Vatican accepts resignation of Archbishop Byrnes; Pope appoints Father Romeo Convocar Apostolic Administrator

May the peace of Our Lord, Jesus Christ be with you. I write this letter to remind all faithful of a standing directive related to the Neocatechumenal Way. On March 15, 2017, Archbishop Michael Byrnes instructed the lead catechists of the Neocatechumenal Way in Guam to put a “pause” on the formation of new communities. The directive was issued in both a long form letter (Protocol No. 2017-074) which was disseminated to all clergy and a short form letter (Protocol No. 2017-075) read at Masses throughout our churches. Additionally, during his term here as Episcopal Vicar, Father Ron Richards communicated a message by the archbishop that the moratorium remained in effect. He did so in a letter (Protocol No. 2021-064) written to the Itinerant Catechist Team of the Neocatechumenal Way on August 18, 2021. Copies of all three letters accompany this memorandum.

Important AMENDMENT to Oct. 4, 2022 AVISO, Protocol No. 2022-115 clarifying when Feast of the Annunciation as a Holy Day of Obligation is abrogated (Pls. see sentences in bold at bottom of page) Reinstatement of Holy Days of Obligation to include two additional Holy Days

The Knights of Columbus Guam Assembly 2419 and Council 13373 presented a check donation in support of the Archdiocese of Agaña Youth Ministry on Friday, March 10, 2023.

The Catholic faithful of Guam are mourning the passing of a dear and faithful servant of God, Deacon Louis John Rama