The Catholic Church has asked its parishioners for financial assistance during the ongoing coronavirus public health emergency.
In an open letter written by Archbishop Michael J. Byrnes, the Archdiocese stated that like most organizations, the Catholic Church on Guam has been severely impacted by the COVID-19 crisis.
“The extended public health emergency and cancellation of Masses has caused a great strain on our parishes, the centers of spiritual life and community in our Archdiocese,” Byrnes said.
He added: “Parishes are now urged to apply for all federal and territorial assistance available, but it is not enough as the emergency continues. Parishes’ ability to pay for basic operating expenses such as staff pay, buildings and ground maintenance, and utility services has been severely affected.”
The Archdiocese is asking parishioners to help their parishes, if they can, by continuing their normal daily and weekly offerings (limosna) and Mass intentions.
“If your parish does not have an online donation site, you can mail your donations directly to your parish. Please make your checks payable to your parish name. We extend our sincerest thanks for your continued kindness,” Byrnes said.
Following are the mailing addresses of parishes:
Agana
Dulce Nombre de Maria Cathedral-Basilica
207 Felixberto C. Flores St.
Hagåtña, GU 96910
Agat
Our Lady of Mount Carmel
157 South Eugenio St.
Agat, Guam 96915
Agana Heights
Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament
135 Chalan Kapuchino
Agana Heights, GU 96910
Asan
Niño Perdido y Sagrada Familia (Holy Family)
P.O. Box 45
Hagatna, GU 96932
Chalan Pago
Nuestra Senora de la Paz Y Buen Viaje (Our Lady of Peace & Safe Journey)
P.O. Box EC
Hagåtña, Guam 96932
Barrigada
San Vicente Ferrer and San Roke
229 San Roque Dr.
Barrigada, GU 96913
Dededo
Santa Barbara
330 Iglesia Circle
Dededo, GU 96929
Dededo
Saint Andrew Kim
P.O. Box 1555
Hagåtña, GU 96932
Inarajan
Saint Joseph
P.O. Box 170022
Inarajan, GU 96917
Maina
Our Lady of Purification
196 Cuesta San Ramon Suite B
Hagåtña, GU 96910
Mangilao
Santa Teresita
192 S. Route 10
Barrigada, GU 96913
Malojloj
San Isidro
HC 1 Box 17083
Inarajan, GU 96915
Merizo
San Dimas & Our Lady of the Rosary
P.O. Box 6099
Merizo, GU 96916
Mongmong
Nuestra Senora de las Aguas
P.O. Box 163
Hagåtña, GU 96932
Ordot
San Juan Bautista
P.O. Box 49
Hagatna, GU 96932
Piti
Assumption of Our Lady
314 Assumption Drive
Piti, GU 96915
Santa Rita
Our Lady of Guadalupe
P.O. Box 7355
Agat, GU 96928
Sinajana
Saint Jude Thaddeus
122 Bien Avenida Ave.
Sinajaña, GU 96910
Talofofo
San Miguel
138 San Miguel St.
Talofofo, GU 96915
Tamuning
Saint Anthony of Padua and Co-Patron Saint Victor
507 Chalan San Antonio
Tamuning, GU 96913
Tumon
Blessed Diego Luis de San Vitores
884 Pale’ San Vitores Rd.
Tumon, GU 96913-4013
Toto
Immaculate Heart of Mary
225 Aragon St.
Toto, GU 96910
Umatac
San Dionisio
P.O. Box 6099
Merizo, GU 96916
Yigo
Our Lady of Lourdes
153 Chalan Pale’ Ramon Lagu Unit A
Yigo, Guam 96929
Yigo
Santa Bernadita
P.O. Box 11496
Yigo, GU 96929
Yona
Saint Francis
P.O. Box CW
Hagatna, Guam 96932
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