The North Star Catholic / June 2015 - The North Star Catholic

Young adults invited on backpack adventure with monks and nuns

Eagle Eye Alaska is an innovative annual hike and retreat that takes young adults into Alaska’s backcountry in an effort to inspire and reconnect them to the practices, sacraments and prayers of the Catholic faith. The upcoming Eagle Eye retreat, for ages 20-35, takes place July 10-19. The yearly trek includes priests and religious from the Community of St. John who attend the backpacking trip and provide formation throughout the weeklong retreat.

Leading priest reflects on Alaska church before departing

On loan to the Anchorage Archdiocese since 2006, Father Brundage has been a close advisor to Anchorage Archbishop Roger Schwietz and has maintained a number of important leadership roles during his Alaska tenure. Before his departure the Catholic Anchor asked Father Brundage to reflect on his time serving the church in Alaska and share insights he has gleaned about one of the northern-most outreaches of the Catholic Church.

LETTER: Do we really need iPhones during Mass?

In response to the thoughtful article from the April issue regarding the question of cell phones at Mass, I offer the following question: Couldn’t all the benefits of accessing the net during Holy Mass be gained simply by looking up the readings before Mass begins?