GUAM
KUAM
By Sabrina Salas Matanane
It’s clear the Catholic Church remains divided in Guam. Those who attended a birthday fundraiser held in Tumon, were greeted by a stream of protestors upset with the archbishop.
Inside the Hyatt-the sweet sound of jazz music fills the room. Outside a much different tune.
Teri Untalan said, “He’s got a gala in their for his pseudo-seminary.
Inside: precious items up for silent auction. The archbishop said, “They will announce it as well as other items out there that you may see icons, statutes, figurines whatever.”
Outside: picket signs of protestors vocal about their discontent. “Just get him out of here, we just want him out,” said protesters.
Untalan was among a group of 50 members of the Catholic Church, that are part of the Laity Forward Movement Group, upset with Archbishop Anthony Apuron. As he celebrated his 70th birthday inside the Hyatt Sunday night, they stood outside in protest of the $200 a plate birthday fundraiser .
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