A Statement from Walter G. Denton
This is the full statement of Walter Denton. An abbreviated version was read to the press on June 7, 2016, on the steps of the Agana Cathedral Pastoral Center. This full statement was delivered to Archbishop Apuron via a Cathedral office staff member.For 38 years I have carried a heavy burden. This tragic incident that I experienced totally changed the direction of my life and what I wanted to be. I was raped by Archbishop Anthony Sablan Apuron, who at that time was a priest in Agat, and whom I trusted. I worshiped the ground he walked on. He was my mentor, my teacher. He was like a father to me, so I thought. He was the PRIEST I wanted to become but, he took that all away from me.My name is Walter G. Denton of Agat, Guam. At the young age of 8 years, I did something I have always wanted to do and that was to be an Altar Boy for my church in Agat, Guam. I always attended church services every Sunday morning with my parents. Watching the Alter Boys perform their duties during church service motivated my desires to serve God and to become a priest. I attended Mount Carmel Catholic School and also attended Confraternity of Christian Doctrine (CCD) Classes on the weekends to learn more about God and his teachings. I may have been young but, I knew that was my calling. Going to Church and attending CCD classes was a priority for me. Fast forward to Friday April 15, 1977 on or about 5:30 pm. Father Anthony Apuron (ARCHBISHOP) was to give the Friday evening service. I was on the schedule to assist Father Anthony Apuron during Mass. After Mass, Father Tony asked me to stay at the Rectory on Saturday evening. I told Father Anthony I had to ask my Dad. My Dad told me I could.When it came to the Church and my duties as an Altar Boy, my Dad never stood in the way. On or about Saturday evening April 16, 1977, I went to the Rectory where Father Anthony was waiting for me. I asked if anyone else was spending the night and Father Anthony said no. I didn't think anything of it but, in a way I felt kind of weird being there by myself. I have never spent the night there alone in Rectory with Father Anthony let alone any other priest. It's always been with the other Alter Boys.We ate dinner and talked a little bit. After dinner I helped Father Anthony wash the dishes. After cleaning up the dirty dishes I went into the living room and sat on the lazy boy chair and watched TV for a little bit. I started to feel tired and sleepy. I pulled the handle of the lazy boy and got it to recline. As I was laying on the lazy boy chair Father Anthony came into the living room and asked me if I was ready to go to sleep. I told yes and that I was going to sleep on the lazy boy chair. He said no and he insisted I sleep in the bedroom with him. I said okay Father. At the same time I did not feel comfortable but, I did anyways. We went into the bedroom and I went straight to bed. I remember feeling so tired and the next thing I was fast asleep.Please forgive me for what I am about to say. It hurts so much just thinking about it. Whenever I talk about it, I start to break down and cry. It's like it just happened yesterday.Sometime late that evening or early morning, I woke up feeling something or someone on top of me smothering me and I felt something going in my ass-hole and it was hurting me. I was pinned down to the bed on my stomach with my legs spread apart. I could not move. I could not move my arms or my legs. I was pinned down. I felt something going into my ass and it hurt so much. I shouted out to Father Anthony to stop. I kept shouting and I tried to move but, all I could feel was him on top of me thrusting something into my ass.He told me it will be alright. He said he will take care of me and give me straight A's in Theology. It seemed like forever that Father Anthony stayed on top of me. I was crying out to him asking him to please stop. I kept saying that it hurts and to please stop. I could hear him moaning and him thrusting his penis in me. He finally stopped and he laid down on me like he was resting. He got off me and I immediately got off the bed. I was crying and breathing hard. I can feel my butt was all wet. I asked him why he did that to me. I kept asking why. He said if I said anything to anyone, no will believe me.I got my clothes and I went out to the living room and I stood by the front door. I opened the door but, I had nowhere to go. It was so dark outside and I was so scared. I remember looking at the clock and it was about 1or 2 in the morning. It was Sunday morning and I remember I couldn't wait for the sun to come up. I wanted to go home so bad but I couldn't. If I went home I know my DAD would figure that something was wrong. I was afraid to go home. If my DAD knew what had happen to me, he would have come down and Kill Father Tony. Nobody messed around with my DAD. So I stayed at the Rectory. I stayed in the living room. I could not go back to sleep. I was so afraid of Father Tony.I remember he came out to the living room and he tried to talk to me. I don't remember what he was saying to me. All I know is that I wanted to leave. Finally, the sun came up and it was Sunday morning and it was time to go to mass. I did not serve in the mass with Father Tony. I went walking around the school till church ended and then I went home. I remember being distant from my family. I never went back to church as an Altar Boy. I quit serving as an Altar Boy but, I still went to Church. I attended Mass every Sunday so that my DAD wouldn't know that something was wrong. He knew I wanted to be a Priest. I went to Church during the times Father Anthony wasn't giving Mass. If he gave the 7:00 am Mass, then I would attend the 9:00 am Mass. It was hard to go back to school because Father Tony was my Theology teacher. I sat in the back of the room and I never made eye contact with him again. He never called on me for anything during class. He just left me alone. I felt so sick every time I went to class.On Oct 20, 1982, I joined the U.S. Army and I spent 23 years 11 months serving my country. Over the course of my career, this whole experience of getting raped by Father Tony Apuron weighed on me. It bothered me all my life. There were many times when I am alone I would just break down and cry.When I was stationed at Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Washington, D.C., I needed to talk to someone about my problem. I went to a Catholic church in Wheaton, MD. It was located on Claridge Road. I remember the name of the Catholic Church but not the Priest I talked to. I sat down and went to confession with Father and told him of what had happen to me. Again I broke down and cried. Father prayed for me and asked me to forgive him and the church for what had happen. It was hard to forgive. I got up and left.For many years I carried this experience with me. I focused on my military drills and moved on with my life. I promised myself that I will meet Father Anthony one day and I will confront him. Years had passed and so fast forward to the years between 1999-2000. I was stationed at Fort Lewis, Washington. I was assigned to the 47th Combat Support Hospital. I lived in base housing on North Fort Lewis. I had plan to do yard work so I needed a few pieces of equipment so I went to the Self Help Store to pick-up a lawnmower and a rake. I met a Chamorro guy who worked there issuing equipment. I told him I was Guam. We talked for a little bit and he mentioned to me that the Bishop of Guam, Anthony Apuron, was coming to his mother's house. He told me that they are all related. I can't recall the month. I know that is was still a little cold so it was around spring time. I was very surprised when he told that. He invited me to come over to meet the Bishop and I said yes. At that moment I started to feel mad and pissed off. I couldn't wait to meet the Bishop and confront him and tell him how he ruined my life dreams of becoming a priest.Finally that day came. I know it was an early Saturday morning when I got to the house. I went to the back of the house and there were already a lot of people just standing around waiting. They had a canopy set up with tables of food, drinks and deserts. As I was waiting, I was invited into the house. The living room of the house was all white. It was so beautiful and they had the statue on display and the background was all white with white flowers. It was really nice. The Bishop finally arrives. He comes into the house and he meets everyone. I remember him saying that he needed to wash up and he also mentioned he had a medical condition and needed a clean sterile towel. I went outside with the rest of the people who are there to meet the Bishop. The Bishop came out and said a prayer and started to meet and talk to everyone. I waited and waited till he was free and I went up to him and I asked him "DO YOU REMEMBER ME?" He looked at me and said, MICHAEL? I said NO ... It's me Walter Denton. Now do you remember me! His eyes got really big. He was in shock. Right at that moment, I told him that I needed to speak to him now. Bishop Apuron said okay. We can go for a walk. It took only a couple of minutes for the Bishop to make time for me.Bishop Apuron and I left the house and we started to walk around the block. He started to ask me how I was doing. And what have I been doing all these years? That's when I got mad. I told him that he ruined my life and my dreams. I said to him that you RAPED me and took something from me. I told him that I would never forgive him for what he did to me. I broke down and cried. He started to cry as well but, that didn't matter to me. I was so angry and I asked him how many kids you have done this to. He said that he was sorry for what he did to me. I continued to tell him that I wanted to be a priest like you and that I looked up to him as my Father. He asked me again for forgiveness and I said no. This is something you cannot be forgiven for.After walking for a while, we started to head back to the house. Once we reached the house we went inside and I told Bishop Apuron I was going to leave and head home to my children. Bishop Apuron told me to hold on because he had something to give me. I saw him reach into his bag and he handed me a picture of himself, a CD of his music, and picture of Mother Mary. I looked him and I said "Are you serious?" I left and that was the last time I have ever saw him again.In closing, I know that I am not the only one that this has happened to. There are other Agat boys who have experienced the same thing that I have gone through. I only hope and pray that justice will be served to the man who did this to me and other young innocent boys.Signed,WALTER G. DENTON
http://www.guampdn.com/story/news/2016/06/07/new-accuser-says-apuron-raped-him/85539162/
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I inadvertently deleted some comments when I deleted the COUNTDOWN TO W(M)D post after the press conference was over. I am copying them here:
- Can we see or hear it live? What station or channel?????????
- what is W(M)D?
- Weapons of Mass Destruction or the initials of the next victim to come forward? Auwe!
- what does W (M) D stand for?
- I hope and pray that is more district ice than that piece of toilet tissue used to threaten CCOG and LFM... Axiuously waiting for the blast....
- World Mass Distruction
- Thank you, Walter Denton and family, for your courage in speaking out. May God bless you with healing and peace.
- apuron can now be called "ass" bishop!
ANTHONY APURON RESIGN NOW.
ReplyDeleteMy continued prayers for all who suffer from abuse. My prayers to Roy and Walter for courageously coming forward.
ReplyDeleteUduvaldildo, your course of Theology of the Body comes too late for Apuron.
ReplyDeleteAs someone once said, Apuron joined the Neo to find himself and lift a heavy burden of his shoulder. Guess the burden wasn't lifted but instead got heavier.
It took a great deal of COURAGE for these MEN and a MOTHER to come forth. God Bless you all.
Tony the backdoor man-man. Going in or stepping out, Tony is da man!
ReplyDeleteThe wife of Walter is wrong. Ass bishop apuron should not be removed.
ReplyDeleteHe should be exterminated!
The wife of Walter is wrong. Ass bishop apuron should not be removed.
ReplyDeleteHe should be exterminated!
I feel sick just reading it. Go ahead Neos, go ahead Diana, defend away. You're as bad as he is if you do.
ReplyDeleteOMG
ReplyDeleteOMG
why is he still the archbishop???????????
from Diana her reaction to the Walter Denton news.
ReplyDelete"DianaJune 7, 2016 at 2:30 PM
Dear Anonymous at 1:55 pm,
I am not worried. I am certain the chancery already expected this. :-)"
A SMILEY FACE??????????? SERIOUSLY. I AM SO OUTRAGED RIGHT NOW.
Delusional Diana or May or Mae or whatever your real name is, you are as guilty as your sick brother Tony when you defend him as you do. Earlier, you said "only one" victim has alleged claims of rape against brother Tony as if to say that is acceptable. But now, there are more. And because of the bravery of these men to bring to light the true essence of brother Tony, the monster that he is, maybe more will be embolden to bring forth the truth. I'm so incensed by your callousness toward the victims. Clearly you are too far gone down the kaka trail to know any better. I hope that the good people in the NCW will take heed and see the light and know that nothing good springs forth from the well of NCW. Nothing.
DeleteShe defends the smiley face by saying that she's not surprised another person came forward.
DeleteShe is the fruit of a thoroughly poisonous tree. I wish I was back on Guam so I could make sure everyone knew exactly who this woman is and where she worked and how it's ok to rape boys if you're a bishop.
As Tim said before, she may be a woman, but she is definitely not a compassionate mother. Hearing and reading Walter's testimony, I think I called AAA names, I have never thought or wanted to call a bishop. The NCW must turn one's heart into stone after enough years of training.
DeleteShe needs to be taken down. This May Llanes is disgusting.
DeleteIf the Chancery expected this, can they tell us the exact number of people that will be coming forward? I'm sure the Archbishop told them how many people he raped since they anticipated this.
DeleteAll of those brainwashed NEOS have already heard of Brother Tony's horrid past and have forgiven him. In my opinion, they should all be punished for knowing the evils of the lying monster and not reporting it to the proper authorities. Diana-May's smiley face just goes to show how messed up she really is. The all knowing Diana and her den of thieves are going down. THEY ARE ALL GOING DOWN TO HELL!!
DeleteF***K you Diana. Walter was a best friend years ago. Your a Bitch in your own right! Burn in hell when you get there!
DeleteF***K you Diana. Walter was a best friend years ago. Your a Bitch in your own right! Burn in hell when you get there!
DeleteDitto.
DeleteWhat does the omniscient (as far as what goes on in Agat) Dacon Frank Tenorio have to say now?
ReplyDeleteWhat else, he did not see or hear anything on this. Ask OJ for a respond to help you again.
DeleteOur archbishop is in capable of doing such a thing. Stop the nonsense. Deacon Tenorio
DeleteGod dam that effing cd.
ReplyDeleteMr. Rohr, your Roar (regarding your efforts to expose the abuses in the Archdiocese of Agana) has been heard loud and clear, worldwide!
ReplyDeleteMay God continue to bless you and your family.
Walter i wondered for years what happen to you, i was your classmate at Carmel.
ReplyDeleteGod Bless and your courage. Jon Deloso
Yes, Anrhony Apuron, we are praying for your immortal soul. However, you are not our shepherd, you are not the Arcbishop of Agana. You are especially, NOT A VICTIM. How dare you!!
ReplyDeleteWe can all thank brother tony for the worldwide exposure guam is getting. He's still claiming that he's the victim when he's a pedofile behind a cloth and using the church as an excuse to throw off the faithful.
ReplyDeleteTONY GIVE IT UP. Take your monkeys and just leave. You can hide in this world but you can't hide the fate of your soul.
The monkeys stay. That's the deal. Hon can't help that.
DeleteLook at the slob Apuron in his recliner. What do you think of your fearless leader now, RMS men? Disgusted???? Leave Guam now. Your judgement is not worthy of a real priest. Just go.
ReplyDeleteHow many more victims are there Archbishop!???
ReplyDeleteNo holy man with a clear concience could ever lead anyone after committing such atrocities to innocent children! That's right, you aren't holy, you're Lucifer!
Thank you Walter for having the courage to come forward and publicly make your statement.
As soon as I heard that Apuron gave him a picture of himself I knew this was true. That is SO him!
ReplyDeleteI'm sure he autographed it as well.
DeleteBingo 3:04
DeleteForget the resignation. Throw him into the Marianas Trench and feed him to the Sharks. You don't deserve any mercy.
ReplyDelete...the dam is broken - pouring dirty water really bad! how many OJ bandages do they have? none! ...and more to come!
ReplyDeleteNot just dirty water, Take water, Kaka from the fountain of the NCW led by their beloved rapist and sodomizer Apuron, and his supporters Adrian, David, Claros, Udu-valdo. Is he still incapable of committing sin Deacon Tenorio ? Where are you, please give us an inspirational testimony again.
DeleteAnthony Apuron needs to resign and make amends with all of these victims.
ReplyDeleteANON@2:32PM I know, I was sick to my stomach when I saw "Diana's" smiley face. That is nothing but pure evil. Typical of the Neocatechumenal Way people. Evil, evil, evil.
ReplyDeletei can see the future.....I read in the UMATUNA...."Another Calumnious and false accusations...AGAIN...thrown at the beloved AAA!" lol! Print the same message denying what happened with Mr Roy..again and again whenever someone opens up with another story.....it will save them time and money! Problem is they might have to re-print the same denial message.....7 or 8 times...or even more!!!!! OMG!!!
ReplyDeleteThese NCW clowns make it seem that we are the only sinners, I am guessing that like Kiko, Apuron can do no wrong. Why not just proclaim him a prophet, and a saint. Everyone else is a liar.
DeleteAnyone ever notice that when these neos publicly confess their past, they talk about sex, drinking and partying and "INVITATION TO JOY".....sounds like a pedofile invitation. Bunch of whackers.
DeleteSo, Tony, you really did this act. Then you proceed to the Altar the next morn? Who did you confess too? Your self??
DeleteSo, Tony, you really did this act. Then you proceed to the Altar the next morn? Who did you confess too? Your self??
DeleteDoes SERVUS Tuus mean up your -ss? Because the Decree basically excommunicating those in the CCOG seems to mean I will screw you again. BTW Adrain my name is Joseph A. Santos, please add me to your list. Oh that's right Jose Martinez and I just formed the VCCOG. So there butt head you need a new Decree! All CCOG members who wish to join the VCCOG raise your hands. Sworn in! and by the power vested in me by myself you are now protected from the BS Decree. Oh BTW I called the Pope and got his approval. Servus Tuus that!
ReplyDeleteHoly Shit-- I just read his statement on the KUAM website. Not only was it moving, but it also sounds like others can help corroborate his story. There must have been others who saw Walter leave on a walk with the Archbishop or who witnessed the Asshole Bisbop trying to give the boy he raped a picture of himself along with a CD!
ReplyDeleteIn light of the continuing allegations, the time for Anthony Apuron to retire or resign has passed. Rome's only option is to laicize Apuron.
ReplyDeleteHe should never have accepted the office of bishop. I agree.... Romes Policy of Zero Tolerance = Laicize. He lost all sense of holiness when he raped the young boys. Letting him retire would mean allowing him to one day be buried in the Cathedral Basilica. We don't want this evil person's name to be remembered by the generations to come.... Best he stay away from Guam....
DeleteI don't know what laicize means but I hope it means chopping off his penis.
DeleteName will be remembered long. Buried in the Basilica? Doubt that one.
DeleteI agree with a previous poster on this blog, When Walter mentioned that he gave him a photo of himself and a CD, it really is Apuron, this is Apuron's MO. I know because I got several large photos of this criminal. Now What is Walter to do with the Picture and CD? remind him of the painful experience he encountered at the hands of this predator? What a sick SOB this Apuron is. Mocking the victim, raping him for all his life.
Deleteand Apuron, stop putting OFM Cap. after your name. what a bad example to your brothers. Do not wear the brown habit of Francis ...ever again.
DeleteDefrocked Apuron.
DeleteFear is other victims needing help.
ReplyDeleteThey should organize a CD burning event in front of the Cathedral!! Put out a call to everyone on Guam who owns a CD to turn it in for a bonfire!
ReplyDeleteInvite all the NEO to come and burn it for us.
DeleteAssbishop should release a new CD track-- "Calumny in D"
ReplyDeleteAccording to Atty Lujan, there are at least three more individuals coming out accusing the arch of sexual molestation. Frankly, I hope these men will press charges criminally because there is no statute of limitation. The arch needs to go to jail because there is no amount of counseling that can cure a pedophile. If we let the church merely "Laicize" the arch, were are being too kind: He can not practice as a priest, but he also does NOT deserve to walk around a free man; instead, he needs to go to jail and rot. The arch is SICK!
ReplyDeleteIs it correct / accurate that that Atty. Lujan mentioned there's at least 3 more or was he referring to the current 3 victims? If so, I sure hope that justice is served for all the victims beginning with him being removed immediately as Archbishop! Such a shame.
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ReplyDeleteAs i have been saying a life of prayer penance in a monastery.
If he is in a monastery, the monks will leave!!
DeleteIn light of the information that came out of the Cosby situation, I wonder if Apuron used a sedative on some of his victims? Eating dinner and getting very sleepy afterward? Hmmmmm.....................
ReplyDeleteIn light of the fact that Walter Denton revealed that he was anally penetrated by Apuron coupled with his young age, the appropriate charge that could be filed against Apuron would be FIRST DEGREE CRIMINAL SEXUAL CONDUCT (As a First Degree Felony). It's my understanding that there is no statute of limitation on felony level criminal sexual conduct. Therefore, can a criminal case be brought against Apuron? If so, a criminal complaint should be made with GPD. Apuron (I refuse to recognize him as Archbishop) needs to be held accountable for his sexually illicit behavior which he continues to vehemently deny and calls his victims "liers."
ReplyDeleteAnd calls himself a victim
DeleteTo Anonymous at 4:23 PM:
DeleteThe unlimited statute of limitations for First Degree Criminal Sexual Conduct relates back to the law in effect on 24 May 2011:
8 G.C.A. § 10.17. No Limitation on Crimes of First or Second Degree Criminal Sexual Conduct.
If the offense is a violation of § 25.15 or § 25.20 of Chapter 25, Title 9, Guam Code Annotated, a prosecution of the offense may be commenced at any time. This Section applies to any such offense except an offense the prosecution of which would have been barred by § 10.15 or § 10.20 of this Chapter on or before enactment of this Act.
SOURCE: Added by P.L. 31-069:1 (May 24, 2011).
8 G.C.A. § 10.17, available at http://www.guamcourts.org/compileroflaws/GCA/08gca/8gc010.pdf .
The substantive law to which you are referring is set forth at Title 9, Guam Code Annotated, Chapter 25, available at http://www.guamcourts.org/compileroflaws/GCA/09gca/9gc025.pdf .
Yes we should burn those cds like my vestments got burnt.
ReplyDeleteHuh? What vestments
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ReplyDeleteWhy do you think i kept away all these years?
you stayed away because you don't have vesment? Father we can get for you some.
Delete4:50 PM, your awkward sentence construction exposes your ESL deficiency. You totally miss the point. Listen to what Father Blockley is trying to say. It was not just about vestments but the anger behind the act of someone burning his personal property. Of course you do not understand nuances in language. You folks cannot go beyond the literal. How can you minister as presbyters with that kind of celluloid, single-facade persona? Do us all a favor and make a serious assessment of your divisive presence here on Guam. Then do what prudence and decency dictates rather than shove your faces, among other OMG stuff into ours.
Deletewhen is the next healing mass for victims of monsters like apuron?
ReplyDeletewhen is the next motorcade to support ousting this pedophile as the leader of our church?
are we having the gala dinner with Korean Cardinal and Archbishop HON at the Hotel?
ReplyDeleteMy Prayers are with you Mr. Denton! God bless and heal ALL victims.
ReplyDeleteI cant imagine how could a person with a right mind put a smiley face on a very grave incident. It's so sad that she only understands bestiality with her relationship with the monkeys on the hill.
ReplyDeleteHey Tim when the movie coming out? he can't even read your script right, No Casino I've been molested show me the Money $$$$$ go advertise for better actors.
ReplyDeleteAh! another fruit at 5.24!!!
DeleteTalk about low life!!!
There is nothing as vile and repulsive as a pedophile, except for those who excuse, and support them.
The level of self loathing, perversity and total lack of morals is amazing!
You anon at 5.24, belong to that small, exclusive club of the dredge of society. I hope you do not have any children...
I would hate to see innocent children having to realize how their father was such a slime ball. You are simply a disgusting little worm.
im a visual kind of person. If I hear something, I see a movie in my mind. This account should give me PSTD...
Delete- As I read more and more of Diana/May's postings, I am slowly coming to the conclusion that she/HE/it must be Brother Tony's "Life Partner". "RainBow Partner" in today's language. Why would a WOMAN, even a low life one continue to defend such an EVIL Man! I could be wrong and Diana/May is a woman and, if so, "She is a DISGRACE to her Gender"! I still want to know how her family, relatives, and friends are feeling about her now. What a Legacy She Leaves Behind!
ReplyDeleteShe is a woman, although that is unfair to all women. Her name is May Llanes, even though she has a different name on her birth certificate - that's why she say "I am not May". She is an evil woman.
Delete- Thank You for the clarification on Diana/May. Was she hatched on Guam since I am sure that no "Real Mother" will claim her as her child.
ReplyDeleteTest tube baby. Modern day Frankenstein.
DeleteWell, well, well. Is that the lazy boy chair (picture of Tony on chair) that Walter mentioned? Sick! Sick! Sick!
ReplyDeleteThat is a an ARCHbishops chair!!!
DeleteWalter, thank you for your bravery and for showing today's altar servers that not all priests are what they pretend to be. After all, Jesus did warn his disciples to be aware of false prophets who are secretly ravenous wolves in sheep's clothing.
ReplyDeleteThe Catholic Church must be purged of these unholy men who have preyed on the faithful sexually, financially, and spiritually. How can we get our young men to enter the religious life when sexual predators are lurking among the clergy?
ReplyDeleteWhile May blabs around, in support of our failed Bishop, I feel compelled to remind people, not to loose sight that Walter and his family need all the prayers and support we can give.
ReplyDeleteAnybody with a little heart, can see, that this man is devastated, that he has carried that burden and that anger with him for ages.
So while stupid Llanes continues her hatchet jog on the victims, please pray for Walter, his family and all the other survivors, so that somehow, they can start a new chapter in their life.
St Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle.
Part of a big plot to topple Arcbishop and the Church. A PLOT I say. This is the most ludicrous proclamation. And there is a lot of ludicrous.
DeleteMy dear Walter, I am so sorry that you had to endure the pain and suffering that Anthony Sablan Apuron inflicted on you. No innocent child of God, at the tender age of 8, should have to suffer the way you did. My heart cries out for you, Roy, and Joseph. I have three sons myself, two of whom were altar boys too and heaven help the priest who would ever have laid a hand on them the way you boys were. I would ask the good Christian Mothers of Agat, the good teachers and Mount Carmel alumni, the good Catholics of Agat to rally around their sons who have come back so bravely to face their demons and call him out for all to see, not so much for themselves and their own healing but to present themselves for others to do likewise if they were also victims of this abusive priest. Stop protecting him. Stop keeping the secrets. Stop hiding behind your religious or cultural shame. Stand up and speak up about the changes in your church and traditional Catholic traditions and practices. Show that Hagat pride in your community and people. Don't let this crime ever happen in your village or church again. Take back your Church and make it holy again. Do it before it's too late!
ReplyDeleteHow could Diana and these web spinners ever doubt the sincerity of these men who have survived the predator's penchant for young helpless boys? They are seeking nothing in compensation from apuron but simply for him to admit his faults and be honest in his soul-searching. How could Tim Rohr and others orchestrate these deeply emotional revelations? Diana and her coven must truly be heartless to dismiss these recent accusations as a conspiracy.
ReplyDeletePrayers are with Walter and his family. Thank you for your courage.
ReplyDeleteThey should file a sexual molestation report to the police now so when he returns, he will be welcomed at the airport with handcuffs and escorted to GPD for processing.
ReplyDeleteAnonymousJune 7, 2016 at 6:00 PM - So, Tony, you really did this act. Then you proceed to the Altar the next morn? Who did you confess too? Your self??
ReplyDelete- Remember that the NEOs do not have an "Altar" but "Alter" because they have a table surrounded by flowers. They do not confess to Who but Everyone so once you confess to Everyone, you are absolved of all your wrong doings - No More Sin. And Last but Not Least - It is not the Body of Christ but a Wafer to be taken while sitting in your seat - not "pew". So Brother Tony Can Do What He Wants to do and not Feel Guilty!
May, May, May, you are hopeless. Is your Neo community proud of your work??
ReplyDeleteAnonymousJune 7, 2016 at 4:37 PM
I guess writing to the Vatican does work after all. Although it took three long years, AA is feeling the pressure. Your defense of " write to the the Vatican" will no longer work because we now have their attention. Time is limited for all of you and this deserves a :-)
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DianaJune 7, 2016 at 4:40 PM
Dear Anonymous at 4:37 pm,
Actually, it was not your writing that got the Vatican's attention. It was the Archbishop who sought the help of the Vatican and requested the Pope to appoint Archbishop Hon to be the Apostolic Administrator.
More like it was the arrogant writings of the Communications Officer in response to these allegations that caught the attention of the Vatican.
DeleteFor that, I am grateful for the consistent idiocy of Edivaldo's press releases.
Underline this one: Diana and her coven. I'm melting, I'm melting...Edivaldo , also properly called a witch is melting too. Ding dong!!
ReplyDeleteI get that these cases are allegations. I have heard people express things like, "He's making it up," "He's not all there," "Why are they only coming out now?"
ReplyDeleteBefore anyone continues down the accusatory path, let us remind ourselves of several things:
- These men were once children. SCARED children who had no one to help them bear these particular secrets. Children who were robbed of a typical childhood by someone they were taught to trust--A PRIEST!
- They are/were each somebody's son/brother/classmate/student/father/husband. Imagine being the loved ones of these men--it's a terrible burden to bear alone. It's amazing just how much one traumatic experience can affect a life. To belittle the effects of said experience is callous and unfeeling.
- These men (and Ms. Concepcion) made a brave and bold choice to come forward when they could have laid low. Victim blaming is still a common thing, and we are witnessing it through the negative comments that come through this blog.
- The debate of truth or lies aside, these allegations are still serious, and should not be taken lightly; they should not be disregarded.
- One allegation of sexual abuse is too many, and yet we just received THREE!And who knows how many more will come out?
Now let me give you a sobering 5-word sentence:
It could have been you!
Think of the many fiestas, school and pastoral visits, house/structure blessings, sacraments that this Archbishop has presided/attended. Think about the times that your children have been around him--especially the altar servers.
Those of you who are educators, advocates, counselors, parents, anyone with a conscience, I hope you are not taking these cases lightly. I hope you think about what you are going to tell your children and your clients to assure them that they are safe in your care.
To those of you still in disbelief who are still clinging to the phrase: "The archbishop can do no wrong," remind yourselves that before he was ordained (apparently, after as well), he was just like us: Another member of the laity trying to figure out what to do with free will.
Let us pray for these men, as well as pray for those who have yet to come forward.
God Bless.