Being in Community

The brothers in the community are not perfect. We are sinners like everyone else. But we help each other grow in faith. There is indeed a lot of work we do. We prepare for the Celebration of the Word and the Eucharist. We prepare the Eucharist to make it into a beautiful and memorable event. We help each other out. Someone would prepare the flowers, and we help each other by communicating who would bring what. Others would bring the icon and other signs. We work together so that we celebrate a beautiful Eucharist. And if a brother needs help, someone would step up and respond out of love. 

Jungle Fabrication

 It was brought to my attention that Rohr was attacking Father Romy, our Apostolic Administrator. According to JungleWatch:

In the above press release, Fr. Convocar states the following:

According to archdiocesan records, Father Luis was arrested on March 17, 2015 on Guam for custodial interference. He resigned as Pastor of San Dimas, Malesso and San Dionisio, Umatac. He was prohibited from hearing confession and restricted from celebrating Mass publicly. He may celebrate Mass only privately. Those restrictions of his faculties have not been lifted. Former Archbishop Anthony Apuron sent the priest off-island to a priestly renewal program after the incident in 2015.

Other than the fact that Camacho was arrested on March 17, 2015, none of the rest is true. 

1. There was no restriction of Camacho’s faculties....

 The truth is Father Luis was placed on restriction back in 2015. According to the Guam Daily Post dated March 19, 2015 (the bold is mine):

The archdiocese issued a short statement Wednesday evening regarding Camacho’s arrest.

“The Archdiocese of Agana was made aware that Father Luis was booked and released yesterday, March 17, 2015. The alleged offense is custodial interference, according to information provided by the Guam Police Department. The archdiocese has initiated a canonical investigation and is cooperating fully with civil authorities. In the meantime, Father Luis’ faculties have been restricted,” said the statement by Vice Chancellor Rev. Jose Alberto Rodriguez.

If Rohr can get this simple fact wrong, one then has to wonder what else are in error as a result of hatred for the Way. 

 

Rome has spoken!

 According to the Guam Daily Post, Father Luis Camacho has returned to Guam. A statement was released from Father Romy, the Apostolic Administrator. You can also find that statement in the Guam Daily Post. Nevertheless, the most important thing to remember in regards to Father Luis Camacho is that Rome has already spoken. 

Rome opened a canonical investigation on Father Luis following the incident in 2015. Though the Vatican has not been able to make a canonical ruling due to insufficient evidence, the case is not closed. The Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith informed then Archbishop Byrnes on November 18, 2022 that the case is filed in the archives at this time as it is not possible to proceed with any canonical action.

 Rome has spoken!