GUAM
Pacific New Center
[with video]
Written by Janela Carrera
The Concerned Catholics of Guam and other members of the catholic church reiterated their concerns regarding Archbishop Anthony Apuron’s actions in recent years.
Guam – Another silent protest was held yesterday by some members of the Catholic community to coincide with Archdiocese of Agana’s Sweethearts Ball that was held at the Outrigger Guam resort.
Dozens of Catholics showed up, holding signs opposing Archbishop Anthony Apuron, some even calling on his resignation. Some of those we interviewed reiterated their stance regarding the controversial Redemptoris Mater Seminary that the Archbishop allegedly gave away to the neocatechumenal sect.
Others also called upon Archbishop Apuron to restore two beloved priests who were removed from their duties.
“To give a huge multimillion dollar property to an entity that does not belong to our archdiocese just doesn’t make sense, and as my sign says here, the church property is not his to give away,” says MaryLou Diaz Martinez. “I don’t have any personal grudges with any individual members of the neo, and everybody should be able to worship the way that they prefer, but if you don’t follow the catholic church– and I would think the archbishop would be the first one to point out those differences in our teachings in our beliefs–if you don’t follow, then don’t claim to be catholic. And that’s what we’re opposing also.”
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