GUAM
KUAM
Jul 10, 2017
By Krystal Paco
Sunday marked the end of what’s become a familiar sight for Catholics. 117 protestors on the steps of the Hagatna Cathedral officially retired their signs in anticipation for a decision from the Vatican relative to the ongoing canonical trial against Archbishop Anthony Apuron.
Whatever the verdict, this vocal group of Catholics are showing their support for Guam’s new shepherd, Coadjutor Archbishop Michael Byrnes.
Week after week, nothing could stop this group from coming out in full force. Not rain. Not age. Not even disability. Now, they’ve retired their signs after fifty-four weeks of Sunday pickets.
Lou Klitzkie promised, “This will be our last picket.” While the messages may have changed over the weeks – depending on the latest issue plaguing the Church – they’ve continually advocated for the truth and transparency.
Their last message – Defrock Archbishop Anthony Apuron. Leading the pack is Laity Forward Movement’s Klitzkie, who added, “We made our point.”
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