Dear Fr. Leo, I’m sorry but those bishops’ hats (mitres?) seem just goofy to me. Where did they come from? What is the meaning behind the headgear worn by bishops, archbishops, the pope, etc? – Q Dear Q, In one sense they are kind of silly, but then so is just about every other kind…
ANCHORAGE, Alaska — The formation of the Archdiocese of Anchorage-Juneau unified the church of southern Alaska into a single entity, and by doing so, new roles and positions were created to help lead the archdiocese toward the future. LeAndra Childs, director of stewardship and communications, is at the forefront of that effort as she manages a similar…
ANCHORAGE, Alaska — The beauty of our liturgical year is that the seasons guide us to clarify meaning in our very human lives, which are in constant flux. With each season we have the chance to refocus and renew our faith. We have a tendency to loosen our focus and relax our spiritual drive when…
ANCHORAGE, Alaska — Historical documents colorfully illustrate how the Catholic Church managed to reach the far corners of the Earth, but not much is said about the advancement of its Hispanic ministries — especially, in Alaska. The Catholic Church in America is immigrant in nature. The church has been concerned about immigrants and refugees for…