Archbishop Removes Four Priests from Council
Guam Daily Post
The Archdiocese of Agana confirms that four priests assigned to the Archdiocese of Agana Presbyteral Council were removed by Coadjutor Archbishop Michael Byrnes in July. Rev. Rudy Arejola, Monsignor David C. Quitugua, Rev. Jose Alberto Rodriguez-Salamanca and Rev. Julio Cesar Sanchez were removed from the council as a disciplinary measure, but the archdiocese isn't providing additional details. Archdiocese Director of Communications Tony Diaz would not confirm that the four were terminated due to insubordination for writing a letter about issues concerning the Archdiocese of Agana directly to the Vatican. "Learning from the past, the archdiocese strives not to comment about disciplinary matters," Diaz said. The Presbyteral Council is an established consultative body that advises the archbishop on matters of importance, particularly in those of pastoral concern. Neocatechumenal Way affiliations Diaz confirmed the four priests who were removed are affiliated with the Neocatechumenal Way. Last month, Monsignor David C. Quitugua was also removed from the College of Consultors, a group that advises the archbishop on matters related to property and finances of the church. Council members Current members of the Presbyteral Council include: Coadjutor Archbishop Byrnes (president) Rev. Joel de los Reyes (chairman) Rev. Richard Kidd (vice chairman) Rev. Melchor T. Camina (secretary) Monsignor Brigido U. Arroyo Rev. Patrick Castro, OFM, Cap. Rev. Romeo D. Convocar Rev. Michael Crisostomo Rev. Paul Gofigan Rev. Thomas McGrath Rev. Jeffrey San Nicolas Monsignor James Benavente
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