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i 2013 AoA Directory as of 01/11/2013 TABLE OF CONTENTS

ARCHDIOCESE OF AGAÑA 1

DIOCESAN CURIA OFFICIALS 2 of Agaña Vicar General Moderator of the Curia & Judicial Vicar Chancellor Vice Chancellor Finance Officer

CONSULTATIVE GROUPS 2 College of Consultors Finance Council Presbyteral Council

ARCHDIOCESAN OFFICES AND CHANCERY STAFF 3 Canonical Records Catholic Charities Appeal Catholic Schools Office Division of Pastoral Ministries Facility Personnel Faith Formation, Family (Marriage and Youth) Ministry Finance Office Metropolitan Tribunal Pastoral Planning Worship Secretaries to the Archbishop Secretary to the Vicar General & Moderator of the Curia Sex Abuse Response Coordinator Youth, Young Adults & Campus Ministry

PARISHES 4 Dulce Nombre de Maria Cathedral-Basilica, Hagatña Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament, Agana Heights Our Lady of Mt. Carmel, Agat Niño Perdido y Sagrada Familia, Asan San Vicente Ferrer and San Roke, Barrigada Nuestra Señora de la Paz y Buen Viaje, Chalan Pago Santa Barbara, Dededo 5 St. Andrew Kim, Dededo St. Joseph, Inarajan Our Lady of Purification, Maina San Isidro, Malojloj Santa Teresita, Mangilao San Dimas, Merizo Nuestra Señora de las Aguas, Mongmong San Juan Bautista, Ordot 6 Assumption of Our Lady, Piti , Santa Rita St. Jude Thaddeus, Sinajaña San Miguel, Talofofo St. Anthony and St. Victor, Tamuning Immaculate Heart of Mary, Toto 7 Blessed Diego Luis de San Vitores, Tumon San Dionisio, Umatac , Yigo AND Santa Bernadita Chapel, Agafa Gumas San Francisco de Asis, Yona

ii 2013 AoA Directory as of 01/11/2013 SEMINARY & INSTITUTE 8 Redemptoris Mater Archdiocesan Seminary of Blessed Diego Luis De San Vitores Catholic Theological Institution for Oceana

CATHOLIC SCHOOLS 8 Kindergarten & Pre-Schools Dominican Child Development Center Infant of Prague Maria Artero Mercy Heights Elementary and Middle Schools 9 Bishop Baumgartner Memorial Catholic School Dominican Catholic School Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic School Anthony Catholic School Saint Francis Catholic School San Vicente Catholic School Santa Barbara Catholic School High Schools 10 Academy of Our Lady of Guam Father Dueñas Memorial School Notre Dame High School Saint

RELIGIOUS COMMUNITIES OF MEN 10 Order of Friars Minor Capuchin St. Fidelis Friary (Jesuits)

RELIGIOUS COMMUNITIES OF WOMEN 11 Franciscan Sisters of Perpetual Adoration Mercedarian of Berriz Order of Discalced Religious Missionaries of St. Dominic Dominican Child Development Center, Ordot St. Dominic’s Senior Care Home, Sisters Convent, Barrigada Dominican Catholic School Convent, Yigo 12 School Sisters of Notre Dame Notre Dame Community, Talofofo San Vicente Community, Barrigada Sisters for a Christian Community Sisters of Mercy of the Americas on Guam Guam Administration Office Mercy Heights Convent Mercy Heights Convent, Oka Mercy Care Center, Oka Cathedral Mercy Convent, Hagatña 13 Santa Barbara Convent, Dededo Tai Mercy Convent Mercy Convent—Chuuk St. Joseph Convent, Inarajan

DIOCESAN RELATED OFFICES, AGENCIES AND MINISTRIES 13 ADCAA - Association of Diocesan Clergy of the Archdiocese of Agana Carmel on the Hill Retreat Center Cathedral-Basilica Gift Shop Catholic Cemeteries Office Catholic Educational Radio KOLG Catholic Pro-Life Committee Catholic Social Services 14 Alee Shelter - Family Violence & Child Abuse and Neglect Director of Communications iii 2013 AoA Directory as of 01/11/2013 Director of Vocations Gentle Refuge Crisis Pregnancy Center Project Rachael Ministry Hospital & Prison Chaplains Guam Memorial Hospital Department of Corrections & DYA U.S. Naval Hospital Kamalen Karidat Kusinan Kamalen Karidat National Museum of the Dulce Nombre de Maria Cathedral-Basilica Pontifical Holy Childhood Association & Pontifical Society for the Propagation of the Faith St. Dominic’s Senior Care Home Umatuna Si Yu’os, Catholic Newspaper of the Archdiocese

GROUPS, ECCLESIAL REALITIES AND ORGANIZATIONS 15 Catholic Daughters of the Americas Our Lady of Camarin Court #2047 Court Maria Rainan Familia #2450 Court Santa Barbara #2055 Confraternity of Christian Mothers Cursillio in Christianity Divine Mercy Group Prayer Partner International Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem Knights of St. Sylvester Latin Mass Community Marriage Encounter 16 Papal Awards Pro Ecclesia et Pontifice Secular St. Padre Pio Fraternity Secular Franciscans

CATHOLIC MILITARY ACTIVITES 16 Naval Station / NCTAMS / Andersen Air Force Base

DIOCESAN 17 Diocesan Priests

TRANSITIONAL DEACON 19

PERMANENT DEACONS 19

LITURGICAL CALENDAR 2013 20 ARCHBISHOP’S COAT OF ARMS 21 APOSTOLIC PENITENTIARY DECREE ON THE HOLY YEAR OF FAITH 22

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THE ARCHDIOCESE OF AGAÑA CATHOLIC DIRECTORY

Erected by , March 1, 1911 and committed to the Order of Friars Minor Capuchin, extended to all the Marianas Islands, July 4, 1946, Wake Island, June 14, 1948. The of Agana was established on October 14, 1965, as a suffragan of the Archdiocese of San Francisco, California. Elevated to Metropolitan Archdiocese, May 20, 1984 with the suffragan Sees of the Diocese of the Caroline Marshalls and Diocese of Chalan Kanoa (subsequently added January 13, 1985). Member of the CEPAC Conference, Member of the Federation of Catholic Bishops Conference of Oceania. Observer to NCCB-USCCB. Guam is an unincorporated Territory of the U.S.A. by an Act of the U.S. Congress , 1949. Legal Title: Archbishop of Agana, a Corporation Sole.

The territory of the archdiocese comprises the island of Guam. The island of Guam, the largest and southernmost of the Marianas Islands located in the western Pacific, is 209 square miles and has an estimated population of 159,360.

196 B Cuesta San Ramon

Hagatña, Guam 96910

Phone: (671) 562-0000/472-6116

FAX: (671) 477-3519

Website: www.aganaarch.org

Office Hours Monday to Friday 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon, 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Closed: Weekends, Holidays and Holy Days of Obligation

MOST REVEREND ANTHONY SABLAN APURON, OFM Cap., D.D. Archbishop of Agaña

Born in Hagatña on November 1, 1945, son of the late Manuel Taijito Apuron and Ana Santos Sablan; ordained August 26, 1972; appointed Auxiliary Bishop December 8, 1983; ordained Titular Bishop of Muzuca on February 19, 1984; appointed Apostolic Administrator to the Archdiocese October 27, 1985; appointed Metropolitan Archbishop of Agaña on March 10, 1986; succeeded to Metropolitan See May 11, 1986.

Former Vicars Apostolic Former Diocesan Bishops Most Rev. Francisco Javier Vilá y Mateu, OFM Cap., D.D. (d. 1913) Most Rev. Apollinaris W. Baumgartner, OFM Cap., D.D. (d. 1970) Most Rev. Agustín Bernaus y Serra, OFM Cap., D.D. (d. 1930) Most. Rev. Felixberto Camacho Flores, D.D. (d. 1985) Most Rev. Joaquín Felipe Oláiz y Zabalza, OFM Cap., D.D. (d. 1945) Most Rev. Miguel Ángel Olano y Urteaga, OFM Cap., D. D. (d. 1970)

1 2013 AoA Directory as of 01/11/2013 D I O C E S A N C U R I A OFFICIALS

ARCHBISHOP: Most Rev. Anthony Sablan Apuron, OFM Cap., D.D. Metropolitan Archbishop of Agaña Phone: (671) 562-0000/472-6116 FAX: (671) 477-3519

VICAR GENERAL, MODERATOR OF THE CURIA VICE CHANCELLOR: AND JUDICIAL VICAR: Rev. Fr. Alberto Rodriguez Salamanca Rev. Msgr. C. Quitugua, JCD 229 San Roke Dr. Phone: (671) 562-0000/472-6116 Barrigada, Guam 96913 FAX: (671) 477-3519 Phone: (671) 734-4573 FAX: (671) 734-4571 Email: [email protected] CHANCELLOR: Rev. Fr. Adrian L.F. Cristobal Phone: (671) 562-0073/472-6116 FINANCE OFFICER: FAX: (671) 477-3519 Rev. Mr. Dominic Kim Email: [email protected] Phone: (671) 562-0011/472-6116 FAX: (671) 477-3519 Email: [email protected]

CONSULTATIVE GR OUPS

COLLEGE OF CONSULTORS: FINANCE COUNCIL: Rev. Msgr. David C. Quitugua, JCD Rev. Msgr. David C. Quitugua, JCD Rev. Fr. Adrian Cristobal, Rev. Mr. Dominic Kim, Rev. Msgr. Brigido U. Arroyo, Mr. John Weisenberger, Very Rev. Joseph English, O.F.M., Cap., Mr. Danny Quichocho, Rev. Fr. Jose Alberto Rodriguez, Mr. Sonny Ada, Rev. Fr. Thomas B. McGrath, S.J. Mrs. Marilyn Megofna Rev. Fr. Jeffrey San Nicolas

PRESBYTERAL COUNCIL: Rev. Msgr. David C. Quitugua, JCD Rev. Fr. Adrian Cristobal, Rev. Msgr. Brigido Arroyo, Rev. Msgr. David I.A. Quitugua, Very Rev. Joseph English, O.F.M., Cap., Rev. Fr. Jose ―Lito‖ Antonio Abad, Rev. Fr. Patrick Castro, OFM Cap., Rev. Fr. Jose Alberto Rodriguez, Rev. Fr. Agustin Gumataotao, OFM Cap., Rev. Fr. Jeffrey San Nicolas, Rev. Fr. Thomas B. McGrath, S.J.

2 2013 AoA Directory as of 01/11/2013 ARCHDIOCESAN OFFICES & C H A N C E R Y STAFF

CANONICAL RECORDS: Tel: 562-0013 Email: [email protected] Mrs. June Ungacta, Archives & Records Mrs. Maria Cristina D.T. Casia, Accounting Technician Tel: 562-0061 Email: [email protected] Tel: 562-0014 Email: [email protected] Mrs. Carmelita Mondia, Receptionist Mrs. Antonia R. Gumataotao, Administrative Asst: Tel: 562-0000 Email: [email protected] Tel: 562-0015 Email: [email protected] Luz Oberiano, Office Assistant

METROPOLITAN TRIBUNAL CATHOLIC CHARITIES APPEAL Rev. Msgr. David C. Quitugua, JCD, Judicial Vicar Deacon Larry Claros, Director Rev. Carlos Vila, JCL, Associate Judge Tel: 562-0023 Email: [email protected] Rev. Joeffrey Brian V. Catuiran, J.C.L., Associate Judge Rev. Jonathan Alvarez, JCL, Associate Judge Rev. Adrian Cristobal, Advocate CATHOLIC SCHOOLS OFFICE Rev. Jose Villagomez, OFM Cap., Promoter of Justice Mrs. Cynthia Agbulos, Superintendent of Catholic Schools Mrs. June Ungacta, Notary Tel: 562-0051 Email: [email protected] Mrs. Rosa Cepeda, Secretary Mrs. Beatrice A. Reyes, Administrative Assistant Tel: 562-0075 Email: [email protected] Tel: 562-0052 Email: [email protected] Ms. Francisca Martinez, Administrative Aide Tel: 562-0053 Email: [email protected] PASTORAL PLANNING WORSHIP Sr. Marian Therese Arroyo, RSM, Director Tel: 562-0024 Email: [email protected] DIVISION OF PASTORAL MINISTRIES Sr. Marian Therese Arroyo, RSM, Executive Director Tel: 562-0024 Email: [email protected] SECRETARIES TO THE ARCHBISHOP: Ms. Catherine Leon Guerrero, Administrative Assistant Mrs. Elizabeth A. Weisenberger, Administrative Secretary Tel: 562-0022 Email: [email protected] Tel: 562-0076 Email: [email protected] Deacon Steve Martinez, Personal Secretary Tel: 562-0077 Email: [email protected] FACILITY PERSONNEL Mrs. Isabel Camacho and Mr. Mike Labonita SECRETARY TO THE VICAR GENERAL & MODERATOR OF THE CURIA: FAITH FORMATION, FAMILY Mrs. Rosa Cepeda, Secretary (MARRIAGE & YOUTH) MINISTRY Tel: 562-0075 Email: [email protected] Deacon Larry Claros, Director Tel: 562-0023 Email: [email protected] Mrs. Helen Flores, Assistant - Office of Faith & Family SEXUAL ABUSE RESPONSE COORDINATOR Tel: 562-0021 Email: [email protected] Deacon Steve Martinez Ms. Jessica Blas, Coordinator, STOP VAW Tel: 562-0077 Email: [email protected] Tel: 562-0064 Email: [email protected]

YOUTH , YOUNG ADULT & CAMPUS MINISTRY FINANCE OFFICE Rev. Crisostomo, Director Mrs. Feliza Tañag, Chief Accountant Tel: 562-0065/477-9118 Email: [email protected] Tel: 562-0012 Email: [email protected] Ms. Ma. Teresa Figueroa, Accounting Technician

3 2013 AoA Directory as of 01/11/2013 PARISHES

DULCE NOMBRE DE MARIA CATHEDRAL- NIÑO PERDIDO Y SAGRADA FAMILIA BASILICA, HAGATÑA (HOLY FAMILY), ASAN

207 Archbishop F.C. Flores St. P.O. Box 45 Hagatña, GU 96910 Hagatna, GU 96932 Tel: 472-6201/477-1842 Tel: 477-2211 Fax: 472-1729 Fax: 477-2211 Email: [email protected] Website: www.aganacathedral.org Pastor: Rev. Antonino Caminiti

Pastor: Most Rev. Anthony S. Apuron, OFM Cap., D.D. Weekday Mass: Mon to Fri. 6:00pm, Sat 7:00am Rector: Rev. Msgr. James L.G. Benavente Sunday Mass: Sat Vigil 5:00pm, Sun 7:00am, 10:00am. Parochial Vicar: Rev. Fr. Danilo (Danny) Ferrandiz Confession: 30 minutes before mass or by appointment. In Residence: Rev. Fr. Thomas McGrath, SJ In Residence: Rev. Fr. Francis X. Hezel, SJ (June 2013) Deacon Assistants Deacons Augusto F. Cepeda, SAN VICENTE FERRER & SAN ROKE, BARRIGADA John Dierking, & Stephen Martinez 229 San Roke Drive Weekday Mass: Mon to Sat 5:45am, Tues and Wed 6:00pm Barrigada, GU 96913 Sunday Masses: Sat Vigil 6:00pm, Sun 5:45am, 7:30am, Tel: 734-4573 9:30am, 11:30am & 7pm. Confession: Sat 5pm - 6pm, or 30 Fax: 734-4571 minutes before mass. Email: [email protected]

Pastor: Rev. Jose Alberto Rodriguez OUR LADY OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT, Parochial Vicar: Rev. Francesco S. Asproni AGAÑA HEIGHTS Weekday Mass: Mon., Tues., and Wed. 6pm, Thurs. 6:00am, 135 Chalan Kapuchino Fri. 6am, 6:00pm, Sat. 6am. Sunday Mass: Sat Vigil 5:30 Agana Heights, GU 96910 pm, Sun 6:00 am, 7:30am, 10:00 am. Confession: 30 minutes Tel: 472-6246 before each mass or when Fr. Alberto is available. San Ramon Fax: 477-1697 Chapel, Cañada, Sun 8:30 am Email: [email protected] Website: www.Olbs.homestead.com NUESTRA SEÑORA DE LA PAZ Y BUEN VIAJE, Pastor Rev. Andre Eduvala, OFM Cap. CHALAN PAGO Deacon Assistant: Dcn. Louis Agbulos, Jr. Street Address: 520 S. Chalan Kanton Tasi. Weekday Mass: Mon to Wed & Fri 6:00pm, & Sat 6am Mailing: P.O. Box EC, Sunday Mass: Sat Vigil 6pm, Sun 7am, 9am (4th Sat. 6pm Hagatna, GU 96932 Youth Mass) Confession: Sat 5pm - 6pm; 30 minutes before Tel: 734-3723 mass or by appointment. Fax: 734-3722 Faith Formation Office: 734-4223 Email: [email protected] OUR LADY OF MOUNT CARMEL, AGAT Website: www.olopsj.com

P.O. Box 8353 Pastor: Rev. Santiago Flor-Caravia Agat, GU 96928 Tel: 565-2136 Weekday Mass: Mon, Tue, Wed & Fri 6:00pm, Sat 6:30am Fax: 565-9678 Sunday Mass: Sat 5:30pm, Sun 6:30am & 10:00 am Email: [email protected] Confession: 30 minutes before mass or by appointment.

Pastor: Rev. Jason A. Granado Weekday Mass: Mon. 7:00pm, Tues, Wed, Fri, Sat 7:00am, 1st Friday of the month 7:00pm. Sunday Masses: Sat Vigil 6:00pm Sun 6:00am, 8:00am, 10:30am. Santa Ana Chapel - Masses: 7:00am & on 1st Saturdays, 4:00pm. Confession: By appointment.

4 2013 AoA Directory as of 01/11/2013 SANTA BARBARA, DEDEDO SAN ISIDRO, MALOJLOJ

330 Iglesias Circle HC 1Box 17083 Dededo, GU 96929-5372 Inarajan, GU Tel: 632-5659 / 632-9534 Tel & Fax: 828-8454 Fax: 632-1713 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Pastor: Rev. Romeo Convocar Pastor: Rev. Paul Gofigan Parochial Vicar: Rev. Dan Bien Weekday Mass: Tues thru Sat. 6:30am Parochial Vicar: Rev. Delos Reyes Sunday Mass: Sun 6:00am & 8:00am Parochial Vicar: Rev. Kenneth Carriveau Deacon Assts: Dcn. Herbert Cruz, Dcn. Peter Ka’ai, Dcn. Kerno Sam & Dcn. Angken Rapun SANTA TERESITA, MANGILAO

Weekday Mass: Mon - Fri 6:00am & 7:00pm, Tue & Fri 192 Veterans Highway, 11:30am, Sat. 6:00am & 3:00pm at Ghura 82. Sunday Mass: Mangilao, GU 96913 Sat Vigil 5:00pm & 7:00pm, Sun 6:00am (Chamorro), 8:00am, Tel: 734-2171 / 2100 10:00am, 12:00noon (Tagalog), 2:00pm (Chuukese), 5:00pm, Fax: 734-2172 7:00pm. Confession: 30 minutes before Mass if a is Email: [email protected] available, or by appointment. Astumbo Mission: Sun 9:00am at Astumbo Community Center Pastor: Rev. Joseph English, OFM Cap.

Weekday Mass: Mon to Wed & Fri 6:00pm, Sat 7:00am SAINT ANDREW KIM, DEDEDO Sunday Mass: Sat vigil 6:00pm, Sun 6:00am, 8:00am, 10:30am, & 6:00pm. Confession: Tue 6:30pm - 7:30pm or by P.O. Box 1555, appointment. Hagatna, GU 96932 Tel: 637-4148/1116 Fax: 637-4149 SAN DIMAS, MERIZO

Rector: Rev. Sung Joo ―Francis‖ Lee P.O. Box 6099 Deacon Asst: Dcn. Dominic Kim Merizo, GU 96916 Tel: 828-8056 Weekday Mass: Tue, Thurs, Fri & Sat. 7:30pm, Wed 10:30am, Fax: 828-3100 Sunday Mass: Sun. 9:00am & 10:30am. Confession: 15 minutes before Mass or by appointment. Pastor: Rev. Aurelius Stoia

SAINT JOSEPH, INARAJAN Weekday Mass: Mon to Fri 6:00pm. Sunday Mass: P.O. Box 170022 Sat vigil 6pm, Sun 6:00am & 11:00am. Confession: 30 minutes Inarajan, GU 96917 before Mass or by appointment. Tel: 828-8102 NUESTRA SENORA DE LAS AGUAS, MONGMONG Administrator: Rev. Msgr. David C. Quitugua, JCD 139-B Roy T. Damian Street Weekday Mass: Mon, Tue, Wed & Fri 6:00pm, Sat 7:00am. P.O. Box 163 Sunday Mass: Sat vigil 6:00pm., Sun 6:30am & 9:00am. Hagatna, GU 96932 Confession: By appointment. Tel: 477-6754 Fax: 472-6569 OUR LADY OF PURIFICATION, MAINA Email: [email protected] Website: www.olowguam.catholicweb.com P.O. Box 4477 Hagatna, GU 96932 Pastor: Rev. Manuel ―Jun‖ Trenchera Tel: 477-7256 In Residence: Rev. Gerardo Hernandez E-Mail: [email protected] Deacon Asst.: Dcn. Louis Rama

Pastor: Rev. Adrian L.F. Cristobal Weekday Mass: Mon thru Fri 6:00pm Sat 7:00am. Weekday Mass: Mon to Wed & Fri 5:00pm Sunday Mass: Sunday Mass: Sat. vigil 6:00pm, Sun. 9:00am & 6:00pm. Sat vigil 5:00pm, Sun 8:00am. Confession: Sat 4:30pm. Confession: 30 min. prior to Mass or by appointment.

5 2013 AoA Directory as of 01/11/2013 SAN JUAN BAUTISTA, ORDOT SAINT JUDE THADDEUS, SINAJAÑA

P.O. Box 49 122 Avenida Bienvenida Hagatna, GU 96932 Sinajaña, GU 96910 Tel: 472-8341 Tel: 475-6530 Fax: 472-2324 Fax: 477-5353 Email: [email protected] Pastor: Rev. Msgr. David I.A. Quitugua Parochial Vicar: Rev. Manny Ombao Pastor: Rev. Agustin Gumataotao, OFM Cap. Deacon Asst.: Dcn. Anthony Leon Guerrero Weekday Mass: Mon to Wed & Fri 7:00pm, Sat 7:00am Weekday Mass: Mon thru Fri 12:15pm & 6:00pm, Sat 7:00am Sunday Mass: Sat vigil 5:00pm, Sun 6:30am, 8:30am & at (Dominican Chapel). Sunday Mass: Sat vigil 5:00pm, Sun 10:30am. of Adoration 5:00pm to 6:00pm. 9:00am, 12:15pm (Chamorro) and 6:30pm, Confessions: Mon - Confession: Sat 4:30pm or by appointment. Fri 12:00 noon.

SAN MIGUEL, TALOFOFO ASSUMPTION OF OUR LADY, PITI 138 San Miguel St. 314 Assumption Drive Talofofo, GU 96915-3606 Piti, GU 96915 Tel: 789-1069 Tel: 472-2272 Fax: 789-7665 Fax: 477-1955 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Priest Contact: Rev. Ivo Sinaga, OFM Cap. Pastor: Rev. Willy O. Lorilla Weekday Mass: Tue, Wed, Fri 7:00pm, Sat 7:00am. Sunday Weekday Mass: Mon to Fri 6:00pm, Sat 7:00am. Sunday Mass: Sat vigil 5:00pm, Sun 7:00am, 9:00am. Confessions: 30 Mass: Sat vigil 5:30pm, Sun 7:00am & 9:00am. Confession: minutes before Mass or by appointment. On call.

SAINT ANTHONY & SAINT VICTOR, TAMUNING OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE, SANTA RITA P.O. Box 7707 P.O. Box 7355 Tamuning, GU 96931 Agat, GU 96928 Tel: 646-7181/8044 Tel: 565-2160 Fax: 646-1039 Fax: 565-7078 Email: [email protected]

Pastor: Rev. Fabio Faiola Pastor: Rev. Msgr. Brigido Arroyo Parochial Vicar: Rev. Carlos Vila Office Hours: Mon, Tues, Wed & Fri. 8:00 am – 5:00pm, Parochial Vicar: Rev. Rudolfo Arejola Thurs 8:00am – 1:00pm & closed 12:00 – 1:00 pm Parochial Vicar: Rev. Val Rodriguez In Residence: Rev. Mario Palanca Weekday Mass: Mon to Wed & Fri 6:30pm, Sat 7:00am, 1st Sat of the month 8:00am. Sunday Mass: Sat vigil 6:30pm, Sun Weekday Mass: Mon to Fri, 5:30am, 7:20am & 7:00pm, Sat 6:00am, 8:00am & 10:00am. Confessions 30 minutes before 7:00am Sunday Mass: Sat vigil 7:00pm, Sun 6:00am, 8:00am, Mass or by appointment. 9:30am,11:00am, 12:30pm,5:00pm & 7:00pm. Confession: Sat 6:00pm - 7:00pm.

6 2013 AoA Directory as of 01/11/2013 IMMACULATE HEART OF MARY, TOTO OUR LADY OF LOURDES, YIGO

P.O. Box 2552 153 Chalan Pale’ Ramon Lagu Hagatna, GU 96932 Yigo Guam 96929 Tel: 477-9118 Tel: 653-2584/5112/1102 Fax: 472-2514 Fax: 653-4746 E-Mail: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Website: www.immaculateheartofmary.homestead.com Pastor: Rev. Jonathan Alvarez Pastor: Rev. Michael Crisostomo Parochial Vicar: Rev. Patrick Garcia Deacon Assts: Dcn. Larry Q. Claros & Parochial Vicar: Rev. Vito San Andres Dcn. Elias ―Etoy‖ Ruda Deacon Assts: Dcn. Fredrick Otte, Dcn. Leonard Stohr, (Chuukese Community & Parish) Dcn. David Richards

Weekday Mass: Mon thru Sat. 6:00am. Sunday Mass: Weekday Mass: Mon to Fri 6:00am & 6:30pm & Sat 7:00am Sat vigil 6:00pm, Sun 6:00am, 9:30am & 6:00pm. Sunday Mass: Sat vigil 7:00pm, Sun 6:00am,7:45am, 9:30am, Confession: Before Mass or by appointment. 11:15am, 1:00pm & 6pm. Confession: Mon—Fri 6:00pm or by appointment.

BLESSED DIEGO LUIS DE SAN VITORES, TUMON SANTA BERNADITA CHAPEL, AGAFA GUMAS 884 Pale San Vitores Rd. Tumon, GU 96913-4013 PO Box 11496 Tel: 646-5649 Yigo, GU 96929 Email: [email protected] Tel 633-8044 Website: www.blesseddiego.catholicweb.com Administrator: Rev. Edwin Bushu Pastor Rev. Jose Antonio ―Lito‖ Abad Deacon Asst.: Dcn. William Hagen Weekday Mass: Mon, Wed, & Fri. 6:30pm, Tues. 6:30am Sunday Mass: Sun 6:00am, 7:30am & 9:00am. Confession: Weekday Mass: Mon to Fri 6:00 p.m. Sat, 7:00 a.m. Sunday 30 minutes before Mass or if Fr. Edwin is available. Mass: Sat vigil 5:30 p.m., Sun 7:00 a.m. & 9:00 a.m. Confession: Sat 4:00pm - 5:00pm or by appointment. SAN FRANCISCO DE ASIS, YOÑA

SAN DIONISIO, UMATAC Street Address: 1404 North Canton Tasi, Yona P.O. Box 6099, Mailing Address: Merizo, GU 96915 135 Chalan Kapuchino, Tel: 828-8056 Agana Heights, GU 96910 Fax: 828-3100 Tel: 789-1491/92 Fax: 789-1400 Pastor: Rev. Aurelius Stoia Email: [email protected]

Pastor: Rev. Jose Villagomez, O.F.M. Cap. Weekday Mass: Tue 7:00pm. Sunday Mass: 8:30am Weekday Mass: Mon to Sat 7:00am, 1st Fri of the month 6:30pm & All Friday masses in Chamorro. Sunday Mass: Sat vigil 5:00pm, Sun 6:00am, 8:00am & 10:30am. Confession: 1st Fri of the month 7:00pm - 8:00pm or by appointment

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REDEMPTORIS MATER ARCHDIOCESAN Gonzalez, Drazen Hosi (Croatia), Giovanni Ulisse (Washington, DC), Jesus Garcia Yelo (Minnesota), Kenneth Paul O’Reilly (Phoenix, AZ), MISSIONARY SEMINARY OF GUAM Michal Niemierski, (Illinois), Preston Perez (Colorado). Newly Established: December 8, 1999 Ordained Priest Krzysztof Szafarski.

130 Chalan Seminariu Yona, GU 96915 Tel: 789-2400 BLESSED DIEGO LUIS DE SAN VITORES CATHOLIC Fax: 789-2800 THEOLOGICAL INSTITUTE FOR OCEANIA Email: [email protected] Erected in 2005 and Affiliated to the Pontifical Lateran university in 2007

Rector: Rev. Pablo Ponce Rodriguez 130 Chalan Seminariu Vice Rector: Rev. Julio Cesar Sanchez Malagon Yona, GU 96915 Spiritual Director: Rev. Juan Alfredo Sanchez Leandro Tel 789-6321 Fax: 789-2800 Seminarians: Alfonso J. Escamilla, Andrew Cesar Ramírez, Andy Email: secretary @sanvitoresinstitute.org Wilson, Ashton Ignacio Francisco Wong, Darren Santo Tomas, Web: www.sanvitoresinstitute.org Eduardo Andres Guerrero Torres, Emmanuel Martinez-Santos, Frenel A. Phanord, Camacho, Harold Colorado Prieto, Jose Angel Academic Dean: Rev. Msgr. David C. Quitugua, JCD Salinas Garcia, Juan Alberto Gomez Franyutty, Juan José Hernández Secretary: Rev. Pius Sammut, OCD Sandoval, Julius Bidemi Akinyemi, Karoro Temate, Keone Justin Hurdle, Kodia Guy E. Zidago, Leaega Leaega Faletolu, Luis Camacho Assoc. Secretary: Dr. David Atienza, Ph.D Jr., Martin Muñoz Escamilla, Michael Jucutan, Miguel Angel Hernandez Ibarra, Pedro Durango, Tawaia Natibu, Tavete Tavete Maugaotega, Victor L.Vitug, Vincenzo Acampora , Wilmer Chirino Gonzalez. On Itinerancy Cesar Javier Izaguirre, José Santos Hernández Mejía,

CATHOLIC SCHOOLS

K INDERGARTEN AND P RE- S CHOOL

DOMINICAN CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER, MARIA ARTERO CATHOLIC PRESCHOOL & ORDOT KINDERGARTEN INC., AGANA HEIGHTS

P.O. Box 5668 161 A Sunset Dr. Hagatna, GU 96910 Agana Heights, GU 96910 Tel: 477-7228 / 472-1524 Tel: 472-8777 Fax: 472-4282 Fax: 472-2326 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Principal: Sr. Jessica Quipit, O.P. Principal: Sr. Katherine Bromwell, MMB

INFANT OF PRAGUE, TA’I MERCY HEIGHTS NURSERY & KINDERGARTEN, OKA 164 Sabanan Magas Rd. Mangilao, GU 96913 211 San Vitores Street Tel: 734-2785 Tamuning, GU 96913 Fax: 734-1055 Tel: 646-1185 / 2017 Principal: Sr. Barbara Ungacta, RSM Fax: 649-1822 Administrator: Ms. Cecilia Crisostomo

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BISHOP BAUMGARTNER MEMORIAL CATHOLIC SAINT ANTHONY CATHOLIC SCHOOL, TAMUNING SCHOOL, SINAJAÑA 529 Chalan San Antonio 281 Calle Angel Flores Tamuning, GU 96913 Sinajaña, GU 96910 Tel: 647-1140 Tel: 472-6670 / 477-2677 / 477-1026 Fax: 649-7130 Fax: 477-4028 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Website: stanthonyschoolguam.org Email: [email protected] Principal: Sr. Doris San Agustin, RSM President: Sr. Mary Emiline Artero, RSM Principal: Mrs. Rita D. Dueñas SAINT FRANCIS CATHOLIC SCHOOL, YONA

P.O. Box 2219 DOMINICAN CATHOLIC SCHOOL, YIGO GMF, Guam 96921 Tel: 789-1270 114 Chalan Pale Ramon Lagu-Rt. 1 Fax: 789-3900 Yigo, GU 96929 Email: [email protected] Tel: 653-3021 / 3140 Principal: Fax: 653-3090 Email: [email protected] Principal: Sr. Maria Zenaida T. Ancheta, O.P. SAN VICENTE CATHOLIC SCHOOL, BARRIGADA

196 Bejong St. OUR LADY OF MOUNT CARMEL CATHOLIC Barrigada, GU 96913 SCHOOL, AGAT Tel: 735-4240 Fax: 734-8718 P.O. Box 7830 Email: [email protected] Agat, GU 96928 Website: www.svcsguam.com Tel: 565-5128 / 3822 Principal: Sr. Joseph Ann Quinene, SSND Fax: 565-3539 Email: [email protected] Principal: Mrs. Arlina Santos-Potts SANTA BARBARA CATHOLIC SCHOOL, DEDEDO Foundation Chair: Mr. Michael Philips 274-A W. Sta. Barbara Ave., Dededo, GU 96929 Tel: 632-5578 Fax: 632-1414 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Principal: Sr. Jeanette Marie Pangelinan, RSM

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ACADEMY OF OUR LADY OF GUAM, HAGATNA NOTRE DAME HIGH SCHOOL, TALOFOFO

233 W. Archbishop F. Flores St. 480 S. San Miguel St. Hagatna, GU 96910 Talofofo, GU 96915-3540 Tel: 477-8203 / 472-2654 Tel: 789-1676 / 1745 Fax: 477-8555 Fax: 789-4847 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Website: www.aolg.edu.gu Website: www.ndroyals.net President: Sr. Mary Francis Cruz, RSM President: Sr. Jean Ann Crisostomo, SSND Principal: Mrs. Mary Meeks Principal: Mrs. Mariesha Cruz-San Nicolas

FATHER DUEÑAS MEMORIAL SCHOOL, TA’I SAINT THOMAS AQUINAS, ORDOT

P.O. Box FD P.O. Box AC Hagatna, GU 96932 Agana, Guam 96932 Tel: 734-2261/63 Tel: 473-7821 Fax: 734-5738 Fax: 473-7824 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Website: www.fatherduenas.com Website: www.staguam.com Principal: Rev. Jeffrey C. San Nicolas Principal: Ms. Pilar Williams

R E L I G I O U S COMMUINITIES OF MEN

ORDER OF FRIARS MINOR CAPUCHIN Post Novitiate: Rev. Eric Forbes, OFM Cap. Vice Province of Star of the Sea Daily Mass: Monday – Friday 12:10 pm Vice Provincial: Very Rev. Joseph English, OFM Cap. Confessions: Monday – Friday 11:45 am 1st Councilor: Rev. Patrick Castro, OFM Cap. 2nd Councilor: Rev. Michel Dalton, OFM Cap. Postulants: William Paulino & Jason Chargualaf Guardian: Rev. Patrick Castro, OFM Cap. Vocation Postulant Director: Rev. Andre Eduvala, OFM Cap SOCIETY OF JESUS (JESUITS) ST. FIDELIS FRIARY 135 Chalan Kapuchino, P O Box 23142, GMF GU 96921 Agana Heights, GU 96910 Rev. Thomas B. McGrath, SJ Porter Office: 472-3339, 472-4339 Tel: 477-1842 Fax: 472-3335 Pager: 969-6753 Email: [email protected] Fax: 477-1729 Website: www.thepacificaps.com Email: [email protected]

Rev. Eric Forbes, OFM Cap. Jesuits Residence (Guma Pedro) Rev. Agustin Gumataotao, OFM Cap 153 Linda Way, Tamuning GU 96913 Rev. George Maddock, OFM Cap Rev. Ivo Sinaga, OFM Cap. Off Island Rev. Jose Villagomez, OFM Cap. Rev. Ken Hezel, SJ Br. Ryan Charfarous, OMF Cap. Email: [email protected]

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FRANCISCAN SISTERS OF PERPETUAL 1st Councilor: Sr. Bernadette of the , OCD ADORATION 2nd Councilor: Sr. Therese Marie of the , OCD P O Box 394, Chaplain: Rev. Msgr. Brigido Arroyo Hagatna, GU 96932 Sr. Gloria Aguon, FSPA Sr. Rose Mary of the Child Jesus, OCD - Off Island Email [email protected] Sr. Jacinta Mary of the Divine Mercy, OCD Sr. Maria Engracia of the Holy Spirit, OCD Sr. Obdulia Parada Nada, OCD (Temporary) MERCEDARIAN MISSIONARIES OF BERRIZ Sr. Johanna of the Cross, OCD - Off Island (St. Louis) Regional Commission

161 A Sunset Drive RELIGIOUS MISSIONARIES OF SAINT Agana Heights, GU 96910-6451 DOMINIC Tel: 477-8303 Fax: 472-2326 Dominican Child Development Center, Ordot Email: [email protected]

P O Box 5668, Regional Coordinator: Sr. Mercedes Sierra, MMB Hagatna, GU 96932 Regional Vicar/Treasure: Sr. Krista Namio, MMB Tel: 472-1524 Second Councilor: Sr. Ancherin Koto, MMB Fax: 472-4282

Email: [email protected] Community Prioress: Sr. Ursula Apacionado, OP 161 Sunset Drive, Sr. Jessica Quipit, OP Agana Heights, GU 96910-645 Tel: 477-8303 St. Dominic’s Senior Care Home, Sisters Convent Fax: 472-2326 Email: [email protected] Barrigada

Sr. Anotia Addy, MMB 350 North Sabana, Sr. Katherine Bromwell, MMB Barrigada Heights, GU 96913 Sr. Regina Doone, MMB Tel: 632-9378 / 79 Sr. Ancherin Koto, MMB Fax: 637-1679 Sr. Brenda Mwarike, MMB Email: [email protected] Sr. Isabel T. Seman, MMB Sr. Marlihsa Susumu, MMB Prioress: Sr. Leticia Estero, OP Sr. Futalina Umwech, MMB - Off Island Sr. Imelda Aquino, OP Sr. Emelita Cinco, OP Sr. Evangeline David, OP Sr. Veronica Diaz, OP ORDER OF Sr. Milagros Elesterio, OP Sr. Teresa Fabros, OP Carmelite Monastery, Tamuning Sr. Corazon Gamotin, OP Sr. Jesusa Corazon Marchan, OP Discalced Carmelite Sr. Julia Patimo, OP P.O. Box 315225, Sr. Luz Taguiang, OP Tamuning, GU 96931 Tel: 646-8972 Cell: 727-7737 Email: [email protected] Website: www.carmelite-nuns.org

Prioress Mother Dawn Marie of the Annunciation, OCD 11 2013 AoA Directory as of 01/11/2013 Dominican Catholic School Convent, Yigo SISTERS FOR A CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY P.O. Box 2784 114 Chalan Pale’ Ramon Hagatna, GU 96932 Lagu, Rt. 1 Yigo, GU 96929 Tel: 477-9241 Tel: 653-3021/3140/3109 Sr. Mary John Cristobal, SFCC - Off Island Fax: 653-3090 Sr. Theresa Perez, SFCC Email: [email protected]

Prioress: Sr. Milagros Emralino, OP SISTERS OF MERCY OF THE AMERICAS Sr. Zenaida T. Ancheta, OP SOUTH CENTRAL COMMUNITY ON GUAM Sr. Versamin Calamiong, OP Sr. Leticia Delfin, OP Guam Administration Office Sr. Matilde M. Gabieta, OP Mercy Heights Convent Sr. Constancia Q. Mortera, OP Guam Leadership Team

SCHOOL SISTERS OF NOTRE DAME 211 Fr. San Vitores St. Tamuning, GU 96913 Notre Dame Community, Talofofo Tel: 646-7246/649-7246/649-3720 Fax: 649-1822 480 S. San Miguel Street Email: [email protected] Talofofo, GU 96915-3540 Tel: 789-1629 Local Administration: Sr. Mary Cecilia Camacho, RSM Fax: 789-0045 Asst. Local Admin.: Sr. Maria Rosario Gaite, RSM Email: [email protected] Team Member: Sr. Orlean Pereda, RSM Local Administrator: Tel 649-7561 Fax 649-1822 Coordinator: Sr. Mary Juan Camacho, SSND Sr. Lydia Marie Borja, SSND Mercy Heights Convent, Oka Sr. Mary Eucharita Cruz, SSND Sr. Maria Magdalena Cruz, SSND 211 Fr. San Vitores St Sr. Clare Marie Quichocho, SSND Tamuning, Guam 96913 Sr. Joseph Ann Quinene, SSND Tel: 646-7246/649-7246/649-3720 Sr. Bernadette Quintanilla, SSND Fax: 649-1822 Sr. Carmen Francis Siguenza, SSND Sr. Mary Fidelis Sudo, SSND Sr. Mary Seville Cabuhat, RSM Sr. Mary Bernard Unpingco, SSND Sr. Mary Cecilia Camacho, RSM Sr. Mary Rose Elliott, RSM San Vicente Community, Barrigada Sr. Bernadette Marie Leon Guerrero, RSM Sr. Mary Jeanette Leon Guerrero, RSM 201 Bejong Street Sr. Marie Pierre Martinez, RSM Barrigada, GU 96913 Sr. Mary Concepta Meno, RSM Tel: 734-3010 Sr. Evelyn Muna, RSM Sr. Mary Brigid Perez, RSM Sr. Mary Jean Ann Crisostomo, SSND Sr. Mary David Richard, RSM Sr. Mary Joseph Quichocho, SSND Sr. Doris San Agustin, RSM Sr. Mary Stephen Torres, RSM Residing at Carmel on the Hill Retreat Center, Malojloj Tel: 989-6201 / 797-0852 Mercy Care Center, Oka Sr. Mary Francine Perez, SSND Sr. Lourdes Pangelinan, SSND 211 Fr. San Vitores St. Tamuning, GU 96913 In the U.S.A. Tel: 646-7246/649-7246/649-3720 21 Main Avenue, Ocean Grove, NJ 07756 Fax: 649-1822 Sr. Maria Barbara Lambor-Hagel, SSND 13105 Watertown Plank Road Sr. Mary Thecla Camacho, RSM Elm Grove, WI 53122-2291 Sr. Mary Celeste Fejarang, RSM Sr. Vincent Marie Balajadia, SSND Sr. Mary Mark Martinez, RSM Sr. Maria Regina Paulino, SSND Sr. Agnes Palacios, RSM Sr. Mary Rosalind Santos, SSND Sr. Mary Angelica Perez, RSM Mt. Mary College Sr. Mary Catherine Quintanilla, RSM Sr. Paulina Raymond, SSND Sr. Mary Gertrude Quitugua, RSM 12 2013 AoA Directory as of 01/11/2013 Sr. Mary Damien Terlaje, RSM Tai Mercy Convent, Mangilao

In Family Residence Mailing Address Sr. Marian Therese Arroyo, RSM P. O. Box 22865 GMF P. O. Box 1567, Hagatna, GU 96932 Barrigada, GU 96921-2865 Home: 646-7517 Work: 562-0024 / 472-6116 Tel: 734-3312 Sr. Dorothy Lettiere, RSM Fax: 734-2260 Woodmere Apartment 1013 Hughes Dr., Apt. 2 Hamilton Square, NJ 08690-1226 Sr. Mary Emiline Artero, RSM Home: (609) 588-0731 Sr. Francis Marie Blas, RSM Sr. Trinie Pangelinan, RSM Cathedral Mercy Convent, Hagatña Sr. Imelda Marie Paulino, RSM (Currently under renovation/construction) Sr. Mary McAuley Paulino, RSM Sr. Orlean Pereda, RSM 221 Archbishop F. C. Flores St. Sr. Mary Carmelita Peredo, RSM Hagatna, GU 96910- 5102 Sr. Joseph Marie Perez, RSM Tel: 477-9291 Sr. Elizabeth Ann Uncangco, RSM Fax: 477-9293 Sr. Barbara Ungacta, RSM Sr. Oliva Benavente, RSM Sr. Mary Francis Jerome Cruz, RSM Mercy Convent – Chuuk

Santa Barbara Convent, Dededo P.O. Box 960 Chuuk, FM 96942-0960 274-B West Santa Barbara Ave. Tel: (691) 330-3363 Dededo, GU 96929 Fax: (691) 330-3363 Tel: 632-2384 Fax: 632-1414 Sr. Erencia Saipweirik, RSM Sr. Mary Cabrini Taitano, RSM Sr. Maria Rosario Gaite, RSM Sr. Jeanette Marie Pangelinan, RSM St. Joseph Convent Guest/Vacation House Rt. 4, Inarajan, GU 96917 Tel: 828-8285

DIOCESAN RELATED OFFICES, A G E N C I E S & MINISTRIES

ASSOCIATION OF DIOCESAN CLERGY OF THE CATHOLIC CEMETERIES OFFICE ARCHDIOCESE OF AGANA (ADCAA) Director: Rev. Msgr. James L.G. Benavente 196 B Cuesta San Ramon Executive Director: Mr. Joshua Perez Hagatna, GU 96910 Tel.: 477-9329 President: Rev. Msgr. James L.G. Benavente Pigo Cemetery, Anigua; Holy Cross Cemetery, Togcha; Our Vice President: Rev. Msgr. David I.A. Quitugua Lady of Mt. Carmel Catholic Cemetery, Agat. Secretary: Rev. Santiago Flor-Caravia Treasurer: Deacon Stephen Martinez CATHOLIC EDUCATIONAL RADIO, KOLG 90.9 FM CARMEL ON THE HILL RETREAT CENTER, Manager: Deacon Frank Tenorio MALOJLOJ Phone: 475-4448 / 472-4569 Contact person: Sr. Francine Perez, SSND Fax: 477-565 Tel: 989-6201 / 797-0852 Email: [email protected] Office Hours: Monday—Friday 8—4pm

CATHEDRAL-BASILICA GIFT SHOP Contact person: Mr. John Rivera CATHOLIC PRO-LIFE COMMITTEE Tel: 477-1742 (24 hours) / Mobile:777-5433 Tel: 479-6279 Fax: 472-1729 Email: [email protected]

13 2013 AoA Directory as of 01/11/2013 CATHOLIC SOCIAL SERVICES KAMALEN KARIDAT 234-A U.S. Army Juan C. Fejeran St. P O Box 23006 Barrigada Heights, GU 96913 GMF, GU 96921 Tel: 635-1442 / 1406 Tel: 777-2484 Fax: 635-1444 Fax: 477-5654 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Website: www.catholicsocialservice.net Gen. Manager: Deacon Frank Tenorio Executive Director: Mrs. Diana B. Calvo KUSINAN KAMALEN KARIDAT ALEE SHELTER – FAMILY VIOLENCE & Tel: 472-4569 CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT Tel: 649-2533 NATIONAL MUSEUM OF THE DULCE NOMBRE DE Hot Line: 646-8486 MARIA CATHEDRAL-BASILICA Program Director: Mary Brigid Perez, RSM Tel: 472-1669 Fax: 472-1729 DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS Executive Board Chairman: Rev. Msgr. James L.G. Benavente Tel: 646-7181 Email: [email protected] Director Rev. Msgr. Brigido Arroyo PONTIFICAL HOLY CHILDHOOD ASSOC. & PONTIFICAL SOCIETY FOR THE PROPAGATION OF DIRECTOR OF VOCATIONS THE FAITH (Formation Program for the Permanent Diaconate) 196 B Cuesta San Ramon Tel: 632-5659 Hagatna, GU 96910 Email: [email protected] Tel: 562-0075/472-6116 Director Rev. Paul Gofigan Fax: 477-3519 Email: [email protected] GENTLE REFUGE CRISIS PREGNANCY CENTER/ Contact person: Rev. Msgr. David C. Quitugua, JCD PROJECT RACHAEL Tel: 477-1742 ST. DOMINIC’S SENIOR CARE HOME Mobile: 777-6014 350 North Sabana, Email: [email protected] Barrigada Heights, GU 96913 Tel: 632-9378 / 79 HOSEA MINISTRY Fax: 637-1679 P O Box 326623 Email: [email protected] Hagatna, Guam 96932 Administrator: Sr. Emelita Cinco, OP Tel: 777-6014 Chaplain: Deacon Frank Tenorio UMATUNA SI YU’OS, CATHOLIC NEWSPAPER OF THE ARCHDIOCESE HOSPITAL AND PRISON CHAPLAINS 207 Archbishop F.C. Flores Street Guam Memorial Hospital: Hagatña, Guam 96910 Rev. Gerardo Hernandez Tel: 989-6391 Tel. 477-6754 / 487-5371/ 997-9057 Fax: 472-1729 Department of Corrections and DYA: Email: [email protected] Rev. Mario Palanca Website: www.umatuna.org Tel. 646-7181 Editor Ms. Gina E. Taitano, U.S. Naval Hospital: Graphic & Prod. Design Mr. Sedrick S. Serisola Rev. Thomas McGrath, SJ Sales & Marketing Ms. Sandy Cruz, Tel. 472-6201 Staff Ms. Breeana Quitugua & Mrs. Christine O. Rosario

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CATHOLIC DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAS DIVINE MERCY GROUP Chaplain: Rev. Msgr. Brigido Arroyo Spiritual Director: Rev. Joel Delos Reyes Our Lady of Camarin Court #2047 Tel: 632-9534 P.O. Box 2826, Hagatna, GU 96932 EL SHADDAI PRAYER PARTNER Tel: 637-1914 / 632-2410 INTERNATIONAL (PPFI), GUAM CHAPTER Fax: 632-6567 P.O. Box 25312 GMF, Email: [email protected] Barrigada, GU 96921 Regent: Mrs. Asuncion Cruz (Connie) Spiritual Director: Rev. Paul Gofigan Vice Regent: Mrs. Patricia Guerrero Contact person: Bertha Castillo Court Maria Rainan y Familia #2450 Tel: 633-4659 P.O. Box 12716 Coordinator: Virgie Guanlao Tamuning, GU 96931 Tel: 637-0286 Tel: 649-2451 / 888-1540 Fax: 647-5210 EQUESTRIAN ORDER OF THE HOLY SEPULCHER OF Email: [email protected] JERUSALEM Regent: Ms. Louise Rivera Members: Most Rev. Archbishop Anthony Sablan Apuron, Vice Regent: Mrs. Terry Cruz OFM Cap., D.D., Msgr. James L.G. Benavente, Vicente Court Santa Barbara # 2055 Anthony Ada, Christopher Joseph Anderson, Manuel Aguon Regent: Mrs. Jill Guzman Aquiningoc, Raymond Patrick Calvo Artero, Lourdes Bernadette Vice Regent: Mrs. Shining Sos Babauta, Rosario Castro Calvo, Joseph Thomas Franquez Tel: 632-5826 / 838-3650 Duenas, Lourdes Catherine Perez Duenas, Joseph Blas Email: [email protected] Gumataotao, Geraldine Chance Torres Gutierrez, Artemio Bautista Ilagan, Rodney James , David Joseph John, Rev. CONFRATERNITY OF CHRISTIAN MOTHERS Mr. Stephen William Martinez, Marilyn Perez, Megofna, 196 B Cuesta San Ramon Eduardo Roque Ordonez, Gregory Henry Duenas Perez, Mary Hagatna, GU 96910 Ann Pangelinan Perez, Valentino Sholing Perez, Vernon Paul Tel: 472-6116 / 562-0000 Perez, Abigail Casimbon Rivera, John Joseph Rivera, Joseph Fax: 477-3519 Edward Rivera, Timothy James Rohr. Email: [email protected] Spiritual Director: Rev. Michael Crisostomo KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS Island Board President: Mrs. Diana San Nicolas 115 Pugua Drive Vice-President: Mrs. Eleanor Pangelinan Yona, GU 96915 Secretary: Mrs. Terry Mendiola State Chaplain: Rev. Jose Villagomez, OFM Cap. Treasurer: Mrs. Teresita Alegarbes Tel: 789-7100/644-2300/488-2300 State Deputy: David Duenas COUPLES FOR CHRIST Email: [email protected] P.O. Box 2621 Agana, GU 96932 KNIGHTS OF ST. SYLVESTER Council Members: Sir Knights: Gov. Paul Calvo, Mr. Thomas J. Calvo, Mr. Joey Mr. Eribert (Ebet) Sapida Cell: 888-7823 / Home: 649-3467 Duenas, Mr. Tim Oftana, Dr. John Rivera, Mr. Joe T. San Mr. Brian Galang Cell: 483-7717 / Home: 472-6404 Agustin, Mr. Frank Santos, Mr. Paul Shimizu, Mr. Gerald Mr. Rene dela Cruz Cell: 488-8468 / Home: 653-1658 Taitano, Mr. Edward S. Terlaje, and Mr. Richard Untalan. Richard Nartia Cell: 998-0655 / Home: 637-5136 Angelina Cruz Cell: 483-5136 LATIN MASS COMMUNITY Danny Manuel Tel: 472-6339 Rev. Eric Forbes, OFM Cap. CURSILLIO IN CHRISTIANITY P.O. Box 218046 Barrigada LEGION OF MARY GU 96921 P.O. Box 2890 Spiritual Director: Rev. Joel Delos Reyes Hagatna, GU 96932 Tel: 488-5240 Spiritual Dir: Rev. Msgr. David C. Quitugua, JCD Pres./Lay Director: Mr. Frank LG Lujan Jr. President: E-mail: [email protected] Tel: Email:

15 2013 AoA Directory as of 01/11/2013 MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER Our Lady of Lourdes, Yigo - Contact Person: Mark & Tina Presenting Pastor: Rev. Jeffrey C. San Nicolas Perez, Tel: 472-0848 Exec Couple: Mr. & Mrs. Charles and Esther Keoni Department of Corrections (DOC) - Contact Person: Frank Tel: 632-7654 & Olivia Peredo, Tel: 477-6280

NEOCATECHUMENAL WAY PAPAL AWARDS (AN ITINERARY OF CATHOLIC FORMATION) Pro Ecclesia et Pontifice: Mr. Phillip J. Flores, Mrs. Marilyn P. Itinerant Catechist team for Guam: Rev. Pius Sammut, OCD, Megofna, Mr. Raymond G. Sablan, Mr. Jose T. San Nicolas. Ms. Patricia Cottman and Michele Pedroni Dulce Nombre de Maria Cathedral-Basilica, Hagatna SECULAR FRANCISCANS Contact Person: James and Leonor Tabunar, Tel: 734-1084 Spiritual Assistant: Rev. Jose Villagomez, O.F.M., Cap. Our Lady of Mt. Carmel, Agat - Contact Person: Joe & Nona President: Terry R. Sablan 428-3338 Barcinas, Tel: 565-1302 Vice President: Oliva Savares Niño Perdido, Asan - Contact Person: Danny & Rosalia Secretary: Maggie F. Quan 477-8387 Santos, Tel: 472-5280 Treasurer: Frances Camacho San Vicente Ferrer, Barrigada - Contact Person: Ricardo & Fax: 472-6941 MaryAnn Eusebio, Tel: 477-2226 Email: [email protected] Nuestra Señora De La Paz Y Buen Viaje, Chalan Pago - Contact Person: Joseph & Jenny Naputi, Tel: 734-1144 ST. PADRE PIO FRATERNITY SECULAR FRANCISCANS St. Joseph, Inarajan - Contact Person: Natasha Cruz, Tel: Director: Very Rev. Joseph English, O.F.M., Cap. 898-8048 Spiritual Assistant: Rev. Patrick Castro, O.F.M., Cap. San Dimas, Merizo - Contact Person: Antoine Tajalle , Tel: President: Violet Manibusan 987-9419 Tel: 472-6339 Our Lady of Guadalupe, Santa Rita - Contact Person: Eddie Friary Fax: 472-3335 & Jeanie Aflague, Tel: 789-0418 Email: [email protected] Saint Anthony, Tamuning - Contact Person: Roland & Rev. Patrick Castro 478-3365/688-6155 Melanie San Agustin, Tel: 637-7400

C A T H O L I C M I L I T A R Y A CTIVITIES (Under the Military Archdiocese)

NAVAL STATION Mary Star of the Sea Chapel FPO AP 96537-1840 Rev. Tom Ianucci Tel: 355-5349 PSC 455 Box 159 Fax: 355-5539 FPO AP 96540-1011 Tel: 339-5195/8285/2126 ANDERSEN AIR FORCE BASE Fax: 339-2331 St. Michael the Archangel Chapel Rev. Dennis DeGuzman NCTAMS 36 WG/HC, Unit 14003 Holy Cross Catholic Community Chapel APO AP 96543-4003 Chaplains Office: Tel: 366-6139 PSC 488 Box 144 Fax: 366-5154

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DIOCESAN PRIESTS {● Incardinated in the Archdiocese of Agaña}

1. Abad, Jose Antonio “Lito”● 10. Carriveau, Kenneth ● Blessed Diego Luis de San Vitores Santa Barbara 884 Pale San Vitores Rd. 330 Iglesias Circle Tumon, GU 96913-4013 Dededo, GU 96929 Tel: 646-5649 Tel 632-5659/9534

2. Alvarez, Jonathan 11. Convocar, Romeo Our Lady of Lourdes San Isidro 153 Chalan Pale’ Ramon Lagu HC 1Box 17083 Yigo, Guam 96929 Inarajan, GU Tel: 653-2584/5112/1102 Tel & Fax: 828-8454

3. Arejola, Rudolfo ● 12. Crisostomo, Michael ● St. Anthony Immaculate Heart of Mary P.O. Box 7707 P.O. Box 2552 Tamuning, GU 96931 Hagatna, GU 96932 Tel: 646-7181 Tel: 477-9118

4. Asproni, Francesco ● 13. Cristobal, Adrian ● San Vicente Ferrer Our Lady of Purification 229 San Roke Dr. P.O. Box 4477 Barrigada, GU 96913 Hagatña, GU 96910 Tel: 734-4573 Tel 477-7256

5. Arroyo, Brigido ● 14. Delos Reyes, Joel St. Anthony Santa Barbara P.O. Box 7707 330 Iglesias Circle Tamuning, GU 96931 Dededo, GU 96929 Tel: 646-7181 Tel 632-9534

6. Benavente, James L.G. ● 15. Faiola, Fabio ● Cathedral-Basilica Pastoral Center Our Lady of Guadalupe 207 Archbishop F.C. Flores St. P.O, Box 7355 Hagatñna, GU 96910 Agat, GU 96928 Tel 472-6201 Tel 565-2160

7. Bien, Danilo 16. Ferrandiz, Danilo Santa Barbara Church Cathedral-Basilica Pastoral Center 330 Iglesias Circle 207 Archbishop F.C. Flores St. Dededo, GU 96929 Hagatña, GU 96910 Tel 632-5659/9534 Tel 472-6201

8. Bushu , Edwin ● 17. Flor-Caravia, Santiago Santa Bernadita Chapel Nuestra Señora de la Paz y Buen Viaje PO Box 11496 P.O. Box EC Yigo, Guam 96929 Hagatña, GU 96910 Tel 633-8044 Tel 734-3723

9. Caminiti, Antonino ● 18. Garcia, Patrick K.Q. ● Nino Perdido Our Lady of Lourdes P.O. Box 45 153 Chalan Pale’ Ramon Lagu Hagatna, GU 96932 Yigo, GU 96929 Tel: 477-2211 Tel: 653-2584/5112/1102

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19. Gofigan, Paul ● 29. Rodriguez, Pablo Ponce Santa Barbara Redemptoris Mater Seminary 330 Iglesias Circle 130 Chalan Seminariu Dededo, GU 96929 Yoña, GU 96915 Tel 632-5659/9534 Tel: 789-2400

20. Granado, Jason ● 30. Rodriguez, Val-Gabriel Our Lady of Mt. Carmel St Anthony P.O. Box 8353 P.O. Box 7707 Agat, GU 96928 Tamuning, GU 96931 Tel: 565-2136 Tel: 646-7181

21. Hernandez, Gerardo 31. San Andres, Vito ● c/o Nuestra Señora de las Aguas Our Lady of Lourdes 139-B Roy T. Damian Street 153 Chalan Pale’ Ramon Lagu P.O. Box 163 Yigo, GU 96929 Hagatna, GU 96932 Tel: 653-2584/5112/1102 Tel: 477-6754 32. San Nicolas, Jeffrey ● 22. Lee, Sung Joo “Francis” Father Duñeas Memorial High School St. Andrew Kim P.O. Box FD P.O. Box 1555, Hagatna, GU 96932 Hagatña, GU 96932 Tel: 734-2261/63 Tel: 637-4148/1116 33. Sanchez-Leandro, Juan Alfredo 23. Lorilla , Willy Redemptoris Mater Seminary Assumption of Our Lady 130 Chalan Seminariu 314 Assumption Drive Yoña, GU 96915 Piti, GU 96915 Tel: 789-2400 Tel: 472-2272 34. Sanchez, Julio Cesar ● 24. Ombao, Manuel Redemptoris Mater Seminary San Juan Bautista 130 Chalan Seminariu P.O. Box 49 Yoña, GU 96915 Hagatña, GU 96932 Tel: 789-2400 Tel: 472-8341 35. Stoia , Aurelius ● 25. Palanca, Mario Merizo & Umatac St Anthony P.O. Box 6099, P.O. Box 7707 Merizo, GU 96915 Tamuning, GU 96931 Tel: 828-8056 Tel: 646-7181 36. Szafarski, Krzysztof ● 26. Quitugua, David C. ● Redemptoris Mater Archdiocesan Chancery Office Missionary Seminary of Guam 196 B Cuesta San Ramon 130 Chalan Seminariu Hagatña, GU 96910 Yona, GU 96915 Tel: 789-2400 Tel: 472-6116

37. Trenchera, Manuel “Jun” 27. Quitugua, David I.A. ● Nuestra Señora de las Aguas San Juan Bautista 139-B Roy T. Damian Street P.O. Box 49 P.O. Box 163 Hagatña, GU 96932 Hagatna, GU 96932 Tel: 472-8341 Tel: 477-6754

28. Rodríguez, Jose Alberto ● 38. Vila, Carlos San Vicente Ferrer St Anthony 229 San Roke Dr. P.O. Box 7707 Barrigada, GU 96913 Tamuning, GU 96931 Tel: 734-4573 Tel: 646-7181 18 2013 AoA Directory as of 01/11/2013

INCARDINATED PRIESTS AWAY FROM THE TRANSITIONAL DEACON ARCHDIOCESE Name Tel 39. Adversario, Efren ● (Sgd) Efren F Adversario, Capt, USAF 1. Kidd, Richard (650) 325-5621 Roman Catholic Chaplain 96 TW/HC, Bldg 868 Eglin AFB, Florida PERMANENT DEACONS Tel: (850) 882- 2111/7301 Name Parish Tel 40. Cervantes, Miguel Angel ● Pontificium Collegium Lateranense 2. Agbulos, Louis 472-6424 ―Beato Giovanni XXIII‖ 3. Cepeda, Augusto 472-6201 Viale Alessandrino, 675 4. Claros, Rizal ―Larry‖ 477-9118 00172 Roma (Italy) 5. Cruz, Herbert 632-9534 Tel: (39) 06 2510 1536 6. Dierking, John 472-6201 7. Hagen, William 646-5649 41. Oliveira, Edivaldo Da Silva ● 8. Ka’ai, Peter 632-9534 Via di Villa Emiliani 15, 9. Kim, Dominic 637-4148 00197 Roma (Italy) 10. Leon Guerrero, Anthony 477-8129 Tel: (39) 34 8086 4723 11. Martinez, Stephen 472-6201 12. Otte, Fred 653-2584 42. Wadeson, John ● 13. Rama, Loius 477-6754 Neocatechumenal Center 14. Rapun, Angken 632-6182 195 Otsego Ave 15. Richards, David 653-2584 San Francisco CA 94112 16. Ruda, Elias 477-9118 Tel: 415-994-1362 17. Sam, Kerno 632-5659 18. Stohr, Leonard 653-2584 19. Tenorio, Frank 472-4569

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JANUARY 1 Mary, The Holy Mother of God JUNE 6 Epiphany of the Lord 2 Corpus Christi 12 Blessed Diego, Tumon 7 The Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, Chalan Pago 13 of the Lord / Santo Nino 8 The Immaculate Heart of the Blessed 18-25 Week of Prayer for Christian Unity Mary, Toto 19 Nuestra Senora de la Paz y Buen Viaje, Chalan Pago 15 St. , Tamunig 26 Nuestra Senora de las Aguas, Mongmong 22 San Juan Bautista, Ordot

FEBRUARY JULY 2 Our Lady of Purification, Maina 6 St. , Newman Center 9 Our Lady of Lourdes, Yigo 13 Our Lady of Mount Carmel, Agat 13 Ash Wednesday 27 Santa Ana, Agat 16 Rite of Election – Vigil AUGUST MARCH 3 St. Victor, Tamuning 16 St. Patrick, Redemptoris Mater Seminary 10 Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Piti 19 St. Joseph, Spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Inarajan 17 San Roke, Barrigada 24 of the Passion of the Lord 24 Santa Rosa, Agat & Guam World Youth Day 31 San Ramon, Cañada-Barrigada 25 Monday of 27 Wednesday of Holy Week; Chrism Mass SEPTEMBER 28 Thursday of Holy Week 7 Dulce Nombre de Maria Cathedral Basilica, 29 Friday of the Passion of the Lord Hagatña 30 Holy Saturday/Easter Vigil 21 San Miguel, Talofofo 31 Easter Sunday 22 St. Andrew Kim, Dededo 28 Santa Teresita, Mangilao APRIL 2 Martyrdom of San OCTOBER and Blessed Deigo Luis de San Vitores 5 St. , Yona 6 San Vicente Ferrer, Barrigada 12 San Dionisio, Umatac 13 Santa Bernadita, Agafa Gumas 26 St. Jude, Sinajana 20 Anniversary of the Dedication of the Dulce Nombre de Maria Cathedral-Basilica NOVEMBER 27 San Dimas, Merizo 2 The Commemoration of all the Faithful Departed (All Souls) MAY 24 Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe 4 St. Joseph the Worker, Inarajan 30 Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament, 12 Ascension of the Lord Agaña Heights 18 San Isidro, Malojloj 19 Pentecost Sunday DECEMBER 25 Santa Rita 1 First Sunday of Advent 26 The Most Holy Trinity 7 Santa Barbara, Dededo 9 Immaculate Concepcion of the BVM (H.O.) 14 Our Lady of Guadalupe, Santa Rita 25 The Nativity of the Lord (H.O.) 28 Nino Perdido y Sagrada Familia, Asan

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THE COAT OF ARMS OF THE MOST REV. ARCHBISHOP ANTHONY SABLAN APURON, OFM Cap. D.D.

The principal color of the fields are the Marian colors, blue and white. They recall the chain of islands named after Queen and Guam, the largest isle entrusted to the patronage of Santa Marian Kamalen. Blue stands for the deep azure of the Pacific which surrounds the island of the Archdiocese – the Territory of Guam. White recalls the brilliant tropical sunlight which fills the Pacific Islands.

The upper left hand portion, as you view it (dexter chief), contains the symbol of Mary, the crescent and star, who as Mother of God and of the Church and is represented in Chamorro tradition as Santa Marian Kamalen who is carried in procession each year on the Feast of the Immaculate Conception. Pope John Paul II and the Archbishop share a deep devotion to Mary under the titles found in their respective homelands. The star stands for Mary under the title ―Star of the Sea‖, and the Capuchin Vice Province from which the Archbishop came.

The lower left hand portion (dexter base) displays the Chamorro ―Latte Stone‖ which has become symbolic of the Ancient Chamorro culture, the native inhabitants of the . It served as a foundation support for the home. The ―Latte Stone‖ represents the link between the ancient Chamorros who first saw the light of Christ at the arrival of the first missionary and Proto-, Blessed Diego Luis de San Vitores, S.J. This symbol represents the continual and gradual growth and development of Christianity among the under the guidance and charitable leadership of the Jesuit, Augustinian Recollect, and Capuchin missionaries. The ―Latte Stone‖ is the firm foundation first in culture, later in faith on which the Archbishop stands today.

The lower right portion (sinister base) contains two silver mountains, the suni or taro plant and a river of a field of blue. One mountain stands for paternal ancestors of the Archbishop from the Illocos Sur region of the and the other for his maternal ancestors from the high islands of the Marianas. The suni symbolizes the unity between these ancestors in the fertility of the soil and traditional hospitality through the sharing of food. The water within the river brings life to all creation and is the source of eternal life in baptism. The blue sky offers serenity and love to all under its cover.

The upper right hand portion (sinister base) is a white field with the arms of the Capuchin-Franciscan Order. The Archbishop is a member of the Capuchins a branch of the Franciscans. The Franciscan arms are the arms of Christ and St. Francis in alstire surmounted by a cross. They represent the of the Stigmata. These arms are also found fronting the main altar of the Dulce Nombre de Maria Cathedral-Basilica in Agaña.

The motto: ―SERVUS TUUS‖ (―Your Servant‖) stands for the fourteen years of pastoral service as a priest in the Northern Marianas, Saipan and Guam—Father Dueñas Seminary, Our Lady of Mount Carmel, Agat and Agaña Cathedral-Basilica. This motto is a pledge of his future service to the People of God in the Archdiocese in imitation of Jesus Christ, the humble servant of his Father in heaven.

APOSTOLIC PENITENTIARY URBIS ET ORBIS D E C R E E During the Year of Faith special acts of penance will be rewarded with the gift of Sacred Indulgences.

On the day of the 50th anniversary of the solemn opening of the Second Ecumenical Vatican Council, to which Blessed John XXIII ―entrusted the principal task to guard and present better the precious deposit of Christian doctrine in order to make it more accessible to the Christian faithful and to all people of good will‖ (John Paul II, Apostolic Constitution Fidei Depositum, 11 October 1992: AAS 86 [1994] 113), the Supreme Pontiff Benedict XVI established the inauguration of a Year dedicated in particular to the profession of true faith and its correct interpretation, with the reading of, or rather, with devout meditation on the Acts of the Council and on the Articles of the of the , published by Blessed John Paul II, 30 years after the opening of the Council, ―in order that all the Christian faithful might better adhere to it, and to promote knowledge and application of it‖ (ibid. n. 114).

In the year of the Lord 1967, to commemorate the 19th centenary of the martyrdom of the Apostles Peter and Paul, a similar Year of Faith was proclaimed by the Paul VI, ―intended to show, by an authentic and sincere profession of the same faith, how much the essential content that for centuries has formed the heritage of all believers needs to be confirmed, understood and explored ever anew, so as to bear consistent witness in historical circumstances very different from those of the past‖ (Benedict XVI, Apostolic Letter Porta Fidei, n. 4).

In our time of profound change to which humanity is subjected, the Holy Father Benedict XVI, by proclaiming this second Year of Faith, wishes to invite the People of God, whose universal Pastor he is, as well as his Bishops from all over the world ―to join the Successor of Peter, during this time of spiritual grace that the Lord offers us, in recalling the precious gift of faith‖ (ibid., n. 8).

All the faithful will be given ―the opportunity to profess our faith in the Risen Lord... in our cathedrals and in the churches of the whole world; in our homes and among our families, so that everyone may feel a strong need to know better and to transmit to future generations the faith of all times. Religious communities as well as parish communities, and all ecclesial bodies old and new, are to find a way, during this Year, to make a public profession of the Credo‖ (ibid.).

In addition, all the faithful, individually and as a community, will be called to witness to their faith openly before others in the specific circumstances of their daily life: ―the social nature of man, however, itself requires that he should give external expression to his internal acts of religion: that he should share with others in matters religious; that he should profess his religion in community‖ (cf. Declaration on Religious Freedom Dignitatis Humanae, 7 December 1965: AAS 58 [1966], 932).

Since it is primarily a matter of developing a supreme degree of holiness of life — to the extent that it is possible on this earth — and hence of obtaining the highest possible degree of purity of soul, the important gift of Indulgences, which the Church, by virtue of the power conferred upon her by Christ, offers to all who, with the proper disposition, fulfil the special prescriptions for gaining them, will be of great usefulness. ―With the Indulgence‖, Paul VI taught, ―the Church availing herself of her powers as minister of the Redemption brought about by Christ the Lord, communicates to the faithful participation in this fullness of Christ in the Communion of , providing them with abundant means to achieve salvation‖ (cf. Apostolorum Limina, 23 May 1974: AAS 66 [1974] 289). In this way is revealed the ―treasure of the Church‖, to which ―the merits of the Blessed Mother of God and of all the elect, from the first righteous person to the last, add further‖ (Clement vi, Bull Unigenitus Dei Filius, 27 January 1343).

The Apostolic Penitentiary is charged with everything concerning the granting and use of Indulgences. To encourage the faithful to have a correct conception of Indulgences and to develop a devout desire to obtain them, at the request of the Pontifical Council for Promoting the New Evangelization and with attentive consideration of the Note with Pastoral Recommendations for the Year of Faith, issued by the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith for gaining the gift of Indulgences during the Year of Faith, the Apostolic Penitentiary has established the following measures, issued in conformity with the wishes of the august Pontiff, so that the faithful may be further encouraged to know and love the Doctrine of the Catholic Church and obtain from it a greater abundance of spiritual fruit.

Throughout the Year of Faith — established from 11 October 2012 to 24 November 2013 — all individual members of the faithful who are truly repentant, have duly received the and Holy Communion and who pray for the intentions of the Supreme Pontiff may receive the Plenary Indulgence in remission of the temporal punishment for their sins, imparted through God’s mercy and applicable in suffrage to the souls of the deceased: a. every time they take part in at least three preached or attend at least three lectures on the Proceedings of the and on the Articles of the Catechism of the Catholic Church, in any church or suitable place;

22 2013 AoA Directory as of 01/11/2013 b. every time they go as pilgrims to a Papal Basilica, a Christian catacomb, a cathedral church, a sacred place designated by the local Ordinary for the Year of Faith (for example, the Minor Basilicas and dedicated to the Blessed Virgin Mary, to the Holy Apostles or to the Holy Patrons), and take part there in some sacred function or at least pause in recollection for a suitable length of time with devout meditation, concluding with the recitation of the Our Father, the Profession of Faith in any legitimate form, invocations to the Blessed Virgin Mary or, depending on the case, to the Holy Apostles or Patrons; c. every time when, on the days determined by the local Ordinary for the Year of Faith (such as, for example, the Solemnities of the Lord and of the Blessed Virgin Mary, the Feasts of the Holy Apostles and Patrons and of the Chair of St Peter), in any sacred place, they take part in a solemn Eucharistic celebration or in the Liturgy of the Hours, adding the Profession of Faith in any legitimate form; d. a day freely chosen during the Year of Faith on which to make a devout visit to the baptistery or other place in which they received the sacrament of Baptism, if they renew their baptismal promises in any legitimate form.

Diocesan or Eparchial Bishops and those who are legally equivalent to them, on the most appropriate day in this period, on the occasion of the principal celebration (for example, 24 November 2013, on the Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, Universal King, with which the Year of Faith will end) will be able to impart the Papal Blessing with the Plenary Indulgence from which all the faithful who receive this Blessing devoutly may benefit.

Faithful who are truly repentant and are unable to take part in the solemn celebrations for serious reasons (such as, for example all the nuns who live in perpetually cloistered monasteries, anchorites and the hermits, prisoners, the elderly, the sick, and likewise those who, in hospital or in other places for treatment serve the sick permanently…), will gain the Plenary Indulgence on the same conditions, if, united in mind and spirit with the faithful present, especially at a moment when the words of the Supreme Pontiff or of the Diocesan Bishops are broadcast via the television or radio, they recite at home, or wherever their impediment obliges them to be (for example, in the monastery chapel, in hospital, in a clinic, in prison...), the Our Father, the Profession of faith in any legitimate form and other prayers in conformity with the objectives of the Year of Faith, offering up their suffering or the hardship in their lives.

In order that access to the sacrament of Reconciliation and the gaining of divine forgiveness through the power of the Keys may be pastorally facilitated, local Ordinaries are asked to grant faculties, limited to the internal forum, to canons and priests who will hear confession. The hearing of confession of the faithful will take place in cathedrals and churches designated for the Year of Faith, as specified for Eastern Rite faithful in can. 728 § 2 of the Code of Canons of the Eastern Churches and, in the case of a possible reservation, those in can. 727, excluding, as is obvious, the cases considered in can. 728 § 1; for the faithful of the Latin Church, the faculties specified in can. 508 § 1 of the Code of Canon Law.

After warning the faithful of the gravity of sins to which a reservation or censure has been attached, Confessors will determine appropriate penances that will lead the faithful, as far as possible, to permanent repentance and, according to the nature of the case, will make them make reparation for any possible scandal and damage.

Lastly, the Penitentiary cordially asks Bishops, since they are in possession of the triple munus [office], to teach, to guide and to sanctify, to take pains to explain clearly the principles and measures proposed here for the sanctification of the faithful, taking into account in particular the circumstances of the place, culture and traditions. An appropriate for the temperament of each people will draw them, in a clearer and more lively way, and more firmly and deeply root in hearts, the desire for this unique gift, obtained by virtue of the Church’s mediation.

This Decree is valid solely for the Year of Faith. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary. Given in Rome at the Seat of the Apostolic Penitentiary, 14 September 2012, on the Exaltation of the Holy Cross.

Manuel Card. Monteiro de Castro Mons. Krzysztof Nykiel Major Penitentiary Regent

For corrections and/or additions, please contact Fr. Adrian Cristobal at 562-0073 or email [email protected]

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