Fr. Romy proclaims the 2024 Liturgical Year as the “YEAR OF THE EUCHARISTIC REVIVAL”. We will open the “YEAR OF THE EUCHARISTIC REVIVAL” with Mass celebrated at 3 p.m. on the FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT, DEC. 3, 2023 at the Dulce Nombre de Maria Cathedral-Basilica. LET US ALL JOIN TOGETHER!
She has traveled to all parts of the island bringing God’s message of love to the people of Guam through her historic statue four times in the past three years. Now it’s time for the people to return to Hagatña to renew a longtime tradition of honoring Santa Marian Kamalen during the islandwide procession this December 8.
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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
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.
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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.
On behalf of the entire Archdiocese of Agaña, Apostolic Administrator Father Romeo Convocar extends prayers and deepest condolences to the Capuchin Friars and the family of Father Jose Villagomez, OFM Cap. on the passing of the beloved Capuchin priest.
Fr. Daniel J. Mulhauser obituary, May 7, 2023 Fr. Daniel J. Mulhauser, S.J., 96, of Syracuse, NY, passed away at Murray-Weigel Hall, Fordham University on May 7, 2023. He was born on January 28, 1927, in Syracuse, NY to the late Grace (Cushing) and George Mulhauser.