
Guam Archdiocese Files for Bankruptcy Following Sex-Abuse Lawsuits
The move allows the archdiocese to avoid trial and to begin to reach settlements in millions of dollars’ worth of abuse lawsuits.
The move allows the archdiocese to avoid trial and to begin to reach settlements in millions of dollars’ worth of abuse lawsuits.
Conclusion of a yearlong trial ends with removal from office.
The accused include Archbishop Anthony Apuron and 13 Guam priests. Claims span from 1955 to 1994.
Bishop Michael Byrnes was appointed coadjutor archbishop of Hagatna, Guam, Oct. 31 by Pope Francis.
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