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Four members of the Sisters of Mercy on Guam celebrated their jubilees in the religious order during 11:30 a.m. Mass Saturday, May 26 at the Dulce Nombre de Maria Cathedral-Basilica. (Click headline for story)

The Archdiocese of Agana presented a picture of its Chancery finances in a special five-page color presentation in the May 20, 2018 edition of the Umatuna Si Yuos archdiocesan newspaper. Archbishop Michael Byrnes prefaced the report with a short message titled: "United As One Body in Christ: Communicating the Finances of our Archdiocese." (View the report by clicking the headline above or visit umatuna.org)

Following the Vatican Tribunal's guilty ruling against Bishop Anthony Apuron announced March 16, 2018, Archbishop Michael Byrnes held a news conference Monday, March 19 emphasizing, "We have now closed a significant chapter in our Archdiocese of Agana and thus begin a new one." (Click "More News" to access his full message)

Following the Vatican Tribunal's guilty ruling against Bishop Anthony Apuron announced March 16, 2018, Archbishop Michael Byrnes held a news conference Monday, March 19 emphasizing, "We have now closed a significant chapter in our Archdiocese of Agana and thus begin a new one." (Click the headline to access his full message)

The Archdiocese of Agaña regrets to announce the death of Fr. Manuel P. Ombao, a priest of our local Church. Fr. Manuel, also known as Fr. Manny, passed away early this morning, Saturday, November 11, 2017 at St. Luke’s Hospital in Global City, Philippines. Coadjutor Archbishop Michael Byrnes offers his condolences and prayers for Fr. Manny and his family and friends.

For up to date news items within the archdiocese please visit our official newspaper, the Umatuna Si Yu'os.

Archbishop Michael Byrnes shares his thoughts and words of encouragement on a variety of topics in these brief video recordings.

The Umatuna Si Yu’os continues its series depicting the finances of the Archdiocese of Agaña, in coordination with the Finance Office, Office of Communications and Office of the Delegate General.

Father James Arriola, a priest for the Archdiocese of Miama comes home to celebrate first Mass on Guam

This is the statement of Archbishop Michael Byrnes issued to news media on June 4, 2017 regarding allegations of abuse filed the previous week, now extending to the late Archbishop Felixberto C. Flores.