Guam - Suspended Archbishop Anthony Apuron's canonical trial is already in its second phase, according to his replacement, Coadjutor Archbishop Michael Byrnes.

At a media conference today, Byrnes revealed that he's had the chance to meet with Apuron during a bishops conference in Baltimore a few weeks ago. He says the two had a cordial conversation and added that the two did not engage in any deep discussion.

"He came to a visit to speak with me. It was a very cordial, not real deep converation but just kind of exchanging our stories just; kind of getting to know each other. It was nice," said Byrnes.

Byrnes also talked about Apuron's canonical trial for which the ousted archbishop is facing multiple allegations of rape and sexual abuse dating back to the 1970s.

"The trial has started. There's no--I mean it's just kind of initiated, I know that much. The documents have been exchanged and now it's kind of like in the second phase--investigatiotn, examination and I don't know how the whole canonical trial thing works but I know that the tribunal is established, the judges, and they'll proceed," explained Byrnes, noting that there may be as many as three judges overseeing the trial.

Byrnes says the trial is being held in Rome, however, he says Apuron's whereabouts have not been disclosed to him.