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Guam Legislature Recognizes National Catholic Schools Week, Presents Certificate to Island Schools
Summary
The Guam Legislature held a ceremonial presentation recognizing National Catholic Schools Week (Jan. 25–31, 2026), commending the Archdiocese of Aga—ania's Office of Catholic Education and school staff. No legislative actions or votes were taken during the event.
The Guam Legislature held a brief ceremonial presentation on Jan. 25, 2026, recognizing National Catholic Schools Week and presenting an official certificate of recognition to representatives of the island's Catholic schools.
Unidentified Speaker 1 opened the event with a welcome, saying, "Hafa Adai, everybody," and explained that the Legislature was marking the week to honor Catholic schools and their contributions to the community. The certificate read during the presentation (No. 260-38COR) recognizes Catholic schools on Guam for the observance of National Catholic Schools Week, Jan. 25–31, 2026, and commends the administration, faculty and staff of the Archdiocese of Aga—ania's Office of Catholic Education for their continued dedication.
Unidentified Speaker 2 led a prayer invoking blessings for those who have supported Catholic education on the island. Unidentified Speaker 3 read the certificate text and listed the sponsor and legislative attestations included on the document; the spoken reading referenced the sponsor and the committee process that transmitted the recognition.
The presenters noted that 11 Catholic schools on Guam collectively serve more than 2,400 students and are supported by over 400 faculty and staff. Representatives of individual schools were invited to come forward to receive certificates; schools named during the presentation included St. Francis Catholic School, Father Duenas Memorial School/Academy of Our Lady of Guam, Santa Barbara Catholic School, Saint Anthony Catholic School, Dominican Catholic School, Bishop Baumgartner Memorial Catholic School, Mercy Heights Catholic Nursery & Kindergarten, Infant of Prague Catholic Nursery & Kindergarten, and Notre Dame High School.
In closing remarks, Unidentified Speaker 4 thanked students, teachers and parents, reflected on his own Catholic-school experience and encouraged attendees to "reboot your belief," linking the theme of renewing faith to community resilience in addressing social issues. The presentation concluded and the Legislature adjourned without any formal votes or legislative actions.
The event was ceremonial; no motions, votes, ordinances or formal committee directives were recorded in the transcript.
