Pope's Lenten Message for 2024

News Release, 2024 Catholic Educators Conference

Message, World Day of Prayer for Consecrated Life

Archdiocese of Agana Monthly Calendar

Major dates and events of the Archdiocese of Agana for March, 2024

Doctrine of the Faith's Declaration “Fiducia Supplicans"

Dec. 22, 2023 Apostolic Administrator’s statement on “Fiducia Supplicans"

UMATUNA: Apostolic Administrator Letter Proclaiming Year of Eucharistic Revival

Fr. Romy proclaims the 2024 Liturgical Year as the “YEAR OF THE EUCHARISTIC REVIVAL”.

Office of Safe Environment: BACKGROUND CHECKS RENEWAL

Please review your date of last background check. If it has been five (5) years, you are due for a renewal. Please contact the Office of Safe Environment if you are unsure.

Office of Safe Environment: NEW TRAINING MODULE

NEW TRAINING LAUNCHED - MODULE 7 was launched November 17, 2023 - "Healthy Boundaries for Adults: Boundary Development and Implementation 1.0" Please LOGIN to your VIRTUS account to see if you are required to complete this module before the end of NOV 2024.

WHERE A SAINT VISITED AND SLEPT

The Chancery compound housing the residence of the Archbishop of Agaña and offices of the Archdiocese of Agaña has monumental spiritual, historical, and cultural significance for the Catholic faithful of Guam and the island community in general. Distinguished for being the living quarters and headquarters of four of the first five bishops of the Catholic Church on Guam in the past 65 years, the importance of the Chancery to the people of Guam was especially elevated

AOA NEWS RELEASE

Archdiocese grateful to Phoenix Foundation for group’s efforts to save Archbishop’s home and Chancery

PHOENIX FOUNDATION PRESS RELEASE

Help us Save a Saint’s Legacy on Guam: The Historic Chancery where Saint John Paul II stayed

RIP: Sr. Imelda Aquino, OP

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.

RIP: Deacon Herbert Cruz

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.

RIP: Sr. Mary David Richard, RSM

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.

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

Saint Anthony Catholic School invites motivated educational professionals to apply for the position of principal. 671-647-1140 (click here for more info)

OBITUARY PÅLE' JOSE G. VILLAGOMEZ, OFM Cap

Påle' Jose Garrido Villagomez, OFM Cap, born on Saipan on September 30, 1944, was called by the Lord to eternal life on May 20, 2023 at the Guam Regional Medical Center. He was 78 years old.

NEWS RELEASE - NO CLASSES MONDAY (5/22)

Catholic schools will not have classes Monday, MAY 22, 2023 upon anticipated declaration of COR 2 tonight