The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Agaña

Archbishop Ryan P. Jimenez has issued an important letter to the faithful regarding the Archdiocese of Agana's Ecclesial Disclosure Statement and Civil Disclosure Statement related to court stipulations of the Church's approved bankruptcy agreement with the victim survivors of clergy sexual abuse. The "Non-monetary Commitments" part of the archdiocese's bankruptcy agreement stipulate: "The Archdiocese will post on its website home page the names of all known past and present perpetrators of the Archdiocese who are identified in the Complaints for Damages" as child sexual abusers." Click here to view the Archbishop's message and the rest of the "Disclosures" documents and lists.

(CEPAC, Suva, Fiji) - The Holy Father, Pope Francis, has appointed the Very Reverend Fr. Romeo Duetao Convocar, former Apostolic Administrator and currently the Vicar-General of the Archdiocese of Agana, Guam, as the new Bishop of the Diocese of Chalan Kanoa, Northern Mariana Islands. The appointment was officially published on November 25, 2024 (12:00 noon CET Rome). This appointment was also personally announced in Chalan Kanoa by His Eminence, Luis Antonio Gokim Cardinal Tagle, the Pro-Prefect of the Dicastery for Evangelization, who is currently in Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands, for the celebration of the Diocese of Chalan Kanoa's 40th Anniversary of Canonical Establishment. Click to read full news release.

NOV. 14, 2024 -- NEWS RELEASE --- On September 13, 2024, the Archdiocese of Agaña formally accepted an offer by the Department of Administration, Government of Guam, of $2.38 million to purchase the Chancery property which includes the Archbishop’s Residence. Expected closing of escrow is December 12, 2024. The sale of the Chancery property is a major part of the settlement terms enumerated in the 5th Amended Joint Chapter 11 Plan agreed upon by both parties and approved by the Court. From the overall sum, $500,000 of the sale proceeds will be used to renovate the museum space at the Dulce Nombre de Maria Cathedral-Basilica for the new Chancery. READ MORE.

Archbishop Ryan P. Jimenez communicates this message regarding the beautiful Solemnity of Christ the King and the Year of the Eucharistic Revival. Click here for the full text.

In conjunction with the Archdiocesan Liturgical Commission and Catholic Cemeteries of Guam's posting of All Souls Day Mass schedules at island cemeteries, the Most Reverend Ryan P. Jimenez has issued a memorandum on the "Occurrences in the Liturgical Calendar during the months of November and December 2024". Click here for a PDF copy.

Distinguished Australian journalist, broadcaster, and podcaster, Geraldine Doogue interviews Archbishop Ryan in Rome while attending Synod. Archbishop Ryan participates at Synod representing Guam, the Marianas Islands, and the Pacific region as President of the Episcopal Conference of the Pacific (CEPAC). Click the slide above to be linked to the interview.

On behalf of the entire Archdiocese of Agaña, Archbishop Ryan P. Jimenez sends prayers and condolences to Mrs. Rosa Baza Calvo and the family on the passing of former Governor Paul M. Calvo. “I ask all Catholics to please join me in prayer, one of the most meaningful expressions of love that our Lord has taught us, as we mourn a great leader and devoted Catholic family man,” Archbishop Ryan said. “Governor Calvo built a legacy of strong leadership, faith and dignity. He was an outstanding statesman, entrepreneur and role model not only for his family but the entire island community. We shall miss him but are also grateful to our Lord for the gift of this wonderful human being and leader.” Click here for full message.