posted by Frenchie
Unlike in the famous 1970s spaghetti western movie : " The Good, The Bad and the Ugly" these are not different individuals, but rather one single person with multiple sets of skills. (or sins).
If you recently read Junglewatch, the last two articles are concerning this individual, namely Father Harold Colorado Prieto.
But this is not entirely surprising. During the year 2024 Fr Harold, aka Boboboy (from his days of close association with the disgraced Apuron) has ably engaged in a campaign of de-diabolization, to make us forget his dubious past and redraw a new, more appetizing image. This is his "Charmer" facet. After months of disappearance from the Archdiocese of Agana, when he continued to be the willing man servant of Apuron, Harold reappeared when Archbishop Byrnes attempted to lay down the law for the NCW "Presbyters" as they like to be called, back until about 2017, at least here.
The Charmer
The then Vicar General, Fr Richards and Fr Harold, along with several other "presbyters" were assigned to St Anthony/ St Victor, which had been an accommodating shelter for the NCW, without being too obvious. This is where and when Harold initiated his charming offensive, which continues until now. Using his latino charisma and charming (but deceiving) ways, he embarked in a patient and long campaign to reshuffle his image. Blatantly wooing parishioners and fellow priests, in often inappropriate ways, and making headways. One can remember Troy Torres on his blog defending this "sexy man" who was discriminated without reason. This was probably the most blatant example of confusion of the faithful. The plan was obviously working.
The Manipulator
You have to admit that Harold puts a lot of efforts in his mission. He never turns down a request, and is always ready to "help". The most recent example, but certainly not the only one, being his willingness to be the speaker at the upcoming March for life. Harold has also been spotted with our new Archbishop in non clerical social outings where he voluntary is advancing his services. While the string is pretty thick for those of us accustomed to the NCW bait and switch tactics, it does not seem to be obvious to less aware persons who end up being manipulated into situations they do not fully grasp. There is no tit for tat at the beginning, just an exchange of favors between nice people, who appear to be on the same wavelength. Little does the mark know that he or she is the target of a scam.
The corruptor
Some of us remember clearly the compromising situations of Apuron and Harold. Few have connected the dots, where Harold is not beyond taking advantage of a moment of weakness, an awkward incident, or an embarrassing situation. But like his predecessor the putrid Pius he is an expert at capitalizing and weaponizing such opportunity. This is probably the reason he was sent back to us, as the agent of Genarrini on Guam. The New Jersey gang has shown in the past how adept they are at this kind of game.
It is very sad to note the lack of memory people generally have about what happened less than 10 years ago. If we do not learn our lessons from the past, we shall be condemned to relive them. Lets arm ourselves with this knowledge, and lets not fall for the same traps all over again. This latest incident with the March for life is a perfect example of a well meaning person being out maneuvered by a sly operator.
Harold has been put in charge of the NCW stronghold of Agat, and he is now more dangerous than ever. This is a perfect storm, with a new Archbishop still unsure whom to trust, a bunch of cliques within the clergy, Harold the dangerous operator, and a transition for a new Vicar General.
Catholics on Guam should beware.
