Children learn liturgical chant, how to play the organ at ‘Chant Camp’ in Anchorage
Rebecca Ostermann traveled to Anchorage last month to teach children how to sing liturgical chant during a three-day workshop at Holy Family Cathedral in Anchorage.
Daily Archives: September 2018
Friars host ‘frame in’ party for new rectory at Holy Family Cathedral
For centuries such ceremonies took place when the last beam was erected atop a building. Since there are no major beams in the new rectory, attendees signed a large piece of wood paneling.
New pastor at Anchorage’s co-cathedral has deep respect for immigrants
Vincentian Father Henry Grodecki’s grandparents came from Poland in the early 20th century. After spending their lives in Chicago’s insular Polish community, where Polish Catholic churches offered services in their native tongue, they never fully grasped English.
Alaska Catholic summer camp expanding after record year
After a record turnout for its fifth summer camp season, St. Therese’s Camp in Wasilla is expanding again. “It’s the highest attendance ever,” said Camp Director Rudy Poglitsh, noting the camp was at 95 percent capacity with 261 youngsters over the five weeks of camps.
More than 100K raised to train Alaskans for the priesthood
A total of 230 people attended the event which raised over $100,000 to be used to educate and ordain priests to serve the Archdiocese of Anchorage.