GUAM
Guam Daily Post
Neil Pang | Post News Staff
“In light of the recent statements made by Fr. Pius Sammut and Archbishop Apuron, we have collectively concluded that, enough is enough, it is time to set the record straight,” stated Richard Untalan, former member of the Archdiocesan finance council (AFC) and president of CU Holdings.
During a press conference yesterday, two members of the AFC that was dissolved by Archbishop Anthony Apuron in January 2012 met with local media to clarify claims made against them.
Untalan and Joe Rivera, former AFC member and current chief financial officer of Calvo Enterprises, presented a statement signed by other AFC members including Monsignor James Benavente, Deacon Stephen Martinez and Sister Mary Torres.
Sole use
Untalan said that contrary to statements that the Yona land was purchased for the sole use of the Redemptoris Mater Seminary (RMS), it was actually purchased with the intention that it be used for “the benefit of all Catholics in Guam.”
“Because of its size, it will allow the archdiocese to build other buildings for use by parishioners, without interrupting the operation of the seminary,” he said.
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