Guam archdiocese reviewing sex abuse response policy

Washington Times
July 12, 2016

http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2016/jul/12/guam-archdiocese-reviewing-sex-abuse-response-poli/

HAGATNA, Guam (AP) - Guam’s archdiocese is reviewing how it responds to allegations of sexual abuse against church officials after the archbishop was accused of assaulting boys in the 1970s.

Archbishop Savio Hon Tai Fai, a temporary administrator appointed by the Vatican after the allegations surfaced, said a group met Friday to consider changing its policy.

The review does not stem from the accusations against Archbishop Anthony Apuron, who has denied the abuse and not been charged with any crime, church officials said.

Rather, the group is working to ensure the best policy is in place, Monsignor Brigido “Bibi” Arroyo said Monday.

“It is to go over the policy, see if there’s revision or update needed. That is being done by the team,” Arroyo told the Pacific Daily News