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April 4, 2019

Rejecting appeal, Vatican hands down final ruling against Guam bishop

Now-former Archbishop Anthony S. Apuron of Agana, Guam, is pictured in a 2012 photo at the Vatican. The Vatican's Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith has rejected an appeal by the former archbishop, upholding its judgment of finding him guilty of abuse against minors.

VATICAN CITY - The Vatican's Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith has rejected an appeal by the now-former Archbishop Anthony S. Apuron of Agana, Guam, upholding its judgment of finding him guilty of abuse against minors.

Published in Vatican
November 8, 2016

Guam's new coadjutor archbishop is 'a man led by the Spirit,' say friends and colleagues

Detroit Auxiliary Bishop Michael J. Byrnes, right, concelebrates Mass in 2011 at the Cathedral of the Most Blessed Sacrament during his episcopal ordination. Pope Francis appointed the bishop as coadjutor archbishop of Agana, Guam, whose leader is under a Vatican investigation for the alleged sexual abuse of minors.

DETROIT – Ever since Archbishop Michael J. Byrnes was a newly minted associate pastor at St. Joan of Arc Parish in St. Clair Shores, Deacon Tom Strasz knew he had the qualities of a natural leader: good listener, excellent teacher, calm under pressure.

Published in International
October 31, 2016

Pope sends Detroit bishop to Guam archdiocese hit by abuse allegations

Detroit Auxiliary Bishop Michael J. Byrnes has been appointed by Pope Francis to take over the Archdiocese of Guam, effectively replacing an embattled archbishop accused of sexually abusing altar boys.

VATICAN CITY – Pope Francis appointed a Detroit auxiliary bishop to a Guam archdiocese whose leader is under a Vatican investigation for the alleged sexual abuse of minors.

Published in International
September 19, 2016

Vatican delegate urges Pope Francis to fire Guam archbishop over abuse

Archbishop Anthony Apuron of Agana, Guam, is pictured in a 2012 photo at the Vatican. The special investigator appointed by Pope Francis is urging the Vatican to remove the archbishop.

VATICAN CITY – The special investigator Pope Francis appointed to look into allegations that the Catholic archbishop of Guam abused altar boys is urging the Vatican to remove the cleric.

Published in International