VIDEO: Archbishop Etienne addresses Alaska’s media
Here is a link to the video of the Oct. 4 press conference in Anchorage where newly appointed Archbishop Paul Etienne is introduced to Alaskan reporters by retiring Archbishop Roger Schwietz.
Daily Archives: October 2016
PHOTOS: Incoming Anchorage archbishop spends first full day in archdiocese
Incoming Anchorage Archbishop Paul Eitenne spent his first full day in the archdiocese on Oct. 4. He began by celebrating Mass at St. Andrew Church and Eagle River before heading into Anchorage for a press conference announcing his new assignment. To view photos of these events, click on the links below.
Incoming Anchorage archbishop aims to ‘travel to the peripheries’ to bring God’s love
So, what can you expect of me? I will give you my all. I love the Lord. I love being a priest. I love the church and the vision of the church’s full potential which is being charted by Pope Francis. Please be patient and pray with and for me as I come to know you, and know that from this moment I will be your humble servant who loves you with the heart of the Gentle Shepherd.
BREAKING: Pope Francis names new archbishop for Anchorage, Alaska
Pope Francis has named Bishop Paul Dennis Etienne, 57, to be the next archbishop of Anchorage, Alaska, and accepted the resignation of Archbishop Roger Schwietz, 76, who submitted his resignation last year upon turning 75 as required by the church’s canon law. Archbishop-elect Etienne has served as the bishop of Cheyenne Wyoming for the past eight years.