Alaska bishops issue statement “In Defense of the Poor and Vulnerable”
The recent budget cuts are having a direct negative impact on the most poor and vulnerable in our State.
ALASKA NEWS
CORRECTION regarding young adult hike and retreat
An article in the June issue gave the wrong date for a public presentation by Brother John from the Community of St. John.
Eucharistic Body of Christ publicly honored through streets of Anchorage
Eucharistic processions are a longstanding Catholic practice in which the consecrated host — The Body of Christ — is honored through a ceremonial procession, usually in a public location or on church property.
BISHOP’S SCHEDULE: Highlights for Juneau & Anchorage
EDITOR’S NOTE: The following is a list of highlights from Bishop Andrew Bellisario’s schedule for the month of July.
News & Happenings around the Anchorage Archdiocese
Editor’s note: The following is a list of news briefs and upcoming events from around the Anchorage Archdiocese.
May ACYC inspire teens to go and share the Gospel
May we go forth into the summer, beyond the experiences of ACYC, as stronger missionary disciples who strive to share our faith with others, building loving communities of faith, wherever we find ourselves.
Bishops welcome challenging questions from Alaska teens
Alaska teens took full advantage of their chance to question three bishops. Ranging from what led the bishops to the priesthood, to how should they respond to issues of abortion and same-sex attraction…
Alaska teens open conference with reflection on church’s young martyrs
The concelebrants were vested in red — the color worn when celebrating the sacrifice of those martyred. It was a visible reminder to those gathered of the ultimate price of faith.
A letter from Bishop Bellisario
The role of the apostolic administrator ends when the new archbishop is installed. While serving as the apostolic administrator of Anchorage, I remain the bishop of Juneau. I look forward to ministering in the archdiocese and working with the clergy, religious, chancery staff and all of you.
Juneau bishop named apostolic administrator of Anchorage
Pope Francis named Juneau Bishop Andrew Bellisario as the temporary leader of the Anchorage Archdiocese until a new archbishop can be named to replace Archbishop Paul Etienne.