Former Guam Archbishop Michael J. Byrnes dies at 66

UPDATED 'Legacy of hope, healing': Tributes pour in to honor former Archbishop Michael Byrnes

Tributes poured in to honor former Archbishop Michael Jude Byrnes, for leading the local Catholic Church during a time of hope and healing, and acknowledgement of the pain that hundreds of island residents have gone through because of clergy sexual…

Archbishop Michael J. Byrnes, Detroit native who led church in Guam, dies at 66

DETROIT (OSV News) — Archbishop Michael J. Byrnes, a home-grown disciple whose love for Jesus Christ spread the Gospel both in the Archdiocese of Detroit and across the world in Agaña, Guam, died May 30 at age 66. A former Detroit auxiliary bishop, Archbishop Byrnes led the Catholic Church in the U.S. overseas territory of Guam for six years, starting in 2016. In 2022, he returned to the Detroit area to be nearer to friends and family as his hea…

Former Guam Archbishop Michael J. Byrnes dies at 66

Former Archbishop of Agaña Michael J. Byrnes, who was suffering from Alzheimer's disease, died Saturday morning, Guam time, according to church officials.

Archbishop’s message announcingthe passing of Archbishop Emeritus Byrnes

Dear brothers and sisters in Christ,With deep sadness, I share news that Archbishop Emeritus Michael J. Byrnes has passed away. Our dear friend and beloved former Archbishop of Agaña entered eternal life at about 9:41 this morning. The Most Rev. Edward J. Weisenburger, Archbishop of Detroit personally notified me.Archbishop Emeritus Byrnes died peacefully in the care of close friends and medical staff while resting in hospice care in Detroit. He…