RIP: Sister Mary Concepta Meno,RSM

The Sisters of Mercy, our Archdiocese of Agana and the island community mourn the passing of Sister Mary Concepta Meno on Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2022.

Archdiocese of Agaña Message Regarding Archbishop Byrnes

It is a very challenging time in our archdiocese. This has been the truth for quite some time. We appreciate the resilience of our Catholic Faithful amid the difficulties.

Guam Heartbeat Act of 2022

Sharing an important letter by the Vicar General, Rev. Romeo Convocar to Vice-Speaker Tina Muna Barnes regarding The Guam Heartbeat Act of 2022.

Return of Tabernacle to original place of prominence

Sunday, Nov. 27, 2022, 9:30 AM BLESSING & MASS at the Dulce Nombre de Maria Cathedral-Basilica to return the Tabernacle to its original place of prominence All are welcome to the celebration!

2022 Clergy Christmas Concert

Christmas concert to benefit retired clergy - December 22 and 23, 2022 at the Grand Ballroom of the Hyatt Regency Guam at 6:30 PM. We hope you will join us in celebrating the Nativity of the Lord through this musical performance. Please CLICK HERE for ways to support this important fund-raising event.

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

Superintendent of Catholic Education Job Opening. Please click the link for more details.

Catholic Pro-Life Fundraiser

Please support the tireless work of Guam's dedicated Catholic Pro-life Committee members as they combat abortion and save lives of the unborn. Love life. Save lives.

Umatuna Si Yu'os

YOUTHS AMONG FAITHFUL INSPIRED BY SANTA MARIAN KAMALEN

Young Catholics of Guam shared their thoughts on celebrating the feast of Santa Marian Kamalen and the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary on Dec. 9 as hundreds of island faithful gathered to honor the patroness of Guam and the Marianas Islands.

Catholic schools closed Wed. Nov. 27 due to tropical storm

The Archdiocese of Agana sheltered with the rest of the island as tropical storm Kammuri passed Guam without much damage Wed. Nov. 27. Since Guam was placed in Condition of Readiness (COR) 2 classes were cancelled for Wednesday at our Catholic schools. We give thanks to God for keeping our island safe. Prayers for all others in the Marianas and elsewhere that might be in the path of Kammuri.

Archdiocese celebrates Mass in remembrance of departed clergy, religious

The Archdiocese of Agana celebrates Mass in remembrance of departed clergymen and religious sisters on Friday, Nov. 9 at Pigo Catholic Church several days after All Souls Day.

Archbishop Byrnes, Oceania bishops have ad limina visit with Pope Francis

Archbishop Michael Byrnes was among the bishops of the Episcopal Conference of the Pacific (CEPAC) whom Pope Francis welcomed recently as part of their “ad limina” visit in Rome recently. The pope held a private audience with the bishops of Oceania in his private library at the Apostolic Palace on September 30, 2019. Bishop Ryan Jimenez of the Diocese of Chalan Kanoa was also part of the ad limina visit.

Archdiocese to hold Liturgical Conference on Nov. 23

The Archdiocesan Liturgical Commission will hold a Liturgical Conference from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Nov. 23, 2019 at St. Anthony Catholic School and St. Anthony Catholic Church in Tamuning. The theme of the Liturgical Conference is “This is my Body”. The focus will be on the real presence of Jesus Christ in the Eucharist. Registration fee is $15 from Oct. 9 until Nov. 18. Registration forms will be available at all parish offices.

St. Anthony to host 2020 Guam Catholic Men's Conference

St Anthony Catholic Church will host the 2020 Guam Catholic Men's Conference to be held on Saturday, January 18.

Archdiocese raising funds to aid Bahamas hurricane victims

Though we are separated by a vast ocean and thousands of miles away, the Archdiocese of Agaña is reaching out to help victims of the recent hurricane that struck the Bahamas by organizing a relief fund spearheaded by the Ministry for the Homeless and Catholic Social Service. Read how you can help.

Archdiocese continues Protection of Children Training

The Archdiocese of Agaña continued its mandatory refresher course in the national VIRTUS program as part of its Safe Environment initiative to keep all children safe. The most recent training took place Aug. 23 and 26. For more info., please contact the Safe Environment Office at 562-0029.

Brother Jason makes final vows with Capuchins

Brother Jason Chargualaf, OFM Cap (Order of Friars Minor Capuchin) pronounced his final vows, or perpetual profession, on Thursday, Aug. 1, binding himself to the Capuchin way of life.

Archdiocese bids farewell to Father Vito

Archbishop Michael Byrnes, Father Jeff San Nicolas and numerous priests of the Archdiocese of Agana gathered to celebrate the memorial Mass of the late Father Vito San Andres, Monday, July 8 at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Yigo. Hundreds filled the church to honor the beloved priest who died June 30, 2019.

Archbishop con-celebrates Pallium Mass with pope, other archbishops in Rome

Archbishop Michael Byrnes joined newly installed archbishops from across the world in Rome to con-celebrate a Mass with Pope Francis on June 29 at St. Peter’s Basilica. They celebrated the conferral of the pallium upon them.

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 at top right to view the publication notice and please see the "Sexual Abuse Bar Date Notice Package" to the right for related information.