On February 7, 2019, the Apostolic Tribunal of the CDF denied Apuron's appeal. Following further review, on April 4, 2019, the CDF confirmed the verdict and declared it final, with no further possible appeal. It described Apuron as "guilty of delicts [transgressions] against the Sixth Commandment with minors". The imposed included Apuron's removal from office; a perpetual prohibition from dwelling, even temporarily, in the jurisdiction of the Archdiocese of Agaña; and a perpetual prohibition from his using the insignia attached to the rank of bishop. Apuron was also banned from returning to Catholic property in Guam.
