An ongoing record of the MESS caused, and left us, by Archbishop Anthony S. Apuron.
Pacific Daily News File Photo
Aug 26, 2017. GUAM DAILY POST
Concerns raised over church mediation costs
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Aug 25, 2017. PACIFIC DAILY NEWS
Federal judge offers court services for clergy abuse mediation
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Aug 25, 2017. PACIFIC DAILY NEWS
Lawsuits against the Archdiocese of Agana
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Aug 24, 2017. PACIFIC NEWS CENTER
Apuron continues to fight law that allows for civil sex abuse lawsuits
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Aug 24, 2017. GET RELIGION
USA Today offers old news on Catholic priests and sexual abuse, missing some newer angles
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Aug 23, 2017. USA TODAY
Across the nation, priest sexual abuse cases haunt Catholic parishes
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Aug 22, 2017. PACIFIC DAILY NEWS
Boy Scouts files brief in Apuron abuse case
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Aug 22, 2017. GUAM DAILY POST
Apuron: Law did not remove time bar for suits
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Aug 15, 2017. PACIFIC NEWS CENTER
Stateside law firms withdraw as church’s legal counsels
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Aug 12, 2017. CATHOLIC CITIZENS.ORG
SEX ABUSE CRISIS ROCKS CHURCH IN GUAM
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Aug 11, 2017. USA TODAY
Byrnes sends 3 Guam seminarians to California
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Aug 9, 2017. NC REGISTER
In Predominantly Catholic Guam, Clergy Sex-Abuse Lawsuits Near 100 Mark
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Aug 9, 2017. CRUX
In predominantly Catholic Guam, clergy sex abuse lawsuits near 100-mark
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August 9, 2017. GUAM DAILY POST
Attorney: Apuron wants his ‘day in court’
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August 9, 2017. GUAM DAILY POST
Catholic schoolchildren asked to pay archdiocese debts
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August 8, 2017. PACIFIC DAILY NEWS
After a year of judges' recusals, Apuron libel suit is up for a hearing
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August 8, 2017. GUAM DAILY POST
Church’s motives questioned
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August 7, 2017. KUAM
Judge denies stay in Apuron cases; Lujan calls objection a “scam”
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August 7, 2017. GUAM DAILY POST
Casteix, SNAP bad for Guam
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August 7, 2017. KUAM
Lujan calls foul on mediation for clergy sex abuse case
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August 7, 2017. KUAM
Lujan: rush to mediate a "scam"
Clergy sex abuse mediation on shaky ground
August 7, 2017. PACIFIC DAILY NEWS
Attorney for abuse cases blasts archdiocese
August 3, 2017. PACIFIC DAILY NEWS
Lawsuit alleges priest raped boy waiting to be picked up after Mass
August 3, 2017. GUAM DAILY POST
Former Santa Barbara altar boy alleges abuse
Canon expert: Vatican protected bishops for centuries
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July 29, 2017. GUAM DAILY POST
Judge grants motion to stay in sex abuse cases
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July 28, 2017. PACIFIC ISLAND TIMES
New Guam clergy sexual abuse case filings prompt statement from Diocese of Agana
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July 28, 2017. GUAM DAILY POST
Mediation to begin in church sex abuse cases
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July 28, 2017. PACIFIC DALY NEWS
Guam's clergy sex abuse cases up for mediation
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July 28, 2017. KUAM
Archdiocese has new lawyer for sex abuse cases
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July 28, 2017. KUAM
Settlement back on the table for majority of church sex abuse cases
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July 28, 2017. PACIFIC NEWS CENTER
Stay granted in sex abuse cases; mediation to begin in Oct.
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July 27, 2017. PACIFIC DAILY NEWS
Judge to hear out-of-court settlement plan in clergy sex abuse cases
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July 24, 2017. PACIFIC DAILY NEWS
Boy Scouts seeks dismissal of clergy sex abuse cases in local court
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July 23, 2017. GUAM DAILY POST
Former altar boys, student sue for $25M
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July 20, 2017. PACIFIC DAILY NEWS
Priest allegedly molested 5 students as punishment
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July 20, 2017. GUAM DAILY POST
Former altar boys, student sue for $25M
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July 20, 2017. KUAM
Three more sex abuse cases filed against Catholic church
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July 20, 2017. PACIFIC NEWS CENTER
Former altar boy alleges priest took him and others to watch porn
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July 18, 2017. PACIFIC DAILY NEWS
Former priest, Boy Scout leader, accused in new abuse suits
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July 18, 2017. GUAM DAILY POST
Once-demoted monsignor assigned to bishop's council of advisors
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July 18, 2017. KUAM
Two more come forward alleging clergy sex abuse
Archbishop Byrnes names Benavente as advisor
July 17, 2017. GUAM DAILY POST
Finance council: 41 church properties ‘on the block’
July 17, 2017. GUAM DAILY POST
Victim alleges sex abuse before grandma's funeral
July 14, 2017. PACIFIC NEWS CENTER
Archdiocese now facing 91 sex abuse lawsuits
July 13, 2017. PACIFIC DAILY NEWS
Guam's Catholic church could sell 41 properties to settle clergy abuse cases
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July 13, 2017. PACIFIC DAILY NEWS
5 new clergy sex abuse suits name Cepeda, Brouillard
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July 13, 2017. PACIFIC DAILY NEWS
Church foresees full resolution of clergy abuse cases
July 13, 2017. GUAM DAILY POST
Finance council: 41 church properties ‘on the block’
July 13, 2017. GUAM DAILY POST
Victim alleges sex abuse before grandma's funeral
July 13, 2017. KUAM
Seminary is first church property that could be sold
July 13, 2017. PACIFIC NEWS CENTER
Church properties on the chopping block identified
Ex-teacher accused of drugging student before molestation
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July 12, 2017. GUAM DAILY POST
3 new sex-abuse cases filed against former priests
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July 12, 2017. GUAM DAILY POST
Archdiocese faces 'bare-bones' 2018 budget
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July 11, 2017. UMATUNA
What is the current financial condition of the Archdiocese of Agaña?
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July 11, 2017. KUAM
Parishes hurting, leaving chancery to foot the bill
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July 11, 2017. GUAM DAILY POST
Federal court to proceed in 11 clergy sex abuse cases
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July 11, 2017. PACIFIC NEWS CENTER
To raise $747K for church operations, catholic schools will be assessed $169 per student
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July 11, 2017. PACIFIC DAILY NEWS
Catholic schools, parishes will have to pay more
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July 11, 2017. PACIFIC DAILY NEWS
Second woman accuses Brouillard of sex abuse; 3 other abuse cases filed
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July 10, 2017. GUAM DAILY POST
Protesters end picket, place trust in Vatican
Byrnes appoints Martinez as new delegate to review Neocatechumenal Way
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July 10, 2017. PACIFIC NEWS CENTER
Weekly protests end; parishioners move to support Archbishop Byrnes
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July 7, 2017. GUAM DAILY POST
Vatican judges to deliberate
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July 7, 2017. GUAM DAILY POST
Two new victims sue church, school
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July 7, 2017. GUAM DAILY POST
Vatican tribunal deliberating Apuron fate
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July 6, 2017. PACIFIC NEWS CENTER
Byrnes: Apuron’s potential return to Guam would be a “disaster”
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July 7, 2017. NATIONAL CATHOLIC REPORTER
Return of Guam archbishop would be disastrous, says coadjutor
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July 7, 2017. PACIFIC NEWS CENTER
2 more sex abuse complaints filed against Archdiocese
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July 6, 2017. PACIFIC ISLAND TIMES
Byrnes: “I think it would be a disaster if Archbishop Apuron were to return as the Bishop of record”
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July 6, 2017. KUAM
Byrnes: archdiocese was a mess under Apuron's leadership
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July 6, 2017. PACIFIC DAILY NEWS
Byrnes: Disaster if Apuron were to return
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July 6, 2017. PACIFIC DAILY NEWS
Picketers give way to Vatican's decision on Apuron
July 5, 2017. PACIFIC DAILY NEWS
Archbishop: Year of prayer for victims of clergy abuses, violence, other social ills
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July 5, 2017. GUAM DAILY POST
Church calls on Catholics for year of reparation
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July 5, 2017. KUAM
Church concerned with surge in divorces
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July 5, 2017. KUAM
Archdiocese pledges to make amends
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July 5, 2017. PACIFIC NEWS CENTER
Church calls on Catholics to join in year of healing
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July 4, 2017. GUAM DAILY POST
46th Brouillard victim comes forward
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July 5, 2017. KUAM
Six sex abuse cases will be heard in federal court
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June 25, 2017. PACIFIC DAILY NEWS
Archdiocese deals with deep financial, trust issues
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June 24, 2017. GUAM DAILY POST
Seventh victim names priest as abuser
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June 24, 2017. BUSINESS NEWS
Guam Priest, Father Ray Techaira, Accused Of Raping And Sexually Assaulting A Boy From 1984 To 1987
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June 23, 2017. PACIFIC DAILY NEWS
New lawsuit alleges Father Ray Techaira allegedly raped and molested boy more than 100 times
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June 22, 2017. KUAM
Latest lawsuit names new priest, parish
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June 22, 2017. GUAM DAILY POST
Lawsuit: Boy abused more than 100 times, victim was 7 when it started
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June 22, 2017. GUAM DAILY POST
Another church official resigns
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June 21, 2017. PACIFIC DAILY NEWS
Monsignor Benavente resigns as archbishop delegate
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June 20, 2017. PACIFIC DAILY NEWS
Quitugua resigns as archbishop advisor
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June 19, 2017. GUAM DAILY POST
Catholic group calls for 5 to be removed
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June 18, 2017. PACIFIC DAILY NEWS
Local judges continue to stay away from clergy sex abuse cases
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June 18, 2017. GUAM DAILY POST
Claims against church exceed $530M
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June 15, 2017. PACIFIC DAILY NEWS
Concerned Catholics seeks removal of 5 church officials
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June 14, 2017. GUAM DAILY POST
No settlement talks for Apuron
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June 13, 2017. KUAM
No settlement talks just yet
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June 13, 2017. KUAM
Settlement talks for Apuron child sex abuse cases on hold pending canonical trial
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June 13, 2017. PACIFIC DAILY NEWS
Apuron not considering settling lawsuits till canonical trial is over
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June 13, 2017. PACIFIC NEWS CENTER
Apuron will not be part of settlement talks--for now
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June 12, 2017. GUAM DAILY POST
CCOG supports settlement talks
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June 11, 207. GUAM DAILY POST
Negotiations to begin in church sex abuse cases
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June 10, 2017. PACIFIC DAILY NEWS
Settlement talks begin for most clergy sex abuse cases
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June 9, 2017. GUAM DAILY POST
Negotiations to begin in church sex abuse cases
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June 8, 2017. PACIFIC NEWS CENTER
Attorney Lujan says settlement now in the works for sex abuse victims
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June 8, 2017. PACIFIC DAILY NEWS
Out-of-court settlements like for some Guam clergy sex abuse lawsuits
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June 8, 2017. GUAM DAILY POST
Hope and Healing review board members named
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June 8, 2017. KUAM
Out-of-court settlement likely for majority of church sex abuse cases
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June 8, 2017, KUAM
Some sex abuse cases could be handled out of court
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June 6, 2017. CATHOLIC HERALD
Bishop of Lancaster restricts Neocatechumenal Way liturgy
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June 6, 2017. KUAM
Archbishop: church did due diligence into matter of accused teacher
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June 5, 2017. PACIFIC NEWS CENTER
Archdiocese in the process of selling "one set of assets"
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June 5, 2017. KUAM
Archbishop Byrnes shocked at sex abuse accusations against clergy
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June 5, 2017. PACIFIC NEWS CENTER
First Chamorro archbishop accused of sex abuse
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June 5, 2017. PACIFIC NEWS CENTER
More boy scouts leaders named in sex abuse lawsuits
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June 5, 2017. GUAM DAILY POST
Archdiocese ‘heartbroken’ allegations include first Chamorro bishop
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June 5, 2017. GUAM DAILY POST
Plaintiffs maintain Guam archdiocese under Vatican control
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June 4, 2017. PACIFIC DAILY NEWS
Picketers: Vatican has evidence, defrock Apuron
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June 4, 2017. PACIFIC DAILY NEWS
OUR VIEW: Kudos for church efforts, but community faith and trust broken
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June 3, 2017. GUAM DAILY POST
Lawsuit accuses Archbishop Flores
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June 3, 2017. GUAM DAILY POST
Four new lawsuits detail alleged abuse
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June 2, 2017. PACIFIC DAILY NEWS
Third Marianas bishop accused of sexually abusing children
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June 2, 2017 GUAM DAILY POST
Archbishop: Sadness deepens with each victim
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June 2, 2017. GUAM DAILY POST
New allegations against defrocked priest
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June 2, 2017. PACIFIC NEWS CENTER
Archdiocese continues to pray for church abuse victims
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June 1, 2017. PACIFIC DAILY NEWS
Church acknowledges latest clergy sex abuse lawsuits
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June 1, 2017. KUAM
Archbishop continues prayers for abuse victims
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June 1, 2017. PACIFIC DAILY NEWS
New clergy abuse lawsuit against now defrocked priest Cepeda
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May 30, 2017. GUAM DAILY POST
Suit: Boy repeatedly raped
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May 30, 2017. PACIFIC NEWS CENTER
Latest sex abuse victim says 2 other Boy Scouts leaders also raped him
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May 29, 2017. PACIFIC DAILY NEWS
Lawsuit claims Brouillard, older scouts raped boy during jamborees
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May 29, 2017. GUAM DAILY POST
Former altar boy reported sexual abuse
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May 29, 2017. KUAM
71st alleged victim files abuse suit against church
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May 29, 2017. PACIFIC NEWS CENTER
More child sex abuse victims come forward
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May 28, 2017. PACIFIC DAILY NEWS
Lawsuit claims church knew of 1985 priest abuse
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May 28, 2017. PACIFIC DAILY NEWS
Apuron accuser's family meets with new archbishop
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May 28, 2017. GUAM DAILY POST
Second suit against Caluag
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May 28, 2017. KUAM
Man claiming sex abuse by priest at Mangilao church is 70th accuser
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May 27, 2017. GUAM DAILY POST
Second suit against Caluag
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May 26, 2017. PACIFIC NEWS CENTER
Governor's senior advisor files sex abuse lawsuit against former music teacher
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May 26, 2017. PACIFIC DAILY NEWS
Adelup adviser Troy Torres sues over alleged rape by Catholic school teacher
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May 26, 2017. KUAM
Adelup's Troy Torres latest to file sex abuse lawsuit against church
May 26, 2017. KUAM
David Lujan on the clock with church abuse issue
May 23, 2017. PACIFIC NEWS CENTERLatest sex abuse victim: "I forgive you"
May 23, 2017. GUAM DAILY POST
New priest named in sexual abuse lawsuit
Father Jack Niland is 12th Guam priest accused in latest sex abuse lawsuit
May 22, 2017. GUAM DAILY POST
Two more sex abuse cases filed against church, Boy Scouts
May 22, 2017. KUAM
Latest accuser wanted to be a priest himself
May 22, 2017. GUAM DAILY POST
Boy Scouts move to dismiss cases
May 20, 2017. USA TODAY
11 Guam Catholic priests involved in sex abuse lawsuits
May 201, 2017. PACIFIC DAILY NEWS
Guam reaches Vatican, global audience a year since clergy sex abuses exposed
Two more sex abuse cases filed against church, Boy Scouts
May 18, 2017. PACIFIC NEWS CENTER
Latest sex abuse victim recounts being tied to tree and repeatedly raped
May 18, 2017. GUAM DAILY POST
Boy Scouts move to dismiss cases
May 18, 2017. KUAM
Another batch of clergy sex abuse cases heard...some defendants no-show
May 18, 2017. GUAM DAILY POST
Victim recounts rape at Lonfit River
May 17, 2017. KUAM
Lawyers field questions about clergy sex abuse
May 16, 2017. PACIFIC DAILY NEWS
Boy Scouts of America hires D.C., Guam lawyers in sex abuse cases
May 15, 2017. PACIFIC NEWS CENTER
Latest child sex abuse victim files suit against Catholic school and former teacher
Church responds to latest suit
May 15, 2017. KUAM
May 15, 2017. PACIFIC NEWS CENTER
Latest child sex abuse victim files suit against Catholic school and former teacher
May 15, 2017. PACIFIC DAILY NEWS
First non-clergy, childhood sexual abuse case
May 15, 2017. GUAM DAILY POST
Guam Catholic school sued
May 14, 2017. GUAM DAILY POST
Caspino: Some abuse cases resolved
May 14, 2017. KUAM
Latest accuser says he was molested by Saint Anthony music teacher
May 12, 2017. PACIFIC NEWS CENTER
Former music teacher named in latest sex abuse lawsuit
May 12, 2017. PACIFIC DAILY NEWS
Brouillard accused in 3 more clergy sex abuse cases
May 12, 2017. GUAM DAILY POST
Lawsuit alleges priest took nude photos of boys
May 12, 2017. GUAM DAILY POST
Former Boy Scout alleges sexual abuse by priest
May 12, 2017. GUAM DAILY POST
Victim alleges priest's abuse occurred many times
May 11, 2017. KUAM
62nd plaintiff to accuse church of sex abuse seeks $10 million
May 10, 2017. PACIFIC DAILY NEWS
Man says priest sexually abused him more than 50 times
May 10, 2017. KUAM
61st person makes accusation of church sex abuse
May 10, 2017. CATHOLIC WORLD NEWS
Vatican tribunal hears final witness against suspended Guam archbishop
May 9, 2017. USA TODAY
Guam archbishop's first sex abuse accuser testifies before Vatican tribunal
May 10, 2017. GUAM DAILY POST
Accuser: Priest told him 'big boys don't cry'
Toves: Vatican nearing new phase in Apuron trial
May 9, 2017. PACIFIC DAILY NEWS
Former altar boy accuses Mannetta of sex abuse
May 8, 2017. PACIFIC DAILY NEWS
Accusers: Apuron’s fate now up to Vatican
May 8, 2017. GUAM DAILY POST
Apuron accusers testify; decision by early summer
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May 8, 2017. PACIFIC DAILY NEWS
Apuron church trial breaks new ground
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May 8, 2017. PACIFIC DAILY NEWS
Vatican gets testimony from more Apuron accusers
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May 4, 2017. PACIFIC DAILY NEWS
Denied documents cost taxpayers, director $10,170
New abuse complaint against church, Boy Scouts
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May 3, 2017. GUAM DAILY POST
Apuron attorney objects to jurisdictional fix
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May 3, 2017. KUAM
Archbishop Byrnes confirms the Archdiocese is liquidating assets
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May 3, 2017. KUAM
59th person claims sex abuse by church members
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May 3, 2017. PACIFIC NEWS CENTER
New victim brings total lawsuits filed against church to 59
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May 2, 2017. PACIFIC NEWS CENTER
Jurisdiction for sex abuse lawsuits stalls cases
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May 2, 2017. KUAM
Lujan determined to prove District Court has jurisdiction
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April 28, 2017. PACIFIC NEWS CENTER
Website launched containing database of child sex abusers
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April 26, 2017. KUAM
Two more Apuron accusers will meet with Vatican officials
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April 26, 2017. GUAM DAILY POST
Apuron accusers to appear before Vatican tribunal in Hawaii
Hope and Healing announces appointees
April 25, 2017. PACIFIC DAILY NEWS
Another Apuron accuser talking to Vatican
Hope and Healing announces officers
April 25, 2017. PACIFIC DAILY NEWS
Hope and Healing Guam president speaks at press conference
April 25, 2017. KUAM
More seats filled in Hope and Healing Guam
Alicia Limtiaco chairs board to aid clergy abuse victims
April 24, 2017. GUAM DAILY POST
Limtiaco leads board to help victims of priest abuses
April 23, 2017. KUAM
Alicia Limtiaco named chairwoman of Hope for Healing Guam
April 23, 2017. PACIFIC NEWS CENTER
Former US Attorney Alicia Limtiaco named Hope and Healing chairwoman
April 20, 2017. PACIFIC NEWS CENTER
"Dozens and dozens" have called Hope and Healing hotline since launch
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April 20, 2017. GUAM DAILY POST
Latest victim alleges priest kept book of names
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April 20, 2017. KUAM
Lawyers negotiating board composition for Hope and Healing Guam
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April 20, 2017. KUAM
David Lujan says forthcoming accusation will "shock the island"
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April 20, 2017. PACIFIC NEWS CENTER
Sex abuse victims' attorney warns Vatican could be next
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April 19, 2017. ASSOCIATED PRESS
Guam Archdiocese Program to Help Clergy Sex Abuse Victims
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April 19, 2017. PACIFIC DAILY NEWS
Judge wants clergy sex abuse accusers to identify themselves to court
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April 19, 2017. PACIFIC NEWS CENTER
52 victims of child sex abuse; federal judge wants identities revealed
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April 19, 2017. GUAM DAILY POST
Lujan: Program for church sex-abuse victims 'a scam'
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April 29, 2017. PACIFIC NEWS CENTER
Attorney Lujan slams Hope and Healing Program
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April 19, 2017. GUAM DAILY POST
Case alleges priest abused boy with disability
Lawsuit: Brouillard abused boy while others looked at nude photos
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April 18, 2017. PACIFIC DAILY NEWS
Concerned Catholics backs archdiocese healing program
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April 18, 2017. GUAM DAILY POST
Vatican ‘reaching out’ to Apuron accusers
April 18, 2017. GUAMD DAILY POST
Woman alleges abuse by priest when she was 14
10 priests accused in 50 Guam clergy sex abuse lawsuits
Another woman files abuse suit against Archdiocese
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April 16, 2017. PACIFIC DAILY NEWS
Apuron accusers meet with Vatican tribunal
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April 17, 2017. PACIFIC NEWS CENTER
Apuron accusers provide testimony to Vatican tribunal for Apuron trial
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April 17, 2017. KUAM
One of Apuron's accusers meets with canonical trial group
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April 17, 2017. KUAM
Church requests consolidation for 37 lawsuits filed by Attorney Lujan
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April 22, 2017. PACIFIC NEWS CENTER
Retired Saipan bishop wants child sexual abuse complaint dismissed
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April 12, 2017. GUAM DAILY POST
Archdiocese moves to dismiss 36 sex abuse cases
Hotline offered to church sex abuse victims as church seeks dismissal of lawsuits
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April 11, 2017. PACIFIC DAILY NEWS
California lawyer leads $1M aid fund for clergy abuse victims
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April 11, 2017. KUAM
California lawyer tapped to lead Hope and Healing Guam
Hope and Healing Guam details plans to provide victims with help
Archdiocese of Agana filed to dismiss clergy sex abuse cases in federal court
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April 5, 2017. KUAM
Archbishop wants child sex abuse lawsuits filed against him dismissed
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April 5, 2017. KUAM
Apuron's attorney files motion to dismiss
New priest named in new lawsuits against Agana archdiocese
April 5, 2017. PACIFIC NEWS CENTER
45 victims claim abuse, new priest named
April 5, 2017. GUAM DAILY POST
Judge denies archdiocese's third request for extension
April 5, 2017. GUAM DAILY POST
Former altar boy fought abuse, called priest 'bad father'
3 new clergy sex abuse cases filed
Man alleges sex abuse on Boy Scout camping trips
April 5, 2017. GUAM DAILY POST
43rd suit filed, names Boy Scouts, archdiocese and Brouillard
April 5, 2017. KUAM
43rd alleged victim files suit against church, Boy Scouts
April 5, 2017. GUAM DAILY POST
Lawsuit: Cathedral priest abused girl when she was 12
41st and 42nd victims come forward; first woman files suit against Church
April 4, 2017. KUAM
Parent wants Bishop Baumgartner school's name changed
April 4, 2017. GUAM DAILY POST
Parent asks school to drop bishop's name
April 4, 2017. GUAM DAILY POST
Former Boy Scout alleges abuse during 1973 camping trip
April 3, 2017. PACIFIC DAILY NEWS
Woman is 42nd to file clergy sex abuse lawsuit
April 3, 2017. KUAM
40th person accuses church of sex abuse
April 3, 2017. PACIFIC DAILY NEWS
Archbishop launches ‘Updating the faithful’ series
April 1, 2017. PACIFIC DAILY NEWSJudge grants retired bishop’s 2nd request in abuse case
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April 1, 2017. PACIFIC DAILY NEWS
Judge recusals of clergy sex abuse cases mount
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March 31, 2017. GUAM DAILY POST
Former Boy Scouts allege abuse
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March 30, 2017. PACIFIC DAILY NEWS
2 men sue church, Boy Scouts
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March 30, 2017. KUAM
Another new accuser suing archdiocese & Boy Scouts for $10M
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March 29, 2017. PACIFIC NEWS CENTER
Two more lawsuits filed against church naming former Guam priest
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March 29, 2017. KUAM
Two more church sex abuse accusers brings total to 35
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March 29, 2017. PACIFIC DAILY NEWS
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March 29, 2017. GUAM DAILY POST
Attorney: Sex abuse victims can hide identity
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March 28, 2017. PACIFIC DAILY NEWS
EDITORIAL. Ishizaki: Catholic Church must be transparent
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March 28, 2017. GUAM DAILY POST
EDITORIAL: Time to end the boycott, time for Apuron to face problems in Guam
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March 26, 2017. PACIFIC DAILY NEWS
2 CNMI law to help clergy abuse survivors get help, justice
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March 26, 2017. GUAM DAILY POST
Boy Scouts sued for $10M
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March 25, 2017. ASSOCIATED PRESS
Guam cathedral in receivership over $1.9 million debt
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March 25, 2017. PACIFIC DAILY NEWS
Mangilao man says priest took nude photos of him as a boy
March 23, 2017. PACIFIC DAILY NEWS
Former Santa Barbara student alleges priest sex abuse
March 23, 2017. GUAM DAILY POST
New lawsuit alleges abuse in Tumon parish
March 23, 2017. KUAM
32nd person accuses clergy of sexual abuse
March 23, 2017. PACIFIC NEWS CENTER
Another catholic school student accused defrocked priest of sexual abuse
March 22, 2017. CRUX
Guam bishop aims to resolve ‘distress’ on Neocatechumenal Way
March 22, 2017. GUAM DAILY POST
Victim: Sex abuse was 'penance'
March 22, 2017. PACIFIC NEWS CENTER
Latest sex abuse lawsuit details abuse during retreat at Cocos Island
March 22, 2017. KUAM
31st victim files against the Archdiocese; suing for $5 million
March 22, 2017. PACIFIC DAILY NEWS
Man says former priest abused him in 1986, called it penance
March 20, 2017. GUAM DAILY POST
135M in claims exceed church assets
March 20, 2017. GUAM DAILY POST
Church protesters react to $30k in 'hush money'
March 19, 2017. THE ECONOMIST
Francis is facing down opposition from traditionalists and Vatican bureaucrats
"THE Pacific island of Guam is more than 12,000km from Vatican City. Yet it was in this far-flung American territory that last month the two most contentious issues facing Pope Francis—the scandal of clerical sex abuse and a rebellion by traditionalists—intertwined."
March 19, 2017. GUAM DAILY POST
Victim: Apuron paid $30K ‘hush money’
March 18, 2017. GUAM DAILY POST
Frustration grows over Vatican investigation
March 18, 2017. CATHOLIC NEWS AGENCY
Guam bishop aims to resolve 'distress' regarding Neocatechumenal Way
March 17, 2017. GUAM DAILY POST
Suit: Church wine used on victim
March 17, 2017. PACIFIC DAILY NEWS
Former Father Duenas student files clergy sex abuse lawsuit
March 17, 2017. KUAM
William Payne is 30th person to accuse church of molestation
March 17, 2017. PACIFIC NEWS CENTER
Catholic school student accuses late priest of sexual abuse
March 16, 2017. GUAM DAILY POST
Archdiocese pauses NCW growth
March 16, 2017. PACIFIC DAILY NEWS
Byrnes sets norms for Mass
March 16, 2017. GUAM DAILY POST
Lawsuit alleges sex abuse at cathedral in late ‘80s
March 15, 2017. PACIFIC DAILY NEWS
Former Catholic school student files abuse lawsuit
March 13, 2017. PACIFIC DAILY NEWS
Guam's Catholic church embraces financial transparency
March 13, 2017. KUAM
Protests continue after 34 weeks, demand Apuron be defrocked
March 12, 2017. GUAM DAILY POST
Sex abuse lawsuits seek equitable relief
March 12, 2017. GUAM DAILY POST
Archdiocese to challenge legality of child sex abuse law
March 11, 2017. PACIFIC DAILY NEWS
Pope says cardinal sent to Guam because of terrible incidents
March 10, 2017. KUAM
First female comes forward, allegations of clergy sex abuse
March 9, 2017. PACIFIC DAILY NEWS
3 new clergy sex abuse allegations investigated
March 6, 2017. GUAM DAILY POST
EDITORIAL: Thanks judge, for sending a message for GovGuam to be transparent
March 6, 2017. GUAM DAILY POST
Marching against Apuron
Land Management director fined $1K for failing to produce FOIA documents
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March 3, 2017. GUAM DAILY POST
‘Historic’ legal victory for public access to GovGuam records
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March 2, 2017. KUAM
Land Management director fined for not providing requested documents
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February 27, 2017. PACIFIC DAILY NEWS
New lawsuit claims priest sexually abused boy for Scouts merit badge
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February 26, 2017
Former student recounts abuse at Catholic school
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February 25, 2017. PACIFIC DAILY NEWS
Church seeks background checks, proper Mass
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February 24, 2017. GUAM DAILY POST
Off-island law firms expected to file sex abuse lawsuits
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February 23, 2017. PACIFIC DAILY NEWS
2 other law firms to file clergy sex abuse cases
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February 23, 2017. PACIFIC DAILY NEWS
Lawsuits: Church operated 'harem of young boys'
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February 23, 2017. GUAM DAILY POST
New suits claim altar boy service front for abuse
Three brothers allege abuse by 'pedophile' priest
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February 22, 2017. KUAM
Four more men accuse Father Louis Brouillard of sexual molestation
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February 22, 2017. ASSOCIATED PRESS/WASHINGTON POST
Vatican abuse probe of Guam archbishop heads to mainland US
CONTINUED
February 20, 2017. PACIFIC NEWS CENTER
Tim Rohr with Patti Arroyo on the Visit of Cardinal Burke
Part 1. Part 2.
February 17, 2017. GUAM DAILY POST
Number of accusers could double
Lawyer challenges secret Vatican tribunal
CONTINUED
February 16, 2017. ASSOCIATED PRESS
Ex-altar boy refuses to testify at Vatican Guam abuse trial
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February 16, 2017. PACIFIC DAILY NEWS
Vatican mission hears Guam witnesses
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February 16, 2017. THE DAILY BEAST
The Pope Ships His American Enemy To the Other Side of the World
CONTINUED
February 16, 2017. PACIFIC NEWS CENTER
Vatican officials meet with Apuron accuser for the first time
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February 16, 2017. PACIFIC DAILY NEWS
Conservative cardinal on Guam to investigate sex abuse claims
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February 16, 2017. PACIFIC DAILY NEWS
Vatican mission hears Guam witnesses
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February 16, 2017. GUAM DAILY POST
Vatican tribunal arrives in Guam, expects to hear from archbishop accusers
CONTINUED
February 16, 2017. GUAM DAILY POST
Secret tribunal process revealed
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February 16, 2017. PACIFIC DAILY NEWS
As Vatican tribunal hears Apuron accuser, Catholics show support
CONTINUED
February 15, 2017. ASSOCIATED PRESS
CARDINAL SENT TO GUAM TO INVESTIGATE SEX ABUSE CLAIMS
CONTINUED
February 14, 2017. PACIFIC DAILY NEWS
Retired bishop could still face Vatican probe, trial
CONTINUED
February 14, 2017. KUAM
Saipan diocese comments on molestation charges against bishop
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February 14, 2017. GUAM DAILY POST
Saipan Bishop offers prayers, no comment on Camacho's fate
CONTINUED
February 14, 2017. PACIFIC NEWS CENTER
Guam, Saipan diocese react to sex abuse allegations against retired bishop
CONTINUED
February 14, 2017. PACIFIC DAILY NEWS
Man alleges Saipan's bishop emeritus raped him
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February 13, 2017. PACIFIC NEWS CENTER
Retired Saipan Bishop Tomas Camacho named in latest sex abuse lawsuit
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February 13, 2017. KUAM
17th person says he was a victim of abuse at the hands of clergy
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February 13, 2017. PACIFIC DAILY NEWS
Judge gives archdiocese time to reply in abuse cases
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February 10, 2017 PACIFIC DAILY NEWS
Vatican investigators to visit, Guam beefs up child protection
CONTINUED
February 10, 2017. KUAM
Archbishop Byrnes ensuring safe environment for Guam's children
CONTINUED
February 10, 2017. PACIFIC NEWS CENTER
Apuron trial "well underway," but expert says it could still take years
CONTINUED
February 10, 2017. PACIFIC NEWS CENTER
Archdiocese adopts new policy hailed as "gold standard" in protecting minors
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February 9, 2017. PACIFIC DAILY NEWS
Survivors network not confident Vatican probe will lead to justice
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February 9, 2017. GUAM DAILY POST
Apuron not required at Vatican trial
CONTINUED
February 9, 2017. PACIFIC DAILY NEWS
16th priest abuse lawsuit filed in US court
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February 8, 2017. PACIFIC DAILY NEWS
Canon lawyer: Apuron trial outcome will likely stay secret
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February 8, 2016. PACIFIC NEWS CENTER
16th lawsuit filed against archdiocese in federal court
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February 8, 2016
16th person alleges sexual abuse by church member
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February 5, 2017. PACIFIC DAILY NEWS
Canon lawyers: Guam clergy abuse trials could rip open secret archives
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February 4, 2017. GUAM DAILY POST
Extension granted in Church sex abuse cases
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February 4, 2017. GUAM DAILY POST
Byrnes: Church would consider out-of-court settlement
CONTINUED
February 3, 2017. PACIFIC DAILY NEWS
Clergy abuse cases won't be dismissed from local courts
CONTINUED
February 2, 2017. KUAM
Will defense have more time to file in church case?
CONTINUED
February 2, 2017. PACIFIC DAILY NEWS
Archbishop Byrnes talks justice for victims, Apuron's canonical trial
CONTINUED
February 2, 2017. GUAM DAILY POST
Depositions sought from victims as lawsuits seek $55M
CONTINUED
February 1, 2017. PACIFIC DAILY NEWS
5 more clergy abuse lawsuits filed in federal court
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February 1, 2017. PACIFIC DAILY NEWS
5 more clergy abuse lawsuits filed in federal court
CONTINUED
February 1, 2017. GUAM DAILY POST
Accusers locate Apuron
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December 30, 2016. GUAM DAILY POST
15th sex abuse case filed
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January 31, 2017. PACIFIC DAILY NEWS
Church lawyers to challenge law lifting statute of limitations on child sex abuse suits
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January 31, 2017. PACIFIC DAILY NEWS
Clergy sex abuse cases up for hearing unless judge recuses himself again
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January 30, 2017. PACIFIC DAILY NEWS
Vatican confirms Apuron trial; canon lawyers say trial could last for years
CONTINUED
January 29, 2017. GUAM DAILY POST
On the Vatican's radar
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January 29, 2017. PACIFIC DAILY NEWS
Judges' recusals detailed
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January 27, 2017. KUAM
Concerned Catholics want action for seminary issue
CONTINUED
January 26, 2017. PACIFIC DAILY NEWS
6 former Guam altar boys sue priest, Vatican for $30M in US federal court
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January 16, 2017. PACIFIC DAILY NEWS
Concerned Catholics questions priest’s canon law studies
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January 12, 2017. PACIFIC NEWS CENTER
Interview between Patti Arroyo and Dave Sablan, President Concerned Catholics of Guam, about Father Adrian Cristobal studying Canonical Law in Canada.
CONTINUED
January 12, 2017. KUAM
Concerned Catholics of Guam wants discipline, not reward, for priest
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January 8, 2017. KUAM
Picketing Catholics resume protest
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January 7, 2017. PACIFIC DAILY NEWS
Guam Catholics seek action on pope's message
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December 31, 2016. PACIFIC DAILY NEWS
No. 1: Fall of Archbishop Anthony Apuron
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December 29, 2016. PACIFIC DAILY NEWS
15th clergy sex abuse suit filed against archdiocese
CONTINUED
December 29, 2016. KUAM
15th person accuses clergy of sexual abuse
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December 29, 2016. PACIFIC NEWS CENTER
15th lawsuit filed against church naming former priest with history of sexual abuse
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December 24, 2016. PACIFIC DAILY NEWS
Archdiocese to expand child protection training to parishes
CONTINUED
December 24, 2016. GUAM DAILY POST
Church council readies for litigation
CONTINUED
December 23, 2016. PNC
Archdiocese of Agana now facing 14 lawsuits claiming sex abuse
CONTINUED
December 23, 2016. GUAM DAILY POST
14th sex abuse suit
Sex abuse law files sent to archdiocese
14th lawsuit filed against Archdiocese of Agana
December 22, 2016. KUAM
December 22, 2016. KUAM
Archdiocese comments on latest sex abuse allegation
Lawsuit: Archdiocese still pays Brouillard
13th accusation: Man alleges sexual abuse by former Guam priest
December 18, 2016. GUAM DAILY POST
Archdiocese of Agaña enters a new, troubling era
December 18, 2016 GUAM DAILY POST
A Crack in the Wall
Catholic church seeks files related to sex abuse law
Aguon question church's sudden interest in legislation
CONTINUED
December 12, 2016. GUAM DAILY POST
Protests Resume
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December 11, 2016. PACIFIC DAILY NEWS
Senators: Number of clergy sex abuse accusers shocking, unfortunate
CONTINUED
December 8, 2016. PACIFIC DAILY NEWS
Rape allegation against another priest
CONTINUED
December 7, 2016. KUAM
Former Guam resident claiming sex abuse by priest is 12th person to come forward
CONTINUED
December 8, 2016. GUAM DAILY POST
Byrnes spends first 10 days listening
CONTINUED
December 7, 2016. PNC
Archbishop Byrnes talks about his first 10 days on Guam
CONTINUED
December 8, 2016. PACIFIC DAILY NEWS
Byrnes calls on Guam to honor war survivors, patron saint
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December 8, 2016. PACIFIC DAILY NEWS
Church picketers give way to Byrnes' first Sunday Mass
CONTINUED
December 7, 2016. GUAM DAILY POST
Cenzon recuses herself from church abuse case
CONTINUED
December 6, 2016. PACIFIC DAILY NEWS
Judge Cenzon disqualifies herself from church cases
CONTINUED
December 6, 2016. PACIFIC DAILY NEWS
Judge Cenzon recuses herself from 2 church sex abuse cases
CONTINUED
December 5, 2016. GUAM DAILY POST
Protests pause to recognize Byrnes
CONTINUED
December 5, 2016. PNC
Picketers stop protest to attend mass in support of new archbishop
CONTINUED
December 3, 2016. PACIFIC DAILY NEWS
Hon talks about Apuron, Byrnes, Guam-Rome link
CONTINUED
December 1, 2016. PACIFIC DAILY NEWS
11th sex abuse suit filed against priest, church
CONTINUED
December 1, 2016. PACIFIC DAILY NEWS
Archbishop Byrnes to Guam: ‘I belong to you, I’m one of yours’
CONTINUED
December 1, 2016. GUAM DAILY POST
Byrnes: 'There is a lot of hope' for Church
CONTINUED
November 30, 2016. PNC
Guam welcomes new Archbishop Michael Byrnes at historic mass
CONTINUED
November 30, 2016. KUAM
Archbishop Byrnes tells Guam "I belong to you"
CONTINUED
November 30, 2016. PNC
Coadjutor Archbishop Michael Byrnes addresses Catholic church's blemished past
CONTINUED
November 30, 2016. KUAM
New archbishop will meet with seminary officials
CONTINUED
November 30, 2016. PACIFIC DAILY NEWS
10th sex abuse lawsuit against priest, archdiocese
CONTINUED
November 30, 2016. PACIFIC DAILY NEWS
Several archbishops, bishops on Guam for Byrnes' first public events
CONTINUED
November 30, 2016. PACIFIC DAILY NEWS
What you need to know Wednesday, Nov. 30
CONTINUED
November 30, 2016. GUAM DAILY POST
Looking back with Hon
CONTINUED
November 29, 2016. GUAM DAILY POST
Tenth victim files sex abuse complaint
CONTINUED
November 28, 2016. KUAM
Hon returning to Rome
CONTINUED
November 28, 2016. PACIFIC DAILY NEWS
Nine Guam priests with sex abuse allegations
CONTINUED
November 28, 2016. PACIFIC DAILY NEWS
Byrnes: Restore Guam as 'jewel of faith' in Pacific
CONTINUED
November 28, 2016. GUAM DAILY POST
New coadjutor archbishop pledges to bridge divides
CONTINUED
November 28, 2016. PNC
New archbishop arrives, prepares for permanent leadership
CONTINUED
November 28, 2016. PACIFIC DAILY NEWS
Apuron's canonical trial now ongoing, Byrnes says
CONTINUED
November 28, 2016. PNC
Archbishop Apuron's trial entering its second phase in Rome
CONTINUED
November 27, 2016. PACIFIC DAILY NEWS
OUR VIEW: Community welcomes Byrnes' arrival, looks to heal
CONTINUED
November 26, 2016. GUAM DAILY POST
Byrnes files complaint in Superior Court
CONTINUED
November 26, 2016. KUAM
Archdiocese promises to tend to flock
CONTINUED
November 25, 2016. KUAM
Island anxiously anticipating arrival of Bishop Byrnes
CONTINUED
November 25, 2016. PNC
New Guam archbishop set to arrive Monday, Nov. 28
CONTINUED
November 25, 2016. PNC
Two more lawsuits filed against the church
CONTINUED
November 25, 2016. GUAM DAILY POST
Two new complaints
CONTINUED
November 23, 2016. KUAM
Guam's new bishop files documents in court
CONTINUED
November 22, 2016. GUAM DAILY POST
Eusebio: Nuns knew all along
CONTINUED
November 21, 2016. KUAM
Eusebio attempts to debunk Mother Superior's statements VIDEO here
CONTINUED
November 21, 2016. PNC
Former RMS chair defends against Carmelite nun's assertions
CONTINUED
November 21, 2016. PDN
Pro-Apuron group slams Carmelite nuns over seminary
CONTINUED
November 21, 2016. PDN
Church apologizes to new Apuron, Brouillard accusers
CONTINUED
November 21, 2016. GUAM DAILY POST
Protests continue strong
CONTINUED
November 21, 2016. PDN
OUR VIEW: Byrnes' actions with seminary provide clarity
CONTINUED
November 20, 2016. PDN
Byrnes cuts seminary’s ties to Neocatechumenal Way
CONTINUED
November 20, 2016. PDN
Guam's Filipino community reacts to Apuron
CONTINUED
November 19, 2016. PDN
Archdiocese thanks, apologizes to Carmelite nuns
CONTINUED
November 19, 2016. PDN
OUR VIEW: Carmelite nuns contributed to island community; they will be missed
CONTINUED
November 18, 2016. KUAM
Archdiocese offers prayers for victims
CONTINUED
November 18, 2016. PDN
3 more sex abuse lawsuits filed against Apuron, Brouillard, archdiocese
CONTINUED
November 18, 2016. PDN
OUR VIEW: Church officials should adopt plan to address child sex abuse
CONTINUED
November 18, 2016. GUAM DAILY POST
Three more lawsuits
CONTINUED
November 17, 2016. KUAM
Archbishop Hon apologizes to Carmelite Sisters
CONTINUED
November 17, 2016. KUAM
Three more cases allege sex abuse by Guam clergy
CONTINUED
November 17, 2016. PNC
3 new sex abuse lawsuits filed against Archdiocese
CONTINUED
November 17, 2016. PDN
Archdiocese urged to consider 7-point plan to address child sexual abuse
CONTINUED
November 17, 2016. GUAM DAILY POST
Judge recuses herself from sex abuse case
CONTINUED
November 16, 2016. PNC
Mother Dawn Marie with Patti Arroyo
CONTINUED
November 16, 2016. PNC
Mother Dawn says life was threatened after she dropped Apuron bombshell
CONTINUED
November 16, 2016. GUAM DAILY POST
Court unable to serve Apuron
CONTINUED
November 16, 2016. KUAM
Concerned Catholics react to decision about seminary
CONTINUED
November 15, 2016. KUAM
Archdiocese takes back control of seminary
CONTINUED
November 15, 2016. PNC
Carmelite Prioress: Apuron pressured my order to lie about Yona Seminary purchase
CONTINUED
November 15, 2016. KUAM VIDEO
Mother Superior explains why Carmelite Monastery closed
CONTINUED
November 15, 2016. PNC
Archbishop Byrnes abolishes RMS board; returns property to Archdiocese
CONTINUED
November 15, 2016. PDN
Archdiocese takes back Yona seminary
CONTINUED
November 15, 2016. PDN FACEBOOK PAGE
Archdiocese press conference regarding transfer of Yona property back to the Archdiocese of Agana
CONTINUED
November 15, 2016. PDN
Nun: We did not want to lie for Apuron, Sammut over Yona seminary property
CONTINUED
November 15, 2016. PDN
Carmelite Sisters no longer on Guam
CONTINUED
November 15, 2016. KUAM
Mother superior drops bombshell about Yona seminary
CONTINUED
November 15, 2016. GUAM DAILY POST
Byrnes rescinds restriction
November 14, 2016. PDN
Events set for Guam’s next archbishop
CONTINUED
November 14, 2016. KUAM
Senators: Number of clergy sex abuse accusers shocking, unfortunate
CONTINUED
December 8, 2016. PACIFIC DAILY NEWS
Rape allegation against another priest
CONTINUED
December 7, 2016. KUAM
Former Guam resident claiming sex abuse by priest is 12th person to come forward
CONTINUED
December 8, 2016. GUAM DAILY POST
Byrnes spends first 10 days listening
CONTINUED
December 7, 2016. PNC
Archbishop Byrnes talks about his first 10 days on Guam
CONTINUED
December 8, 2016. PACIFIC DAILY NEWS
Byrnes calls on Guam to honor war survivors, patron saint
CONTINUED
December 8, 2016. PACIFIC DAILY NEWS
Church picketers give way to Byrnes' first Sunday Mass
CONTINUED
December 7, 2016. GUAM DAILY POST
Cenzon recuses herself from church abuse case
CONTINUED
December 6, 2016. PACIFIC DAILY NEWS
Judge Cenzon disqualifies herself from church cases
CONTINUED
December 6, 2016. PACIFIC DAILY NEWS
Judge Cenzon recuses herself from 2 church sex abuse cases
CONTINUED
December 5, 2016. GUAM DAILY POST
Protests pause to recognize Byrnes
CONTINUED
December 5, 2016. PNC
Picketers stop protest to attend mass in support of new archbishop
CONTINUED
December 3, 2016. PACIFIC DAILY NEWS
Hon talks about Apuron, Byrnes, Guam-Rome link
CONTINUED
December 1, 2016. PACIFIC DAILY NEWS
11th sex abuse suit filed against priest, church
CONTINUED
December 1, 2016. PACIFIC DAILY NEWS
Archbishop Byrnes to Guam: ‘I belong to you, I’m one of yours’
CONTINUED
December 1, 2016. GUAM DAILY POST
Byrnes: 'There is a lot of hope' for Church
CONTINUED
November 30, 2016. PNC
Guam welcomes new Archbishop Michael Byrnes at historic mass
CONTINUED
November 30, 2016. KUAM
Archbishop Byrnes tells Guam "I belong to you"
CONTINUED
November 30, 2016. PNC
Coadjutor Archbishop Michael Byrnes addresses Catholic church's blemished past
CONTINUED
November 30, 2016. KUAM
New archbishop will meet with seminary officials
CONTINUED
November 30, 2016. PACIFIC DAILY NEWS
10th sex abuse lawsuit against priest, archdiocese
CONTINUED
November 30, 2016. PACIFIC DAILY NEWS
Several archbishops, bishops on Guam for Byrnes' first public events
CONTINUED
November 30, 2016. PACIFIC DAILY NEWS
What you need to know Wednesday, Nov. 30
CONTINUED
November 30, 2016. GUAM DAILY POST
Looking back with Hon
CONTINUED
November 29, 2016. GUAM DAILY POST
Tenth victim files sex abuse complaint
CONTINUED
November 28, 2016. KUAM
Hon returning to Rome
CONTINUED
November 28, 2016. PACIFIC DAILY NEWS
Nine Guam priests with sex abuse allegations
CONTINUED
November 28, 2016. PACIFIC DAILY NEWS
Byrnes: Restore Guam as 'jewel of faith' in Pacific
CONTINUED
November 28, 2016. GUAM DAILY POST
New coadjutor archbishop pledges to bridge divides
CONTINUED
November 28, 2016. PNC
New archbishop arrives, prepares for permanent leadership
CONTINUED
November 28, 2016. PACIFIC DAILY NEWS
Apuron's canonical trial now ongoing, Byrnes says
CONTINUED
November 28, 2016. PNC
Archbishop Apuron's trial entering its second phase in Rome
CONTINUED
November 27, 2016. PACIFIC DAILY NEWS
OUR VIEW: Community welcomes Byrnes' arrival, looks to heal
CONTINUED
November 26, 2016. GUAM DAILY POST
Byrnes files complaint in Superior Court
CONTINUED
November 26, 2016. KUAM
Archdiocese promises to tend to flock
CONTINUED
November 25, 2016. KUAM
Island anxiously anticipating arrival of Bishop Byrnes
CONTINUED
November 25, 2016. PNC
New Guam archbishop set to arrive Monday, Nov. 28
CONTINUED
November 25, 2016. PNC
Two more lawsuits filed against the church
CONTINUED
November 25, 2016. GUAM DAILY POST
Two new complaints
CONTINUED
November 23, 2016. KUAM
Guam's new bishop files documents in court
CONTINUED
November 22, 2016. GUAM DAILY POST
Eusebio: Nuns knew all along
CONTINUED
November 21, 2016. KUAM
Eusebio attempts to debunk Mother Superior's statements VIDEO here
CONTINUED
November 21, 2016. PNC
Former RMS chair defends against Carmelite nun's assertions
CONTINUED
November 21, 2016. PDN
Pro-Apuron group slams Carmelite nuns over seminary
CONTINUED
November 21, 2016. PDN
Church apologizes to new Apuron, Brouillard accusers
CONTINUED
November 21, 2016. GUAM DAILY POST
Protests continue strong
CONTINUED
November 21, 2016. PDN
OUR VIEW: Byrnes' actions with seminary provide clarity
CONTINUED
November 20, 2016. PDN
Byrnes cuts seminary’s ties to Neocatechumenal Way
CONTINUED
November 20, 2016. PDN
Guam's Filipino community reacts to Apuron
CONTINUED
November 19, 2016. PDN
Archdiocese thanks, apologizes to Carmelite nuns
CONTINUED
November 19, 2016. PDN
OUR VIEW: Carmelite nuns contributed to island community; they will be missed
CONTINUED
November 18, 2016. KUAM
Archdiocese offers prayers for victims
CONTINUED
November 18, 2016. PDN
3 more sex abuse lawsuits filed against Apuron, Brouillard, archdiocese
CONTINUED
November 18, 2016. PDN
OUR VIEW: Church officials should adopt plan to address child sex abuse
CONTINUED
November 18, 2016. GUAM DAILY POST
Three more lawsuits
CONTINUED
November 17, 2016. KUAM
Archbishop Hon apologizes to Carmelite Sisters
CONTINUED
November 17, 2016. KUAM
Three more cases allege sex abuse by Guam clergy
CONTINUED
November 17, 2016. PNC
3 new sex abuse lawsuits filed against Archdiocese
CONTINUED
November 17, 2016. PDN
Archdiocese urged to consider 7-point plan to address child sexual abuse
CONTINUED
November 17, 2016. GUAM DAILY POST
Judge recuses herself from sex abuse case
CONTINUED
November 16, 2016. PNC
Mother Dawn Marie with Patti Arroyo
CONTINUED
Mother Dawn says life was threatened after she dropped Apuron bombshell
CONTINUED
November 16, 2016. GUAM DAILY POST
Court unable to serve Apuron
CONTINUED
November 16, 2016. KUAM
Concerned Catholics react to decision about seminary
CONTINUED
November 15, 2016. KUAM
Archdiocese takes back control of seminary
CONTINUED
November 15, 2016. PNC
Carmelite Prioress: Apuron pressured my order to lie about Yona Seminary purchase
CONTINUED
November 15, 2016. KUAM VIDEO
Mother Superior explains why Carmelite Monastery closed
CONTINUED
November 15, 2016. PNC
Archbishop Byrnes abolishes RMS board; returns property to Archdiocese
CONTINUED
November 15, 2016. PDN
Archdiocese takes back Yona seminary
CONTINUED
November 15, 2016. PDN FACEBOOK PAGE
Archdiocese press conference regarding transfer of Yona property back to the Archdiocese of Agana
CONTINUED
November 15, 2016. PDN
Nun: We did not want to lie for Apuron, Sammut over Yona seminary property
CONTINUED
November 15, 2016. PDN
Carmelite Sisters no longer on Guam
CONTINUED
November 15, 2016. KUAM
Mother superior drops bombshell about Yona seminary
CONTINUED
November 15, 2016. GUAM DAILY POST
Byrnes rescinds restriction
November 15, 2016. GUAM DAILY POST
'Toxic environment'
November 15, 2016. KUAM
Judge Sukola recuses herself from church sex abuse case
November 14, 2016. PNC
Apuron's attorney responds to libel lawsuit; asks for dismissal
Events set for Guam’s next archbishop
CONTINUED
November 14, 2016. KUAM
New documents filed in church lawsuit
November 14, 2016. GUAM DAILY POST
CCOG: Deadline to take back RMS approaching
CONTINUED
November 13, 2016. GUAM DAILY POST
Brouillard: Church officials knew
CONTINUED
November 11, 2016. PDN
Guam clergy thanks pope for Byrnes’ appointment
CONTINUED
November 10, 2016. PDN
Retired priest: Catholic church knew of Guam sex abuses for decades
CONTINUED
November 9, 2016. PDN
Hon: Archbishop Byrnes not an outsider
CONTINUED
November 9, 2016. PDN
Pope appoints new coadjutor archbishop who could replace Apuron
November 6, 2016. UMATUNA
Statement from Archdiocese of Agana regarding Nov. 1, 2016 lawsuit filings
November 3, 2016. GUAM DAILY POST
Apuron expresses support for Byrnes
November 2, 2016. PDN
Archbishop Apuron welcomes successor's appointment
November 2, 2016. MARIANAS VARIETY
Former altar boys sue Guam archbishop
November 1, 2016. PDN
Four sue Archdiocese of Agana, Apuron, Brouillard over sex abuse allegations
November 1, 2016. KUAM
Canonical trial will be held in Vatican for Apuron
November 1, 2016. KUAM
Accusers file civil lawsuit against Archbishop Apuron, Father Brouillard
October 17, 2016. GUAM DAILY POST
Catholic lay organizations prepare for legal action on Yona property
October 6, 2016. DAILY POST
Archdiocese names finance council members
October 6, 2016. PDN
Church names 9 to council, braces for possible lawsuits
October 6, 2016. PNC
Archdiocese introduces new members of Archdiocesan Finance Council
October 6, 2016. KUAM
Archdiocese discusses reconstituting of Archdiocesan Finance Council
October 5, 2016. KUAM
Catholic Cemeteries board member isn't backing down
October 5, 2016. PDN
Catholic Cemeteries board secretary fires back at archdiocese
October 5, 2016. PNC
Attorney Jacque Terlaje: I will not withdraw complaint against Msgr. James
CONTINUEDOctober 4, 2016. DAILY POST
Hon calls for resignations in cemeteries board
CONTINUED
October 4, 2016. PDN
Archdiocese: Catholic Cemeteries board complaint invalid; members should resign
CONTINUEDOctober 4, 2016. PDN
Archdiocese to beef up finance council, prepares for possible lawsuits
CONTINUEDOctober 3, 2016. KUAM
Church reconstituting Archdiocesan Finance Council
CONTINUEDOctober 3, 2016. KUAM
Victims celebrate passage of Bill 326, but say they're far from done
CONTINUEDOctober 3, 2016. PDN
Archdiocese holds briefing on appointed priests, sexual abuse lawsuits
CONTINUEDOctober 3, 2016. PNC
No sex abuse lawsuits yet but there are rumors, says archdiocese
CONTINUEDOctober 3, 2016. PNC
Archbishop Hon demands catholic cemeteries board resign over 'baseless allegations'
CONTINUEDOctober 2, 2016. DAILY POST
Archbishop Hon clears Benavente of wrongdoing
CONTINUED
October 2, 2016. DAILY POST
Complaint filed against Monsignor Benavente
CONTINUED
Octoberr 1, 2016. PDN
Hon clears Monsignor Benavente of financial mismanagement; new allegations arise
CONTINUEDOctober 1, 2016. GUAM DAILY POST
Complaint filed against Monsignor Benavente
CONTINUEDOctober 1, 2016. GUAM DAILY POST
Archbishop Hon clears Benavente of wrongdoing
CONTINUEDSeptember 30, 2016. KUAM
Archdiocese issues statement after news of complaint about finances
CONTINUEDSeptember 30, 2016. PNC
Archbishop Hon rebukes complaint against Msgr. James
CONTINUEDSeptember 30, 2016. KUAM
Complaint filed with GPD and AG regarding Monsignor James Benavente
CONTINUEDSeptember 30, 2016. PNC
Complaint filed against Msgr. James moments after he was cleared
CONTINUEDSeptember 30, 2016. KUAM
Monsignor Benavente "grateful for the vindication"
CONTINUEDSeptember 30, 2016. KUAM
Monsignor James Benavente cleared of allegations
CONTINUEDSeptember 30, 2016. PNC
Archbishop Hon clears Msgr. James Benavente of wrongdoing
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Vatican now assembling trial court for Archbishop Apuron
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September 30, 2016. KUAM
Vatican preparing to hold canonical trial for Apuron
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Archdiocese official: Apuron’s canonical trial being prepared
CONTINUEDSeptember 30, 2016. PDN
Archdiocese clears Monsignor Benavente
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September 27, 2016. PDN
Texas firm makes inquiry over ex-priest and alleged rapist John Sutton
A Dallas, Texas-based law firm is reaching out to anyone who has information about a Catholic priest who worked on Guam from 1971 to 1974 and who last year was accused by a man of raping him repeatedly when he was a student in Texas. CONTINUED
September 27, 2016. PDN
Catholic church reaches out to anyone with knowledge of clergy sex abuse
The island's Catholic church has issued a new statement, encouraging anyone who knows about sexual abuse by clergy or others in the Archdiocese of Agana “today or in the past” to contact the church’s sexual abuse response coordinator. CONTINUEDSantos retires Silent No More sign
During a sobering ceremony at the Guam Veterans Cemetery in Piti yesterday, Silent No More founder Joe Santos retired the sign he had been displaying on the back of his pickup truck since June. Together with Sens. Frank Blas Jr. and Frank Aguon Jr., Santos removed the iconic sign from the be… CONTINUED
September 28, 2016. GUAM DAILY POST
Child sex abuse bill opponent responds to new law
As Catholic lay protestors hail the signing of Bill 326-33 into Public Law 33-187 as a moral victory, others in the community have not been so quick to embrace the new law. CONTINUED
September 27, 2016. KUAM
Silent No More founder keeps promise, now that bill is passed
Founder of the Silent No More Movement Joe Santos has made good on his promise. In a solemn ceremony held Tuesday morning at Veterans Cemetary in Piti, Santos removed the now iconic "Silent No More" sign he placed on his truck months ago when he started his petition to lift the civil statute of limitations on child sex abuse. CONTINUED
September 27, 2016. PNC
"Silent No More" sign no longer needed
September 26, 2016. KUAM
Victims celebrate passage of Bill 326, but say they're far from done
It's a law that opposers have said could potentially bankrupt the local Catholic Church. While others say it's a step toward healing for victims of child sexual abuse. Late Friday afternoon, Governor Eddie Calvo put pen to paper and signed the highly-controversial Bill 326 into law. While the church braces for doomsday, survivors celebrate. CONTINUED
September 26, 2016. GUAM DAILY POST
Church protest grows
About 150 Catholic activists – the most so far – turned out yesterday morning for the weekly protests held outside the Dulce Nombre de Maria Cathedral-Basilica in Hagåtña. Stretching to the driveways on both ends of the walkway in front of the cathedral, protestors were stalled at multiple segments of the picket line as they adjusted to the unprecedented turnout.
September 26, 2016 PDN
Pesch: What happens after child sex abuse bill becomes law
September 23, 2016. PNC
Archdiocese responds to signing of bill 326; thanks governor and senators
September 24, 2016. GUAM DAILY POST
Calvo signs sex abuse bill
Bill 326-33 has been signed into law by Gov. Eddie Calvo, opening the door for civil action against perpetrators of child sex abuse. The governor, in a lengthy letter, detailed his reasoning for signing the bill. CONTINUED
September 23, 2016. KUAM
Governor Calvo signs Bill 326 into public law
The highly-controversial legislation that's predicted to force the church into bankruptcy has been signed into public law by Governor Eddie Calvo. Bill 326 lifts the civil statute of limitations for child sex abuse cases.
September 23, 2016. PNC
Governor signs bill 326 into law
Guam - Governor Eddie Calvo signed bill 326 into Public Law 33-187, opening the door for victims and survivors of child sex abuse to go after their perpetrators and the institutions that protected them through civil litigation.
September 23, 2016. PDN
New law allows child sex abuse victims to sue abusers and their institutions
Gov. Eddie B. Calvo signed into law Friday afternoon a controversial bill that would allow victims of child sex abuse to sue their abusers and the institutions with which they are associated, at any time.
September 23, 2016. KUAM
Neocatechumenal Way moratorium proposal under review
A proposal to place a moratorium on the Neocatechumenal Way is now in the hands of apostolic administrator Archbishop Savio Hon Tai Fai for review. According to Father Mike Crisostomo of the Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish in Toto, he submitted his proposal to Hon on Thursday during a Presbyteral Council meeting.
OUR VIEW: With new abuse law, community must come together
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September 23, 2016. GUAM DAILY POST
'Do the right thing'
Deadline today for governor's action on child sex abuse bill
As the Friday deadline for the governor's action on Bill 326-33 draws close, proponents of the sex abuse legislation urged Gov. Eddie Calvo to sign the bill into law as a matter of moral necessity.
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September 22, 2016. PDN
Opposition to child sex bill delivers petitions to Adelup
Petitions signed by Guam residents asking Gov. Eddie Calvo to veto Bill 326-33 were delivered to the governor's office in Adelup yesterday. CONTINUED
September 22, 2016. PDN
Apuron accuser urges governor to sign bill
Roland Sondia said removing the statute of limitations on child sex abuse lawsuits is not about money, but about holding the Catholic church accountable. CONTINUED
September 22, 2016. KUAM
Blogger Tim Rohr pulls no punches when speaking about church schism
One of the most outspoken critics of Archbishop Anthony Apuron and the Neocatechumenal Way spoke before the Rotary Club. Tim Rohr laid out his view of the complex controversy now gripping the local church. CONTINUED
September 22, 2016. KUAM
Will Calvo veto Bill 326?
Friday is the deadline for Governor Eddie Calvo to take action on highly controversial legislation. Bill 326 seeks to lift the civil statute of limitations for child sex abuse cases. Advocates say the bill gives justice to survivors of abuse while critics worry about the potentially crippling consequences the bill could have not only on the church, but Catholic schools and other church services. CONTINUED
Septemer 22, 2016. KUAM
Hon says he voiced Guam's concerns to Vatican
Fresh off the plane, KUAM News got an exclusive interview with apostolic administrator Archbishop Savio Hon Tai Fai, who arrived at the Guam International Airport early Thursday morning. Hon was in Rome to attend a seminar for new bishops as well as give the Holy See a status report on the Archdiocese of Agana. CONTINUED
September 21, 2016. PNC
Priest proposes moratorium on neocatechumenal movement
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September 21, 2016. PNC
Archdiocese delivers petition to veto sex crimes bill with 4,500 signatures
The Archdiocese of Agana says the church will go bankrupt if bill 326 is passed into law. Guam - The Archdiocese of Agana collected a total of 4,500 signatures for a petition calling on Governor Eddie ... CONTINUED
September 21, 2016. GUAM DAILY POST
Catholic group criticizes Hon, supports Apuron
A new organization purporting to support Archbishop Anthony Apuron has been established and is making itself known. CONTINUED
September 21, 2016. GUAM DAILY POST
Church defends opposition to bill
In an emotionally wrought address to media, lay organizations and members of the clergy, Rev. Jeff San Nicolas read from a statement in which … CONTINUED
September 21, 2016. KUAM
Priest proposing moratorium on Neocatechumenal Way
One member of the Archdiocese of Agana's Presbyteral Council is going to propose placing a moratorium on the Neocatechumenal Way. In a phone interview with KUAM News, Father Mike Crisostomo of the Immaculate Heart of Mary Church in Toto says the council may meet on Thursday, following the return of apostolic administrator Archbishop Savio Hon Tai Fai to Guam. CONTINUED
September 21, 2016. KUAM
Petition asking governor veto Bill 326 arrives at Adelup
A petition circulated by the Archdiocese of Agana to veto Bill 326 is officially in the hands of the governor. According to a release from the church, the petition contained over 4,500 signatures that were collected in the last four days. CONTINUED
September 21, 2016. KUAM
Eusebio: Neocatechumenal Way "made out to be the Boogeyman"
A longtime member of the Neocatechumenal Way is speaking-out following allegations made by Father Jeff San Nicolas at a press conference on Tuesday. Father Jeff believes the NCW is pushing their agenda and interests, to the detriment of other Catholics. CONTINUED
September 21, 2016. PDN
Pro-Apuron group leader says Neocatechumenal Way not to blame for church's problems
Dr. Ricardo B. Eusebio, president of I Familian Mangatoliku Siha Pari Si Apuron or Catholic Families for Apuron, on Wednesday said the Neocatechumenal Way should not be blamed for everything that is going wrong with the local church. CONTINUED
September 21, 2016. KUAM
Archbishop Hon set to return to Guam from Rome
Apostolic administrator Archbishop Savio Hon Tai Fai is anticipated to make his return to the island on Thursday. As we've been reporting, Guam's interim archbishop was appointed to Guam in June while Archbishop Anthony Apuron was placed on leave amid allegations of child sex abuse. CONTINUED
September 21, 2016. PDN
Alleged priest sex abuse victims to governor: Do the right thing, sign Bill 326-33
Father Jeff San Nicolas, representing the Archdiocese of Agana, said the church isn't seeking to protect child sexual abusers of any kind. CONTINUED
September 20, 2016. PNC
Father San Nicolas says he disobeyed superiors, releases RMS report
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September 20, 2016. PNC
RMS Visitation Report
Archdiocese releases Ad Hoc report on Redemptoris Mater Seminary ... CONTINUED
September 20, 2016. PNC
Alleged victims say they will pursue civil action if bill 326 is signed into law
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September 20, 2016. GUAM DAILY POST
Rohr 'apologizes' to senators for clergy remarks
In a letter addressed to members of the 33rd Guam Legislature, Tim Rohr offered an "apology" to the senators for statements allegedly made by … CONTINUED
September 20, 2016. GUAM DAILY POST
Lift the statute of limitations on child sex abuse
Gov. Eddie Calvo should sign Bill 326, the measure, which passed the Guam Legislature unanimously that would lift the statute of limitations o… CONTINUED
September 20, 2016. PDN
Priest: Apuron arrogantly empowered Neocatechumenal Way
Father Jeff San Nicolas said Archbishop Anthony Apuron empowered the Neocatechumenal Way’s leadership even as credible accusations of child sexual abuse arose against him. CONTINUED
September 20, 2016. PDN
Priest: "Beginning of more revelations to come"
The Rev. Mike Crisostomo said Archbishop Anthony Apuron is innocent of child sex abuse allegations till proven guilty. Crisostomo believes more will be revealed about Guam's Catholic churches before healing begins. CONTINUED
September 20, 2016. KUAM
Archdiocese sending De Plata's allegations to Rome
The Archdiocese of Agana is forwarding the latest allegations made by Ramon Afaisen De Plata to Rome as part of the investigation into Archbishop Anthony Apuron. On Monday De Plata went public, stating he not only witnessed, but fell victim to child sex abuse in the Church. CONTINUED
September 20, 2016. KUAM
Priest emotional when detailing how archdiocese isn't calling the shots
It was an emotional morning for Father Jeff San Nicolas as he addressed the press and a room full of concerned Catholics on Tuesday morning. Although it was anticipated that he was to speak on the Archdiocese of Agana's recent stance on Bill 326 and the legislation's potentially crippling effects to the church, Catholic schools, and other church services, he instead disclosed a harsh reality: that the local archdiocese isn't calling the shots. CONTINUED
September 20, 2016. PDN
Archdiocese of Agana holds press conference
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September 20, 2016. PDN
Archdiocese official speaks on sex abuse bill, Neocatechumenal Way
The Archdiocese of Agana held a press conference today to address its concerns related to the recent passage of Bill 326-33. CONTINUED
September 20, 2016. PDN
Archdiocese says Neocatechumenal Way interferes with Guam church
A top official of Guam's Catholic church said the leadership of the Neocatechumenal Way, both here and internationally, has been advancing the group's interests to the detriment of other Catholics on Guam. CONTINUED
September 20, 2016. PDN
Former senator reacts to archdiocese press conference
Former Sen. Robert Klitzkie said the Archdiocese of Agana's reason to oppose a bill to lift statute of limitations on childhood sex abuse lawsuits is disingenuous. CONTINUED
September 20, 2016. PDN
Archdiocese: Statute of limitations bill will bankrupt church
Father Jeff San Nicolas, representing the Archdiocese of Agana, said the church isn't seeking to protect child sexual abusers of any kind. CONTINUED
September 20, 2016. KUAM
Group pushing petition to veto Bill 326
The head of Catholic Families for Apuron, Dr. Ricardo Eusebio, is urging the community to sign the petition to veto Bill 326 - but not because he's worried about the church going bankrupt. Instead, he thinks the bill doesn't do enough. CONTINUED
September 20, 2016. PDN
Silent No More founder speaks on Archdiocese's stand
Joe Santos, Silent No More movement founder, expresses his disappointment that Archdiocese of Agana seems to place the importance of church assets ahead of the needs of alleged victims of child sexual abuse, during a press conference in Hagåtña. CONTINUED
September 19, 2016. GUAM DAILY POST
Hon calls for veto of sex abuse bill
In a statement read at Catholic Masses throughout Guam yesterday, Archbishop Savio Hon Tai Fai, apostolic administrator of the Archdiocese of … CONTINUED
September 19, 2016. PDN
Group defends Guam Archbishop Apuron; others support sex abuse bill
A group of local Catholics has stepped forward to defend Guam Archbishop Anthony S. Apuron, saying he is being treated as if he already was found guilty of abusing altar boys. CONTINUED
September 19, 2016. KUAM
Clergy worried legislation could bankrupt Guam's Catholic church
While Bill 326 is intended to give justice to survivors of child sex abuse, the Archdiocese of Agana over the weekend asked parishioners to reconsider the legislation's unintended consequences and to sign a petition to urge Governor Eddie Calvo to veto the measure that's already passed on session floor. Specifically, the church says they'd be subject to unlimited financial liability as those who've been victimized by clergy decades ago would sue the church and potentially force closure of not only vital community service providers, but also Catholic schools. CONTINUED
September 19, 2016. KUAM
Will Guam have a new archbishop?
Guam could soon have a new archbishop leading the Archdiocese of Agana. In a message read to parishioners over the weekend from apostolic administrator Archbishop Savio Hon Tai Fai, he announces he's in Rome to meet with the Holy See to remove Archbishop Anthony Apuron and to appoint a successor. According to Hon, he and the Presbyterial Council wrote to Apuron calling on him to resign. CONTINUED
September 19, 2016. KUAM
Former AG Moylan questions constitutionality of Bill 326
A former attorney general and long-time legislative legal counsel cautions that Bill 326 may not survive a legal challenge. Doug Moylan is urging the governor and senators to seek an opinion from the Supreme Court of Guam on whether the measure even meets constitutional muster. CONTINUED
September 19, 2016. KUAM
New Apuron-supporters group calls out Hon for "lynching"
It appears a new group has surfaced in support of Archbishop Anthony Apuron. Called I Familian Mangatoliku Siha Pari Si Apuron (Chamorro for "Catholic Families for Apuron"), president Dr. Ricardo Eusebio addressed a letter to apostolic administrator Archbishop Savio Hon Tai Fai today, calling him out for public lynching. CONTINUED
September 18, 2016
Archbishop Hon circulates petition to veto sex crimes bill
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September 18, 2106. KUAM
Island Catholics urged not to sign archdiocese's petition
Concerned Catholics of Guam Vice President Andrew Camacho urges religious followers not to sign a petition that's being distributed by the Archdiocese of Agana. The petition prompts Governor Eddie Calvo to veto Substitute Bill 326, which lifts the civil statute of limitations for child sexual abuse cases. CONTINUED
September 18, 2016. KUAM
Father Jeff details church's stance on Bill 326
Delegate of the administrator Father Jeff San Nicolas gave KUAM News an explanation on the Archdiocese of Agana's stance on Bill 326. The legislation lifts the civil statute of limitations on child sex abuse cases and was recently passed by senators on session floor. The bill now awaits action from Governor Eddie Calvo. CONTINUED
September 17, 2016. PDN
Archbishop Hon to Pope Francis: Remove Apuron as head of archdiocese
Archbishop Savio Hon Tai Fai has urged Pope Francis to remove Archbishop Anthony S. Apuron as head of the Archdiocese of Agana because of gravely serious allegations of sex abuse of altar boys. CONTINUED
September 17, 2016. KUAM
Hon asks Pope to remove Apuron as archbishop of Agana
Guam's Apostolic Administrator Archbishop Savio Hon Tai Fai is hoping to put the brakes on Substitute Bill 326. Recently passed on session floor, the legislation would lift the civil statute of limitations for child sex abuse cases. In a message read to churchgoers over the weekend, entitled Putting the house in order without burning it down, Archbishop Hon says the bill is retroactive therefore could have "very damaging unintended consequences, so much so that the Bill threatens vital parts of the Church mission here on Guam." CONTINUED
September 14, 2016. GUAM DAILY POST
Apuron, archdiocese attorneys file motion to dismiss
The defense attorneys in the libel and slander suit against Archbishop Anthony Apuron and the Archdiocese of Agana have filed motions to dismi… CONTINUED
September 13, 2016. GUAM DAILY POST
Man alleges he witnessed Apuron abuse
A 62-year-old man from Chalan Pago has come forward claiming to be a witness to another incident of alleged sexual abuse by Archbishop Anthony... CONTINUED
September 13, 2016. PDN
Vatican, archdiocese investigate decades-old sex abuse allegation
Deacon Leonard Stohr, the Archdiocese of Agana’s sexual abuse response coordinator, said he spoke Tuesday with a man who reported he witnessed the Rev. Antonio Cruz and seminarian Anthony S. Apuron — now the island's archbishop — sexually molest a 10-year-old altar boy during a church rectory sleepover in March 1964. CONTINUED
September 12, 2016. PNC
Archdiocese Apologizes to Latest Accuser of Sex Abuse
Ramon De Plata says he witnessed a priest and a seminarian sexually abusing an altar boy back in the 1960s. Guam - The Archdiocese of Agana is responding to the latest claims of sexual abuse that were ... CONTINUED
September 12, 2016. GUAM DAILY POST
Legislators to tackle sex abuse, minimum wage bills
Another slew of bills are slated for the legislative floor today as senators begin session. At the top of the agenda is Bill 326-33, a measure… CONTINUED
September 12, 2016. KUAM
Child sex abuse statute of limitations bill passes
All senators who were present during session today passed Bill 326. The legislation lifts the civil statute of limitations in cases involving child sex abuse. The legislation passed amid multiple allegations of child molestation accusations made against local clergy including Archbishop Anthony Apuron. Several men have come forward alleging Apuron molested them when they were altar boys at Mt. Carmel Church in Agat where he had served as a priest. These same men testified in support of the bill when it had its public hearing. CONTINUED
September 12, 2016. KUAM
Defense lawyers asking judge to dismiss defamation lawsuit
Defense in the $2 million libel and slander suit against Archbishop Anthony Apuron and the Archdiocese of Agana are asking the court to dismiss the complaint. In court filings made late Monday, defense calls the defamation suit "unusual", as it was sparked by paid ads by the Concerned Catholics of Guam.
September 12, 2016. KUAM
Man, 62, says he was witness to and victim of sex abuse by clergy
In the last few months we've heard from Roy Quintanilla, Walter Denton, Roland Sondia, Doris Concepcion on behalf of her late son Joseph "Sonny" Quinata, and Leo Tudela. Each of the men alleges they were altar boys when they were molested or raped by the hands of church clergy. And now, another man who served as an altar boy at Our Lady of Peace in Chalan Pago alleges he was a witness to as well as a victim of child sex abuse. CONTINUED
September 9, 2016. KUAM
Church's legal team has until Monday to respond to lawsuit
Attorneys representing the Archdiocese of Agana and Archbishop Anthony Apuron have until Monday to file responses in a $2 million libel and slander lawsuit filed against them. The plaintiffs listed are Roy Quintanilla, Walter Denton, Roland Sondia, and Doris Concepcion on behalf of her son, the late Joseph "Sonny" Quinata. CONTINUED
September 6, 2016. GUAM DAILY POST
Concerned Catholics call for Quichocho resignation
The Concerned Catholics of Guam have called for the resignation of Danny Quichocho from the Archdiocesan Finance Council. CONTINUED
April 29, 2016. KUAM
Archdiocese criticizes protesters
The Archdiocese of Agana says the protest that was held by dozens of frustrated Catholics at the Guam International Airport last week was "not the warm Hafa Adai Spirit that the Chamorro people are well known for". The protestors shouted you're not a real Catholic" and "go home" to Professor Giuseppe Gennarini, Mrs. Claudia Gennarini and Fr. Angelo Poschetti as they arrived and walked out of the terminal. CONTINUED
Thanks, Tim, for compiling this staggering list of news articles concerning our local church. The phrase "tip of the iceberg" is fitting. Much has been accomplished in the few years we have been working to clean out the church. Much work is still ahead and some things will get worse before they get better. But we have demonstrated our determination to do what is right and keep moving forward. We continue to pray for strength and guidance. May God bless us as we begin a year of reparation. May we look back in a year and see the amazing things God has accomplished as we follow His will.
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