tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5652940417109665141.post699401420544811851..comments2024-03-27T11:42:13.364+10:00Comments on JungleWatch: PETITION TO RESTORE MSGR. BENAVENTEFrenchiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05189311368021711422noreply@blogger.comBlogger40125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5652940417109665141.post-24464411802281590572014-08-15T14:43:11.740+10:002014-08-15T14:43:11.740+10:00Yes Ebet Sapida, TAMA KA! You are right!
The sad...Yes Ebet Sapida, TAMA KA! You are right! <br /><br />The sad thing about our situation is that the right is not always followed. They twist it to cater to their diabolical plans and needs. Kawawa talaga tayo. Sana nga maibalik na rin si Fr. Paul sa Dededo, lalo na si Msgr. James sa Agana. Kailangan natin ang mga taong mabuti at tama ang ginagawa! (Translation: We are in such a pitiful state. We hope that Fr. Paul would be reinstated in Dededo, most especially Msgr. James in Agana. We need people that are good and who do what is right.)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5652940417109665141.post-25086570438831835972014-08-15T13:33:14.520+10:002014-08-15T13:33:14.520+10:00Rector = Msgr James
Archbishop accusation
#1= rebu...Rector = Msgr James<br />Archbishop accusation<br />#1= rebutted<br />#2 = rebutted<br />#3 = rebutted<br />#4 = rebutted<br />#5 = deadline august 15, 2014; fired july, 2014<br />Archbishop = no answer to rebuttal<br />Back to first line<br />Rector = Msgr. JamesEbet Sapidanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5652940417109665141.post-32069683213893907462014-08-10T23:17:54.945+10:002014-08-10T23:17:54.945+10:00To all my facebook friends, there is a petition to...To all my facebook friends, there is a petition to the Archbishop of the Archdiocese of Agana to Restore Fr. Paul Gofigan to the positions he held before July 16, 2013, one of which is being the pastor of Santa Barbara Church. Kindly go to the website below to sign the petition:<br /><br />http://thoughtfulcatholic.com/?page_id=35345<br /><br />Let us stop the injustice done to Fr. Paul more than a year ago. If you agree that he acted like the father in the prodigal son story in the Bible when he offered solace to a man who had suffered for his crime. Who for many years after his release was never involved in anything illegal. Who for the years he was working and then volunteering in Santa Barbara, did not do anything wrong. Who was given a police clearance to work at Santa Barbara. Who put back his life in order by marrying his wife in church and brought back his whole family to the Lord. Isn't that a testimony of conversion worthy of any organization here in Guam. If you believe that our Church should not punish Fr Paul for helping bring back this man and his family back to our Lord, then, I humbly ask, that you join us and help us bring Fr. Paul back to Santa Barbara. It is the least that we can do to correct the injustice that was done to him. Join us in this petition. The State has forgiven this man. And yet our Church tells one of our wonderful priests in Guam that he cannot let him work or volunteer. Who is more Christ-like in this situation? The State or the Church? Let us prove to all that our Church welcomes sinners like you and me. Our Lord himself said that He came not for the righteous for the sinners. Come and join us in this petition. May God help us make right this wrong that was done NOT JUST to Fr. Paul, but to this man, his wife and his two children. Let us prove to one and all, our God is a forgiving God. Please do this with urgency as this petition is time-sensitive. Si Yu'os Ma'ase, Thank you and Maraming Salamat po. All glory belongs to Him! (Also you can copy the link above and send it to your own facebook friends.) Ebet Sapidanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5652940417109665141.post-63008877363909221352014-08-10T16:49:55.680+10:002014-08-10T16:49:55.680+10:00I attended Msgr. James' first mass at Tamuning...I attended Msgr. James' first mass at Tamuning. The Church was completely filled, with late comers standing in the back and along the side walls. Spoke with an attending Agana parishioner who said that someone in Agana was already questioning why Santa Marian Kamalen's niche is higher than the crucifix. Oh boy, I wonder how this year's December 8th celebration is going to go.Gerald A. Taitanonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5652940417109665141.post-60378945976368124242014-08-10T14:03:37.994+10:002014-08-10T14:03:37.994+10:00To those who have expressed interest in signing an...To those who have expressed interest in signing another Petition to Archbishop Apuron to Restore Fr. Paul Gofigan to His Positions — the petition can be found at<br /><br />http://thoughtfulcatholic.com/?page_id=35345<br /><br />Please spread the word. Thank you and God bless you!!Mary Lounoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5652940417109665141.post-80446933847212080542014-08-10T00:05:18.556+10:002014-08-10T00:05:18.556+10:00Mary Lou, great idea! Esp while appeal in Rome is ...Mary Lou, great idea! Esp while appeal in Rome is pending. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5652940417109665141.post-15956216634666666542014-08-09T19:18:23.364+10:002014-08-09T19:18:23.364+10:00Anonymous/Alex and Anonymous (August 8, 2014 at 6:...Anonymous/Alex and Anonymous (August 8, 2014 at 6:52 PM), I have drafted a petition in support of Fr. Paul, thanks to indications that there are still people like you — and parishioners from Dededo — who are willing to sign it. I will ask Chuck White to host it as he has done with the one for Msgr. James. Let’s hope that people do come forward!<br /><br />As for the 2013 letters requesting Archbishop Anthony Sablan Apuron to reinstate Fr. Paul as the Pastor of Sta. Barbara Church — I don’t know what happened to many of them. I just know that after I wrote the letter and had copies made, we had a hard time collecting signatures. People were very vocal about their displeasure over the Archbishop’s actions, but many refused to sign because “the Archbishop will get mad.”<br /><br />On 16 August 2013 a friend and I went up to the Chancery to deliver 30+ letters. When we arrived, we were told that the Archbishop was on the phone and that he would be with us momentarily. We were instructed to sign in, which we did. Since we wanted to hand deliver the original letters to the Archbishop, we sat and waited for him to get off the phone. However the Archbishop’s Secretary came out and told us the Archbishop was “unavailable” and that she could take a message.<br /><br />She escorted us into her office and we informed her that we were there to deliver letters. We explained that we had made copies of the originals and wanted our copies to be acknowledged as having been received. She enumerated, stamped and initialed our copies as being received and then scanned our copies before we left. Whether the Archbishop ever looked at them, I have no idea. We did what we could; I don't know if other letters were delivered to the Chancery.<br /><br />Now let’s do more and remind people who the Archbishop’s first “target” was on 16 July 2013. Keep your eye out for the petition!Mary Lounoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5652940417109665141.post-3085466269486370612014-08-09T12:20:56.851+10:002014-08-09T12:20:56.851+10:00We have a dictator and Nazi (Hilter) in our Cathol...We have a dictator and Nazi (Hilter) in our Catholic Church... his name is Apruon!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5652940417109665141.post-91554905697642139922014-08-09T12:17:10.232+10:002014-08-09T12:17:10.232+10:00I agree... alot of BULL!I agree... alot of BULL!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5652940417109665141.post-92084633208996672982014-08-09T07:28:12.840+10:002014-08-09T07:28:12.840+10:00People's power like what they did in the Phili...People's power like what they did in the Philippines. Remove all cronies of the neocrats.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5652940417109665141.post-42390230298028689042014-08-09T05:31:48.704+10:002014-08-09T05:31:48.704+10:00Yah, everyone should have the experience of speaki...Yah, everyone should have the experience of speaking with Ordinary Tony when he arrogantly sniffs after his self rightous statements. SNIF. Bye. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5652940417109665141.post-11776441905717525152014-08-09T05:25:21.818+10:002014-08-09T05:25:21.818+10:00This one was approved. So whatever you did with th...This one was approved. So whatever you did with this one, do it the same way. I approve 99.9% of all comments. In fact the few that I don't approve usually make much worse allegations about the Archbishop than even I will allow. Timhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01305960063884511003noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5652940417109665141.post-2779412241961300072014-08-09T03:26:06.741+10:002014-08-09T03:26:06.741+10:00How do I get approval? None of my comments are ev...How do I get approval? None of my comments are ever approved! Due to my health, I no longer can live on Guam but am involved with the people of Guam and love her forever!-Donna CruseAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5652940417109665141.post-17395514790005821442014-08-09T03:24:21.301+10:002014-08-09T03:24:21.301+10:00JUST STOP GIVING APURON AND HIS CRONIES ANY MONEY ...JUST STOP GIVING APURON AND HIS CRONIES ANY MONEY TO PREAD THEIR VILIFICATIONS!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5652940417109665141.post-60119438210834888722014-08-09T01:22:53.835+10:002014-08-09T01:22:53.835+10:00its ironic that FrAdrian and that other guy spoke ...its ironic that FrAdrian and that other guy spoke to K57 defending the NCW....when he should be defending the Archbishop and the Diocese which is in the brink of disaster.......so now...FrAdrian is the spokesperson for the NCW.....no longer the Archdiocese or NCW is the Archdiocese...Im confused!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5652940417109665141.post-73595821923458759932014-08-08T20:11:24.812+10:002014-08-08T20:11:24.812+10:00This is a great way to show our support, I ask for...This is a great way to show our support, I ask for others to also support this petition as well. <br />Thanks for the initiative and spreading the wordAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5652940417109665141.post-72405299491460790282014-08-08T19:14:58.915+10:002014-08-08T19:14:58.915+10:00We could all debate whether or not Monsignor James...We could all debate whether or not Monsignor James should stay at the Cathedral. The reality is that position is the most challenging and difficult position on Guam for a priest in a parish. Tim is correct that no other priest wants the headache, nor are there priests capable of handling it in the way Monsignor James did.<br /><br />However, if the Archbishop felt that it was time to move Monsignor James, there was certainly a way to do this. Call him in, explain why it is time, and then get his feedback. If the decision is still to move him, then simply ask him where he wants to go next.<br /><br />SHAME on Archbishop for doing otherwise. He has purposely tried to destroy this priest that is his son. He has refused to give a formal listing of charges, but has gladly revealed everything to the media. DOUBLE SHAME because as we have finally learned, thanks to some brave financial experts, it was all much to do about nothing.<br /><br />Archbishop was sadistic and heartless in how he dealt with his son. Somebody please show me where I am wrong. Glad to be Back in Holy Mother Churchnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5652940417109665141.post-3902063210712890702014-08-08T18:56:06.214+10:002014-08-08T18:56:06.214+10:00Accdg to fr adrian on k57 the masses are open to a...Accdg to fr adrian on k57 the masses are open to all. What bs. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5652940417109665141.post-34048911083856000682014-08-08T18:52:52.910+10:002014-08-08T18:52:52.910+10:00Meant father Paul. Auto correct I think messed tha...Meant father Paul. Auto correct I think messed that up. Pls correct. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5652940417109665141.post-90170687841677462812014-08-08T18:52:14.887+10:002014-08-08T18:52:14.887+10:00I signed the letter that circulated last year as d...I signed the letter that circulated last year as did many others. This is more visible though so Mary Lou I will sign it if an online one former Paul gets posted. Let's do it. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5652940417109665141.post-49485745332687116192014-08-08T16:17:15.979+10:002014-08-08T16:17:15.979+10:00Santa Barbara structure can accommodate over 1,500...Santa Barbara structure can accommodate over 1,500 attendees sitting and with 8 masses through-out Sunday, not to mention Saturday evening, with a Sunday's cash collections over $15,000 ( on Holidays, exceeds $25,000), i.e $30,000 plus per month-- such an establishments "attractive to the Neo-way"-- without a doubt, this is the underlying reasons for "getting rid of Fr. Ray Cepeda, Fr. Paul Gofigan: AND the pride and native son of Dededo, Monsignor James Benavente is the latest victims of this "purging". At the moment, Parishioners are being "deprived" of limited pastorial services- to demonstrate the strengths of "neo-way" getting their way, one or another- "spiritual starvation" Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5652940417109665141.post-27233568280582127642014-08-08T14:12:39.902+10:002014-08-08T14:12:39.902+10:00Wish to have one for Fr.Paul also...if possible......Wish to have one for Fr.Paul also...if possible.....or must we wait for the Vatican decision.<br /><br />-AlexAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5652940417109665141.post-11438944399587104662014-08-08T13:48:07.776+10:002014-08-08T13:48:07.776+10:00Tim, maybe the Archbishop will never say he's ...Tim, maybe the Archbishop will never say he's sorry because he bought into that line from the 1970s book/movie "Love Story" — "Love means never having to say you're sorry"?<br /><br />Just saying …Mary Lounoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5652940417109665141.post-11660956552239870122014-08-08T13:44:33.714+10:002014-08-08T13:44:33.714+10:00I know that neither you nor Chuck initiated this p...I know that neither you nor Chuck initiated this petition, Tim. It just saddens me that, other than the letter circulated last year requesting the Archbishop to reinstate Fr. Paul at Sta. Barbara — and even that did not get as many signatures, despite the verbal outcry from the parishioners — nothing was done on his behalf. Many people were too afraid to be identified as supporters of Fr. Paul because they did not want "the Archbishop to get mad."<br /><br />I'm reaching out to parishioners from SBCC to see if they will be willing to do something, albeit late, to demonstrate their support for Fr. Paul. I'm so glad that Patti Arroyo acknowledged recently that, which much attention has been focused on the removal of Msgr. James, Fr. Paul Gofigan was actually the first "target" of the Archbishop last year.Mary Lounoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5652940417109665141.post-63602081714493333872014-08-08T13:29:38.942+10:002014-08-08T13:29:38.942+10:00With much appreciation for Msgr James, I Agee time...With much appreciation for Msgr James, I Agee time to move. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com