Alaskan encourages young people to overcome nerves — share Catholic faith
Justin Leiner knows it can be intimidating to publically share the Catholic faith, but the benefits, he’s found, are eternally rewarding.
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Religious sister’s talk to explore God’s grace amid human weakness
Catholics United for the Faith invites Catholics and others to a special presentation that looks at the beauty Christ finds in humanity even when we can’t seem to find it on our own.
Alaska’s Catholics, Protestants unite in pro-life ultrasound project
Moropoulos said Protestants and Catholics coming together on a project like this is “a great testament of faith” to those who do not believe in Christ.
Lay Alaskans share direct link to Saint Francis of Assisi
Thanks to some forward thinking by Saint Francis of Assisi in the 13th century, several lay Catholic Alaskans are now official members of the Franciscan Order.
Upcoming Events & News Briefs across Anchorage Archdiocese
The following events and opportunities are in the Anchorage Archdiocese.
Anchorage Archbishop’s Feb. Calendar
Anchorage Archbishop Paul Etienne is scheduled to participate in the following liturgies and events in the month of February.
Alaska governor pledges to defend unborn life, proclaims ‘Right to Life’ day
In a proclamation released Jan. 22, Dunleavy declared the day “Right to Life Day” and said Alaska “must resolve to protect innocent human life at every stage.”
33 Jesuits ‘credibly accused’ of sexual abuse of a minor or vulnerable adult in Alaska since 1950
The report names 111 men, including 33 who served in Alaska — mostly in the 1950s through the 1970s. All but one of the men who served in Alaska is listed as deceased.
Deacon Louis Hoffman died Jan. 20
Deacon Hoffman served at Sacred Heart Church in Wasilla and Our Lady of the Lake Church in Big Lake.
Mat-Su Catholic camp kindles spiritual fire amid winter chill
The middle schoolers spent three days sledding, playing in the snow, warming themselves around a campfire, competing in ping-pong and carpet ball and taking in spiritual inspiration.