David Lujan: Rome should have picked a local priest to lead archdiocese

By Krystal Paco
KUAM
November 1, 2016

http://www.kuam.com/story/33542717/2016/11/01/david-lujan-rome-should-have-picked-a-local-priest-to-lead-archdiocese

Not everyone is pleased with the new bishop-designee for the Archdiocese of Agana. According to Attorney David Lujan, he's offended by Rome's pick for Guam. He stated, "We've got numerous brown priests that were born here, that grew up here, that know the people of Guam and are part of the people of Guam, whether they be Chamorros or Filipinos. But we have more than enough qualified leadership in the local clergy really, who Rome should have contemplated."

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Meanwhile, the Concerned Catholics of Guam say they are supportive and cautious. Organization president Dave Sablan tells KUAM News they look forward to meeting the new bishop, but remain concerned that Apuron has not be laicized.

Also commenting on Bishop Michael Byrnes' appointment is Junglewatch blogger Tim Rohr, who tells KUAM News that Rome realizes Archbishop Anthony Apuron is incapacitated and incapable and "confirmation that Apuron is out."