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A life in the lab: A teacher’s 30 years at Lumen Christi
When Debbie Brewer first heard from a fellow teacher about a brand-new Catholic school opening in Anchorage, she made a phone call on a Sunday afternoon. By that evening, she…
First anniversary of the election of Pope Leo XIV / Primer aniversario de la elección del Papa León XIV
Friday, May 8th, marked the first anniversary of the election of Pope Leo XIV. It is important to pray for our Holy Father and his intentions, especially for his intention…
Catholics show support for the unborn
On June 24, 2022, the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, ending the federal right to abortion that permitted the deaths of over 60 million American children since the case was decided in 1973. Though many states have since restricted abortion, Alaska is not one of them. Nevertheless, the end of Roe v. Wade…
Synod seeks to build a ‘listening church’
Can you recall a time when you were speaking, but it seemed that no one was listening? Sometimes it seems clear because others are having side conversations when you are talking. Other times when the person you are speaking with appears distracted and when they respond, it is obvious they did not hear what you…
Pentecost, a call for Catholics to participate in the mission of the Church
The Feast of Pentecost, May 24 this year, marked the end of the Easter season as the Church commemorated the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the apostles, sealing them with the Gifts of the Holy Spirit. Wisdom, understanding, counsel, fortitude, knowledge, piety, and fear of the Lord were strengthened in the apostles as they…
Co-cathedral in Juneau begins renovations
This past April, the Co-Cathedral of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Juneau began renovations. It is hoped this project will be completed by Easter 2027. Built in 1910 by Fr. Edward Brown, S.J., third pastor of the parish, which began in 1882, the co-cathedral’s church building has weathered many years and served…
Ask Fr. Leo: Take time to prepare for your marriage
Dear Fr. Leo, Well, I did it. I proposed to my girlfriend and now she is my fiancée! What do I have to do next to get married in the Church? – B Dear B, Congratulations! As the great social philosopher Groucho Marx once said, “Marriage is a wonderful institution…but who wants…
Enjoy a game of golf to support seminarians August 6
August 6 is the date set for the 9th Annual Archbishop’s Golf Tournament for the support of seminarians at Moose Run Golf Course at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson. It is an archdiocesan tradition for many reasons, but particularly for the opportunity to support seminarians whlie enjoying an easy day of golf with clergy and fellow parishioners….
Holy Family annual tradition unites faith and sport
A mile away from their regular place of worship, over 20 parishioners from Holy Family parish in Anchorage gathered around a young Dominican friar atop the snow-littered ice. After reading aloud a passage from 1 Corinthians about the “imperishable crown” awarded believers, Br. Anthony Martin, O.P., a visiting 26-year-old student brother more experienced on running…
Ketchikan and Craig scouts earn religious emblems, grow in the faith
Ketchikan and Craig scouts learned more about their faith, participated in the sacramental life of the Church, and carried out service, earning Religious Emblems just in time for the 100th anniversary of Boy Scouts of America’s “Ad Altare Dei” (to the altar of God) emblem. Rennan Fullerton of Boy Scout Troop 4 in Ketchikan, age…
Looking at the Annunciation in the light of Visio Divina
The Feast of the Annunciation was on March 25. We commemorate a significant turning point in not only the life of the Blessed Virgin Mary, but also all of mankind, when Gabriel told her a God Himself would become incarnate, should she freely choose to bear Christ. In the history of art, this moment has…
Knights of Columbus continue to grow in Alaska
On Fat Tuesday, Feb. 17, the parish hall at St. John the Baptist parish in Homer was filled with the aroma of spareribs and home-cooked dishes as members of the Knights of Columbus hosted a parish-wide potluck ahead of Lent. The following day, on Ash Wednesday, Knights once again stood visibly at the heart of…