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November 8, 2016

Guam's new coadjutor archbishop is 'a man led by the Spirit,' say friends and colleagues

Detroit Auxiliary Bishop Michael J. Byrnes, right, concelebrates Mass in 2011 at the Cathedral of the Most Blessed Sacrament during his episcopal ordination. Pope Francis appointed the bishop as coadjutor archbishop of Agana, Guam, whose leader is under a Vatican investigation for the alleged sexual abuse of minors.

DETROIT – Ever since Archbishop Michael J. Byrnes was a newly minted associate pastor at St. Joan of Arc Parish in St. Clair Shores, Deacon Tom Strasz knew he had the qualities of a natural leader: good listener, excellent teacher, calm under pressure.

Published in International