At 20 million strong, lapsed Catholics would be the second largest religious denomination in the United States, surpassed only by practicing Catholics. Among lapsed Catholics are some who wish to return to full communion with the church. These men and women often find myriad approaches to welcome and assist them. Outreaches range from dedicated ministries…
Those with disabilities find a place in innovative program. Sean Lemaire looked serene processing forward with several young people as they brought forth the gifts during a recent Mass at St. Andrew Church in Eagle River. But this wasn’t a usual Mass, or a typical procession. The Special Religious Development Mass, held March 2, was…
CatholicAnchor.org More than 20 million Americans are fallen away Catholics but Eagle River parishioner Virginia Marquez is no longer among them. Rather, she is part of a subtle current of formerly lapsed Catholics who have found their way back into the church. This phenomena happens for a variety of reasons. For Marquez, it was a…
CatholicAnchor.org Despite the growth of volunteer opportunities available to college graduates today, the Jesuit Volunteer Corps remains one of the most popular destinations for young Catholics looking for spiritual growth and a chance to serve. Caroline Proulx is one of seven young people — two men and five women — living in community in Anchorage…
CatholicAnchor.org Alaska’s latest annual report on abortions reveals that abortion practitioners are increasingly failing to provide specific answers to questions about their practice or only partially filling out responses to queries about how, why and at what gestational ages abortions were performed, as well as how old women and minor girls were who underwent the…
CatholicAnchor.org At 20 million strong, lapsed Catholics would be the second largest religious denomination in the United States, surpassed only by practicing Catholics. Among lapsed Catholics are some who wish to return to full communion with the church. These men and women often find myriad approaches to welcome and assist them. Outreaches range from dedicated…
CatholicAnchor.org Sean Lemaire looked serene processing forward with several young people as they brought forth the gifts during a recent Mass at St. Andrew Church in Eagle River. But this wasn’t a usual Mass, or a typical procession. The Special Religious Development Mass, held March 2, was the culmination of a year of training and…
CatholicAnchor.org The introduction of a couple of bills in the Alaska Legislature this session aim to establish a registry where you can file an advance directive for health care, for easy access by health professionals. These measures beg at least a couple of questions. Can an advance health care directive comport with Catholic teachings on…
CatholicAnchor.org Trail Life USA has launched its first troops in Alaska. According to the Trail Life USA website the group is a Christian adventure, character and leadership program for young men. The K-12 program centers on outdoor experiences that “build a young man’s skills and allow him to grow on a personal level and as…
CatholicAnchor.org For 2,000 years sacred art in the form of paintings, sculpture and stained glass have brought the truths of the church to life by providing the faithful with a visual means of deeper devotion and understanding. This historic emphasis on art is still evident in Catholic school education across the Archdiocese of Anchorage. From…