MORE ON THE "SAGA OF LUIS CAMACHO"

The following was submitted anonymously in response to the post THE UNFINISHED BUSINESS OF THE "SAGA OF LUIS CAMACHO" 

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Who is really responsible for the Abuse of a Merizo Girl?

Fr Luis admitted his guilt the day of the offense. And Archbishop Apuron accepted his resignation. Even though his seminary training was flawed, he is responsible for his actions. BUT, the lies and deceit that followed are not by Fr Luis, but of the Neo Catechumenal Way (NCW). Let’s review the reality…

Bishop Ballin was a total Neo priest. Like Apuron he regularly attended the private Saturday evening mass as a “brother” in his NCW community. That’s why Qatar was a safe haven for a sex offender like Fr Luis. And, for the very same reason, that’s why Guam was a safe haven for sex offenders like Fr John Wadeson. The Neo has a long record of harboring sex offenders!

The Neo is masterful in creating priests with low qualifications as long as they are willing to drink the Neo Kool-Aid. So, Fr Luis, an admitted sex offender, hides out in Qatar. Even worse … as a youth minister - go figure that one out! But early in his underground ministry in Qatar, Chuck White had the courage and good sense to write a letter to the Bishop of Qatar, advising him that there were problems back in Guam with Fr Luis. That seems like a REALLY responsible thing to do. “Protect Qatar AND protect Guam”. Because Mr White understood that if Fr Luis did anything bad in Qatar, Guam would be held responsible for allowing a known sex offender to carry out his ministry in a distant land. 

Now, at this point, one must ask, did the Archdiocese of Agana also send a clear warning to Qatar, advising Bishop Ballin that Fr Luis had his faculties in Guam suspended for sex abuse of a minor child? If the Archdiocese of Agana did then good job by the Church in Guam. That would be a good letter to publish to help restore some faith. If no letter was sent? Then wow! The people in Guam have a right to know why this precautionary step was not taken. 

But we know that Fr Luis flew under the radar, with no faculties, for 9 years. And then in 2024 the prodigal son returns to his Guam spiritual father. So what changed? Why did FR Luis suddenly return to Guam where he knew his ministry was finished? 

The answer is clear. In early 2020, Fr Luis’ benevolent Bishop, Camillo Ballin, passed away. Suddenly Fr Luis’ protection was at risk! You can be sure the Neos were desperate to have a fitting replacement in Qatar. They had to place someone willing and able to push the Neo agenda, and totally disregard the Catholic Church processes and safe environment guidelines. 

The Church moves slowly, but finally, after a three year period, a new Bishop was appointed to Qatar, Bishop Berardi. And like all bishops going to their assignment, the first thing they do is get a feel for what is going on in their area of responsibility. That probably took about a year. 

And then? Then when he was ready to implement his vision for his area, Bishop Berardi must have had Fr Luis at the very top of his agenda. Any Bishop would have serious questions about Fr Luis (if they weren’t infected by the NCW). Try as they might, the Neo must have been unable to coax Bishop Berardi (who has an advanced degree in moral theology) to allow Fr Luis to continue in ministry, or to pass him on to some other Neo stronghold where Fr Luis could continue flying under the radar. 

Eventually, Fr Luis was forced to return to Guam to face the music. And it wasn’t the tune he wanted to hear from Fr Romy … no restoral without a full investigation to clear him.  And Fr Romy starts an investigation.

Looking back on 2016, remember where Bishop Ballin sent a letter to the faithful in his vicariate in 2016 saying that Rome had investigated the matter thoroughly and found Fr Luis completely innocent? That was a bold Neo lie! Rome had never done an investigation before 2024. 

The first verdict against Fr Luis, by Guam/Australia, was guilty of sex abuse. 

But the Neo was not yet ready to quit. So an appeal went to Rome for a review. Unlike the fake investigation Bishop Ballin claimed in 2016, in 2024 a real investigation by Rome confirmed a second verdict … Guilty. 

And because of that second confirmed ruling, he is now just Luis Camacho, not Fr Luis Camacho. 

All the lies. All the slander. All the deceit. But interestingly, none of it came from Luis Camacho…he knew the truth, and resigned right after his arrest. All the lies and all the slander and the misleading statements came from the NCW. They desperately tried to save face. And in desperation they tried to keep their precious asset…a Neo priest. 

So now we know the truth. 

Rome did the right thing by laicizing Fr Luis. He made a grievous mistake and is being held accountable, as it should be. But now we wait and see what the Archbishop of Agana will do with the party who is guilty of conspiracy and complicity…of outright lies and deceit. 

The Neo willfully subjected youth to grave harm by blocking attempts at investigation, and by allowing Fr Luis to flee to a distant Neo conclave. And the NCW subjected two Churches to a potentially huge liability. 

Archbishop Ryan… the faithful on Guam would like to know when a trial against the NCW will be held to determine the penalty for their crimes against our people and our Church. We await your public notice on when this will start. And we plead: do not make us wait another ten years to conclude this second canonical trial. 

As you said in your letter to the people of Guam: truth, justice, and responsibility are paramount. But real truth, justice, and responsibility are not accomplished until all responsible parties are brought to justice. ‎

Fr Luis admitted his guilt 10 years ago and resigned. The NCW forced him into continuing his ministry in a distant land. When will the Neos be held accountable?