The most severe crimes demand drawing from within himself to treat hardened criminals with the same respect as any other citizen. That’s where his Catholic faith provides perspective. “Were it not for my faith,” Bowe said, “this would be a pretty bad job.”
The next meeting, Jan. 15, features a presentation and discussion titled: “Catholic response to gender identity issues.” The gathering runs 4-5:45 p.m. in Lumen Christi High School, room 109, in Anchorage
The State of Alaska sponsored a workshop, open to all state educators, instructing them how to assist students — elementary age and older — who wish to transition away from their biological sex and identify otherwise.
Alaskan educators were urged push for sex education that includes explicit instruction on condom use, how to procure and use a wide range of contraceptives and how to understand and accept gender identity and sexual orientation, among other topics.
I feel it is an injustice for me to come in, just as the archbishop, and tell the church, “Here’s what we’re going to do.” That’s not my style. I will be a leader and I will, at the appropriate time, share my vision. But I will collaborate with pastors and parish and diocesan leaders in setting that vision in motion.