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Messages of Archbishop
MIchael Byrnes
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
Message on Vatican decision -- Mar. 18, 2018 -
parish mass schedule
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Holy Year of Reparation
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ARCHDIOCESAN News
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Calling it the best way to achieve "the greatest measure of justice for the greatest number of victims," Archbishop Michael Byrnes announced that the Archdiocese of Agaña planned to file Chapter 11 reorganization between mid-December and mid-January. Emphasizing that the mission of the Church would continue, the archbishop announced the news Wednesday, Nov. 7 during separate meetings with parishes, schools, Catholic groups and finally, the media.Read More
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Two of Guam’s seminarians studying at St. Patrick’s Seminary and University in Menlo Park, Cal. were instituted to the ministries of lectors and acolytes at an installation Mass on Nov. 7 in California. Honorio “Ron” V. Pangan, Jr. was installed as a lector and acolyte and William “Will” S. Mamangun was installed as an acolyte, moving them closer to the priesthood.Read More -
Archbishop Michael Byrnes asks all people on Guam to extend prayers and assistance to our brothers and sisters in the Northern Marianas who are suffering greatly because of the devastation of Supertyphoon Yutu Oct. 25. Catholic Social Service and Ministry for the Homeless are spearheading the archdiocese's "CNMI Typhoon Relief". Parishes will devote the special second collections from either this past Sunday, Oct. 28 or next Sunday, Nov. 4 to the typhoon relief. Schools and Catholic organizations are also collecting donations. More info. is forthcoming.Read More
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The Religious Sisters of Mercy (RSM) on Guam and close relatives of the late Sister Mary Jeanette Leon Guerrero, RSM, honored their beloved at the Dulce Nombre de Maria Cathedral-Basilica in Hagåtña on Tuesday, Oct. 23, 2018 in the glory of Our Lord Jesus Christ.Read More -
The Catholic Cemeteries office of the Archdiocese of Agaña has released the schedule of Masses to be celebrated at island cemeteries on All Souls Day Friday, November 2 as we commemorate all our faithful departed. Click the header to access the schedule.Read More -
Hundreds of Catholic youths and adults gathered to peacefully protest abortion at the Archdiocese of Agaña’s 2018 Life Chain held on Respect Life Sunday, Oct. 7 throughout the island.Read More -
Archbishop Michael Byrnes extends condolences and prayers to the Capuchin Franciscan friars upon the death of their longtime brother and servant of Christ, Father George Maddock. Fr. George died in New York on September 30. He was 81. Fr. George served on Guam and Hawaii for more than 50 years in many capacities. He was a beloved parish priest, seminary rector, school principal and teacher, religious superior and director of formation for future Capuchins. Fr. George will be buried in the friars' cemetery at Sacred Heart Church in Yonkers, New York.Read More -
A memorial Mass for the late Deacon Louis Agbulos will be celebrated 6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 5 at Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church in Agaña Heights. Reception will follow. Deacon “Louie” passed away Friday, Sept. 21 in California where he and his wife Cynthia had recently relocated. He was 62. Viewing and Rosary will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Monday, Oct. 1 at All Souls Mortuary in Long Beach, Cal. Mass of Christian Burial is 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 2 at St. Peter Chanel Catholic Church in Hawaiian Gardens, Cal.Read More -
More than 250 religion teachers and catechists joined Archbishop Michael Byrnes and keynote speaker Father Ron Richards as the Archdiocese of Agana held its 2018 Catechetical Conference Saturday, Sept. 15 at the Father Duenas Memorial School Phoenix Center. Story and photos upcoming in the Sept. 23 edition of the Umatuna Si Yuos.Read More -
The 2nd Annual Archbishop Byrnes fundraising Golf Tournament swung to life at the Onward Talofofo Golf Club Friday, August 31. Getting that tiny white ball into the tiny hole on the green was the goal but really, the true target was raising funds for the formation of future priests. Bullseye! The golfers helped raise $33,000 to assist Guam's seminarians. Click the header for the full story and pictures.Read More
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VATICAN NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS
Contempt for life is source of all evil says pope
Procuring an abortion is wrong, inhumane and like hiring a hit man "to fix a problem," Pope Francis said Oct. 10. Read story here.
Pope urges people: Never waste food
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NOTES & ANNOUNCEMENTS
Catholic Radio KOLG 90.9 FM is back on air temporarily on low power
KOLG 90.9 FM has resumed broadcasting after being knocked off the air due to damage to its tower by the recent typhoon. The radio station is broadcasting on low power temporarily but repairs are on-going. View the programming list of our archdiocesan radio station, the Light of the Marianas by clicking here.
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.