The Dominican Sisters announce the passing of one of their dear members, Sister Imelda Aquino, OP on July 4, 2023. Father Romeo Convocar, Apostolic Administrator of the Archdiocese of Agana, and Father Michael Crisostomo, Delegate for the Apostolic Administrator, convey heartfelt prayers and condolences to the Missionaries of Saint Dominic and to Sister Imelda, on behalf of our entire archdiocese.

Archdiocese mourns death of Deacon Herbert Cruz On behalf of our entire Archdiocese of Agana, Father Romeo Convocar, Apostolic Administrator expresses prayers and condolences to the family of Deacon Herbert Cruz. Deacon Cruz died the morning of June 5 following a prolonged illness. He was among 12 men ordained to the archdiocese’s permanent diaconate program on Aug. 16, 2003. Deacon Herbert served devoutly in Santa Barbara parish, Dededo for many years following his ordination. We shall miss him greatly but are thankful to our Lord for the gift of his faithful servant. Our love and prayers to his wife Edna and the entire family.

Eternal Rest Grant Unto Sister Mary David --- The Sisters of Mercy bade a prayerful farewell to one of their longtime members, Sister Mary David Richard, RSM during a Mass of Christian Burial Friday, June 30, 2023 in the Chapel of Saint Therese at the Dulce Nombre de Maria Cathedral-Basilica in Hagåtña. The Mass celebrated by Father Mike Crisostomo with concelebrating priests Father William Mamangun, Father Eric Forbes, OFM Cap., Father Felix Leon Guerrero, OFM Cap., and Father Richard Kidd. Father Eric delivered the homily. Sister Mary David died on June 23, 2023. She entered the Mercy Sisters religious order on Sept. 15, 1947 and made her solemn profession of vows on August 16, 1953.