FEB. 23, 2025 -- NEWS RELEASE
Archbishop Ryan P. Jimenez asks everyone to please continue to pray for Pope Francis in his struggles with his health. The Vatican’s Press Office issued the following medical update on the Pope on Saturday evening:
“The condition of the Holy Father continues to be critical. Therefore, as explained yesterday, the Pope is not out of danger. This morning, Pope Francis experienced an asthma-like respiratory crisis of prolonged intensity, which required the administration of high-flow oxygen.
Today's blood tests also revealed thrombocytopenia, associated with anemia, which required the administration of blood transfusions.
The Holy Father remains alert and spent the day in an armchair, although he is more uncomfortable than yesterday. At the moment, the prognosis remains guarded.”
Archbishop Ryan today said, “We continue to express our love and concern for our Shepherd through our fervent prayers. May God guide the hands and minds of Pope Francis’ medical team and grant him full recovery from this ordeal.” The archbishop thanks everyone for their prayers.
Sent by Tony C. Diaz, Archdiocese of Agana Director of Communications, (671) 562-0065, [email protected].
Protocol No: 01-53 -- AVISO
Most Rev. Ryan P. Jimenez, D.D. Archbishop of Agaña announces the following appointments effective March 3, 2025:
• Father Paul Gofigan to the position of Vicar-General
• Father Junee Valencia to the position of Parochial Administrator
Blessed Diego Luis de San Vitores (Tumon)
• Monsignor Ruben Espeno to the position of Parochial Administrator, Our Lady
of Purification (Ma'ina)
• Father Danilo Trajano to the position of Parochial Vicar, Our Lady
of Lourdes (Yigo)
• Father Gerardo Hernandez to the position of Hospital Chaplain,
Guam Memorial Hospital
• Monsignor Ruben Espeno to the position of Personal Secretary
to the Archbishop
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In coordination with Archbishop Ryan, Chairperson Father Paul Gofigan and the Archdiocesan Liturgical Commission have issued information regarding Jubilee Year of Hope plenary indulgences and the start date of the pilgrimages to designated Pilgrim Churches.
The archbishop's Jan. 29 memo announcing the three designated Pilgrim Churches on Guam, namely, Dulce Nombre de Maria Cathedral Basilica, Hagatna; St Joseph Catholic Church, Inalahan; and St. John Paul the Great Chapel, Astumbo are also posted in this same Announcements section.