishop said, "Let the elders who have been called to be elders do the following three things: First, preserve the faith by giving good examples to the younger generation, and secondly encourage By virtue of compassion and love, and thirdly, give hope to the youth in the community.
