Pallium Archives

Guam’s Archbishop Byrnes receives pallium in special ceremony during Mass

Jan 23, 2020

In an investiture ceremony Jan. 19, Tanzanian Archbishop Novatus Rugambwa, apostolic delegate to the countries of the Pacific Ocean, conferred the pallium on Archbishop Michael J. Byrnes of Agana.

By Catholic News Service

Indian archbishop emphasizes ‘mission’ at pallium ceremony

Oct 15, 2019

When receiving his pallium from the papal representative to India, Archbishop Elias Gonsalves said it was a reminder that he must take upon his shoulders the suffering and pain of people, and also remain united with the pope and the teachings of the Church.

By Nirmala Carvalho

Guam archbishop speaks of abuse scandal on island

Jul 1, 2019

The first time Archbishop Michael J. Byrnes of Agana, Guam, celebrated Mass in his cathedral, he had to cross a picket line to do so.

By Cindy Wooden

Pope: Jesus is looking for witnesses, not ‘religion editors’

Jun 29, 2019

Being a follower of Christ does not mean to be curious about who he was or craving religious news, Pope Francis said on Saturday during the Mass for the Solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul. Jesus, he said, is not interested in polls, nor is he looking for “front page” Christians.

By Inés San Martín

Pope Benedict could make rare public appearance June 29

May 24, 2016

ROME — Former Pope Benedict XVI could appear in public once again on June 29, the 65th anniversary of his priestly ordination. Speaking after the May 20 presentation of a book dedicated to Benedict XVI’s pontificate, Archbishop Georg Ganswein, prefect of the Pontifical Household and private secretary to the retired Pope,

By Andrea Gagliarducci

At pallium Mass, Cupich calls for mercy toward nontraditional families

Aug 23, 2015

CHICAGO – Catholics must avoid being rigid, embrace change, and show mercy, not harsh judgment, toward nontraditional families. That was the message from Chicago’s Archbishop Blase Cupich Sunday afternoon after receiving his pallium, a wool stole that is a piece of liturgical regalia symbolizing his connection to the pope, from

By Michael O'Loughlin