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Parishioners support seminarians with a game of golf
The Archdiocese of Anchorage-Juneau hosted its annual golf tournament at Moose Run Golf Course north of Anchorage on August 6. 13 teams registered to support the seminarians of the archdiocese,…
Slippery Gulch welcomes Alaskans to state fair
The Alaska State Fair in Palmer welcomes hundreds of thousands of visitors a year, and nestled in the midst of the mountains, the fields, and the rides is Slippery Gulch,…
Back to school in the Archdiocese of Anchorage-Juneau
The Archdiocese of Anchorage-Juneau’s Catholic schools started back up this August. Our Lady of the Valley (OLV) in Wasilla started on August 17. Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic School and Lumen Christi High School in Anchorage started on August 20. Lisa Williams is the principal of Our Lady of the Valley. She is looking forward…
Saint Vincent de Paul Feast Day: September 27th | San Vicente de Paúl Festividad: 27 de septiembre
As a member of the Congregation of the Mission, or simply the Vincentians, which is the religious community of priests and brothers Saint Vincent de Paul founded in 1625, I am happy to share a little about Saint Vincent with you. But first, let me share my first encounter with this great patron saint of…
Archbishop dedicates new church
(Featured image photo credit, Tanya Somerville) The parishioners of St. Catherine of Siena parish in Petersburg celebrated as Archbishop Andrew Bellisario, C.M. blessed and dedicated the new church and confirmed two parishioners on July 19. The archbishop was joined by the vicar general of the archdiocese, Fr. Pat Travers, and Deacon Mike Monagle from St….
Ketchikan’s ‘Port to Pew’ ministry
At Holy Name parish in Ketchikan, Catholics aboard the numerous cruise ships touring the Inside Passage can disembark and be shuttled for free to attend Mass. Parishes in Juneau and Haines have offered similar services in the past. This ministry in Ketchikan has brought thousands to Mass over the past 20 years, supported by the…
Building community in Southeast Alaska
When Sr. Jean Rhoads, D.C. and Liz Loeffler began their June 2026 trip to Juneau, Haines, Klawock, Ketchikan, and Sitka, they went to seek opportunities for the Archdiocese of Anchorage-Juneau to engage youth, young adult, and Alaska Native Catholics. “We wanted to identify ways to support our youth and young adults,” said Loeffler, archdiocesan director…
Confirmation and dedication in Petersburg Archbishop’s homily (abridged) | Confirmación y dedicación en Petersburg Homilía del arzobispo (resumida)
(Photo credit for featured image, Tanya Somerville) Today we celebrate the dedication of our new church and the sacrament of Confirmation. Our Confirmandi have dedicated significant time and effort to prepare for the sacrament of Confirmation. Similarly, all of you have prepared diligently to dedicate this new church, which has risen from the ashes of…
Praying for more priests on St. John Vianney’s feast
As the Archdiocese of Anchorage-Juneau celebrates the Feast of St. John Vianney on Aug. 4, it’s a good time to remember the life of St. John Vianney and to pray for more priestly vocations in the archdiocese. St. John Vianney (1786-1859), patron of parish priests, is revered for his ability to read the hearts of…
Shrine of St. Thérèse draws pilgrims from far and near
Alaska is a state renowned for its natural beauty and wonderous sights, drawing over 3 million visitors annually. The National Shrine of St. Thérèse in Juneau is unique in this regard, calling to people worldwide for its natural and spiritual beauty. Many pilgrims journey to Santiago de Compostela, or walk the streets of Rome and…
Alaskan pilgrims share Camino de Santiago experiences
El Camino de Santiago (“The Way of St. James”) is one of the oldest pilgrimages in the Catholic Church. The pilgrimage began in the 9th century with a king’s journey to validate a hermit’s claims of finding the bones of St. James at Compostela in Galicia, the northwestern region of Spain. Pilgrims from all over…
Deacons bless the archdiocese through their ministry
On August 10 we celebrate the Feast of St. Lawrence. The deacons of the Archdiocese of Anchorage-Juneau continue to serve according to his model. St. Lawrence was appointed Archdeacon of Rome in 257 A.D. by Pope Sixtus II. He was in charge of the treasury and riches of the Church, distributing alms to widows and…