Archbishop Anthony Apuron Archives

Guam Catholic Church sees a “perfect storm” of controversy

Associated Press, Global Church
April 2, 2017

Massimo Faggioli, a professor of historical theology, said the situation in Guam represented “a perfect storm” of problems that underscores just how divisive movements like the Neocatechumenals can be. The Guam church is coping with a sex scandal, financial problems and grassroots criticism of the Way.

Cardinal Burke sent to Guam to preside over sex abuse trial

Global Church
February 15, 2017

Cardinal Raymond Burke, an American known for his outspoken challenges to some aspects of Francis’s papacy and also an expert on Church law, has been sent to Guam to preside over a trial of a local archbishop accused of sexual abuse by former altar boys.

New child abuse suits filed against Church in Guam

Associated Press, Global Church
November 1, 2016

A lawyer for four former altar boys has filed a new civil lawsuit against the Catholic Church in Guam, Archbishop Anthony Apuron and Father Louis Brouillard over child sexual abuse. Guam passed a law in September lifting the statute of limitations for civil lawsuits in child molestation cases, and Catholic officials on the island have warned that settlements costs arising from the measure could cause the closure.

Pope names successor to Guam archbishop accused of abuse

Associated Press, Global Church
October 31, 2016

Auxiliary Bishop Michael J. Byrnes of Detroit has been named by Pope Francis the new Coadjutor Archbishop of Guam, essentially replacing embattled Archbishop Anthony Apuron, who has been accused of molesting altar boys in the 1970s.

Church in Guam fears closed parishes, schools due to abuse suits

Associated Press, Global Church
September 24, 2016

After abuse allegations surfaced against the island’s archbishop, Guam’s governor has signed a measure lifting the statute of limitations for abuse-related lawsuits — a move that Catholic officials in Guam warn could bankrupt the Church, forcing the closure of parishes and schools.

Vatican administrator wants Archbishop accused of abuse removed

Associated Press, Global Church
September 19, 2016

Archbishop Savio Hon, a temporary apostolic administrator for Guam who was appointed by the Vatican after sexual abuse allegations surfaced against Archbishop Anthony Apuron, says the time has come for Apuron to be removed from his position.