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Messages of Archbishop
MIchael Byrnes
Archbishop's Message on guilty verdict upheld against Bishop Apuron, April 5, 2019
Archbishop's Message Against Legalizing Recreational Marijuana
Lenten Message, 2019
Message on the summit in Rome, Feb. 21, 2019
Message on casino gambling, Feb. 13, 2019
Message on Advent, Dec. 2, 2018
MESSAGE TO THE PEOPLE OF CHRIST ON FILING CHAPTER 11 REORGANIZATION AND PROVIDING JUSTICE TO ABUSE VICTIMS, Nov. 8, 2018
Message to the People of Christ on clergy sexual abuse & Sept. 17-21 mediation -- Sept. 23, 2018
Pastoral Message on Close of Year of Reparation -- May 27, 2018
Message on Tribunal decision in case of Archbishop Apuron -- Mar. 20, 2018
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Holy Year of Reparation
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ARCHDIOCESAN News
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As part of Chapter 11, Reorganization, Aug. 15, 2019 has been set for persons to file a sexual abuse claim or general claim against the Archdiocese of Agana. Click the header above to view the publication notice and please see the "Sexual Abuse Bar Date Notice Package" to the right for related information.Read More
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Archbishop Michael Byrnes will join newly installed archbishops from across the world in Rome to concelebrate a Mass with Pope Francis on June 29 at St. Peter’s Basilica, celebrating the conferral of the pallium upon them. Archbishop Byrnes’ leadership was fully affirmed as Metropolitan Archbishop of Agaña Apr. 4 when the Vatican issued an announcement upholding a guilty verdict against now-Bishop Anthony Sablan Apuron related to sexual abuse of youths in past years.Read More
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With Rome upholding the guilty verdict against Bishop Anthony Apuron April 4, Father Ron Richards, J.C.L., chancellor of the Archdiocese of Agana transmitted an archdiocesan-wide memo Tuesday, Apr. 23. underscoring Pope Francis’ affirmation of Archbishop Michael Byrnes as the full and unquestionable shepherd of the Catholic Church on Guam. Click the header for the full story.Read More -
Thousands of faithful from the Archdiocese of Agana filled our churches to celebrate the glorious resurrection of Jesus Christ our Savior during Easter Sunday. Archbishop Michael Byrnes discussed the significance of Easter in his annual Easter message.Read More -
Archbishop Michael Byrnes announced April 4 that the Apostolic Tribunal of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith has upheld a guilty verdict against now Bishop Anthony Apuron, "finding the Archbishop guilty of delicts against the Sixth Commandment against minors." See Archbishop Byrnes initial message after the announcement by the Holy See Press Office.Read More -
Official news that Rome had upheld a guilty verdict for former Archbishop Anthony S. Apuron first reached Guam Thursday, April 4, 2019 with the Holy See Press Office issuing an announcement. Access the official Rome announcement by tapping the header above.Read More -
The Archdiocese of Agaña is not wavering in its position that legalizing recreational marijuana will produce great harm on island despite the 35th Guam Legislature’s passage of Bill 32 on March 27. After senators voted to approve Bill 32 on the legalization of recreational marijuana by a vote of 8-7, Gov. Lou Leon Guerrero now has until April 8 to approve or reject it.Read More
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Sister Mary Angelica Perez passed away peacefully at Mercy Care Center, Oka, Tamuning, Guam on Mar. 21, 2019 at the age of 89.Read More -
In order to provide for pastoral support to the pastors, priests, religious and faithful of the various areas of the Archdiocese of Agaña, it is appropriate to establish geographical subdivisions of the Archdiocese so that the pastoral mission and care of souls may be more effective, in accord with c. 374§2. These subdivisions are to be called “vicariates forane.”Read More
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Archbishop Michael Michael Byrnes has decreed the establishment of four vicariates within the Archdiocese of Agana. The March 24, 2019 edition of Umatuna Si Yu'os explains all you need to know about vicariates.Read More
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Catholics on Guam and throughout the world began the holy Lenten season by attending Mass on Ash Wednesday, March 6. Archbishop Michael Byrnes celebrated 12:15 p.m. Mass at the University of Guam Calvo Field House following a long-standing archdiocese tradition and priests also administered ashes on the faithful's foreheads during Masses throughout the island.Read More
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SEXUAL ABUSE BAR DATE NOTICE PACKAGE
Notice of Deadline for Filing Claims Relating to Or Arising From Sexual Abuse. For a copy, click here.
Sexual Abuse Proof of Claim. For a copy, click here
Important: This form must be received no later than Aug. 15, 2019 at 5:00 p.m.
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NOTES & ANNOUNCEMENTS
CALLING All PILGRIMS: JOIN
PALLIUM PILGRIMAGE TO ROME
The Archdiocese of Agaña has solidified details for a pilgrimage to Rome, Italy to celebrate the historic occasion of Archbishop Michael Byrnes receiving a pallium from Pope Francis.
The “Celebration of the Conferral of the Pallium” pilgrimage will be June 24 to July 1 and is being coordinated by Father Ron Richards, the Chancellor of our archdiocese. Click here for more information and a digital copy of the registration form.. See this Sunday, May 19's Umatuna Si Yuos for related story or visit umatuna.org.
SAVE OUR STATION (SOS) Catholic Radio KOLG 90.9
KOLG 90.9 FM is in dire need of help and faces closure unless it received an infusion of funds to sustain operations. If you are moved to contribute to the Save Our Station campaign, call 562-0065 or find out more information by clicking here. THANK YOU!
Ministry to the Homeless Thrift Store
The Archdiocese of Agaña’s new Ministry to the Homeless Thrift Store is open Mondays to Fridays, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Saturdays 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Located at 231 Hesler Place, Suite 101, in Hagåtña across Julale Shopping Center. Click here for story.
Catholic Social Service's thrift store
Visit the longtime Catholic agency's thrift store which is open 9 a.m.-4 p.m. at their site in Barrigada Hts. Phone: 635-1441.