Archbishop Ryan Jimenez has issued a letter to Guam’s Catholic faithful addressing the case of former Guam priest Luis Camacho by the Vatican's Dicastery for the Doctrine of Faith confirming that Camacho was found guilty. In the letter dated Dec. 11, Jimenez said that Camacho, who left Guam in 2015 amid allegations involving a minor, had been found guilty of "delicta graviora cum minore," in layman's terms "grave offenses involving a person under the age of eighteen," by the Congresso.
Jimenez emphasized that the Archdiocese of Agaña had previously imposed restrictions on Camacho following his arrest in Guam. The guilty verdict means Camacho has been "laicized," or stripped of his priesthood, effective immediately.
Jimenez concluded by acknowledging the hurt caused within the community and reaffirming the church’s commitment to safeguarding protocols. "I carry the responsibility of informing you about the resolution of this very painful matter that has caused profound hurt among the faithful and had remained unresolved for many years," he said. "I share this update ... as part of our Archdiocese's continuing commitment to transparency, accountability and the protection of minors and vulnerable persons as we continue the long and difficult work of restoring trust."