The Dominican Sisters announce the passing of one of their dear members, Sister Imelda Aquino, OP on July 4, 2023. Father Romeo Convocar, Apostolic Administrator of the Archdiocese of Agana, and Father Michael Crisostomo, Delegate for the Apostolic Administrator, convey heartfelt prayers and condolences to the Missionaries of Saint Dominic and to Sister Imelda, on behalf of our entire archdiocese.

Archdiocese mourns death of Deacon Herbert Cruz On behalf of our entire Archdiocese of Agana, Father Romeo Convocar, Apostolic Administrator expresses prayers and condolences to the family of Deacon Herbert Cruz. Deacon Cruz died the morning of June 5 following a prolonged illness. He was among 12 men ordained to the archdiocese’s permanent diaconate program on Aug. 16, 2003. Deacon Herbert served devoutly in Santa Barbara parish, Dededo for many years following his ordination. We shall miss him greatly but are thankful to our Lord for the gift of his faithful servant. Our love and prayers to his wife Edna and the entire family.

Eternal Rest Grant Unto Sister Mary David --- The Sisters of Mercy bade a prayerful farewell to one of their longtime members, Sister Mary David Richard, RSM during a Mass of Christian Burial Friday, June 30, 2023 in the Chapel of Saint Therese at the Dulce Nombre de Maria Cathedral-Basilica in Hagåtña. The Mass celebrated by Father Mike Crisostomo with concelebrating priests Father William Mamangun, Father Eric Forbes, OFM Cap., Father Felix Leon Guerrero, OFM Cap., and Father Richard Kidd. Father Eric delivered the homily. Sister Mary David died on June 23, 2023. She entered the Mercy Sisters religious order on Sept. 15, 1947 and made her solemn profession of vows on August 16, 1953.

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Påle' Jose Garrido Villagomez, OFM Cap, born on Saipan on September 30, 1944, was called by the Lord to eternal life on May 20, 2023 at the Guam Regional Medical Center. He was 78 years old.

Catholic schools will not have classes Monday, MAY 22, 2023 upon anticipated declaration of COR 2 tonight

On behalf of the entire Archdiocese of Agaña, Apostolic Administrator Father Romeo Convocar extends prayers and deepest condolences to the Capuchin Friars and the family of Father Jose Villagomez, OFM Cap. on the passing of the beloved Capuchin priest.

With sadness, the School Sisters of Notre Dame share news of the passing of their dear sister and faithful servant of God, Sister Joseph Ann Quinene.

Fr. Daniel J. Mulhauser obituary, May 7, 2023 Fr. Daniel J. Mulhauser, S.J., 96, of Syracuse, NY, passed away at Murray-Weigel Hall, Fordham University on May 7, 2023. He was born on January 28, 1927, in Syracuse, NY to the late Grace (Cushing) and George Mulhauser.

Universal Prayer at Masses to include prayers for Archbishop Emeritus and selection of a new archbishop

SATURDAY, APRIL 15, 2023 at O.L. Waters Catholic Church, Mongmong Viewing: 9am to 12pm Funeral Mass: 1pm Burial: GMP, Barrigada

Vatican accepts resignation of Archbishop Byrnes; Pope appoints Father Romeo Convocar Apostolic Administrator

May the peace of Our Lord, Jesus Christ be with you. I write this letter to remind all faithful of a standing directive related to the Neocatechumenal Way. On March 15, 2017, Archbishop Michael Byrnes instructed the lead catechists of the Neocatechumenal Way in Guam to put a “pause” on the formation of new communities. The directive was issued in both a long form letter (Protocol No. 2017-074) which was disseminated to all clergy and a short form letter (Protocol No. 2017-075) read at Masses throughout our churches. Additionally, during his term here as Episcopal Vicar, Father Ron Richards communicated a message by the archbishop that the moratorium remained in effect. He did so in a letter (Protocol No. 2021-064) written to the Itinerant Catechist Team of the Neocatechumenal Way on August 18, 2021. Copies of all three letters accompany this memorandum.

Important AMENDMENT to Oct. 4, 2022 AVISO, Protocol No. 2022-115 clarifying when Feast of the Annunciation as a Holy Day of Obligation is abrogated (Pls. see sentences in bold at bottom of page) Reinstatement of Holy Days of Obligation to include two additional Holy Days

The Knights of Columbus Guam Assembly 2419 and Council 13373 presented a check donation in support of the Archdiocese of Agaña Youth Ministry on Friday, March 10, 2023.

The Catholic faithful of Guam are mourning the passing of a dear and faithful servant of God, Deacon Louis John Rama