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	Archbishop Responds to Letter on Priest Disclosure By Mindy Aguon KUAM February 11, 2010 http://www.kuam.com/Global/story.asp?S=11973871 Guam - The Archdiocese of Agana is responding to a letter submitted by the Survivors Network of Those Abused by Priests (SNAP), who has called for full disclosure from the Catholic Church on Guam. SNAP Southwest Regional Director Joelle Casteix confirmed with KUAM News that she received calls from two survivors on Guam who claim they were victims of sexual abuse by clergy on the island and knew of at least ten others alleging the same thing. The Archdiocese says an effective safety plan has been in place since April 2002 to protect all children served in the archdiocese that follows the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops' charter on sexual abuse. The statement notes that to date no member of the Catholic clergy on Guam has been charged with or convicted of sexual abuse. The statement went on to say, "The Archdiocese cooperates with law enforcement officials regarding any charges of sexual abuse by clergy and every person working for or volunteering for the Catholic Church on Guam." SNAP has asked Archbishop Anthony Apuron to provide the names and photos of all accused clerics on the island who have ever worked or lived on Guam as well as detail where they are currently assigned.
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