Anchorage homelessness a ‘growing community concern’
Recently there have been many stories in the news about homelessness and public safety. The actions and stories have run the gamut from extreme reactions to more reasonable, but urgent appeals.
ALASKA NEWS
Ultrasound gives Alaska pregnancy center ‘a window on the humanity of the unborn’
Thanks to the Knights of Columbus from St. Andrew Church in Eagle River, the center can offer ultrasounds. The new machine provides young mothers the ability to see their unborn baby via a free sonogram.
Anchorage Concert Chorus performs in St. Peter’s Basilica at the Vatican
What was it like to sing during Mass at St. Peter’s Basilica? “Almost overpowering,” said choir member Mary Ann Molitor. “I wanted to pinch myself and kept thinking ‘I can’t believe I’m here.’ It’s the pinnacle for a Catholic.”
Youth awarded for essays on living their Catholic faith
“I was moved to tears with pride for those kids and so thankful to the families for teaching and living their faith with their children,” organizer Kerry Whitney said. “Our church will be in good hands with these young hearts as our future leaders.”
Summer Catholic camp registration is still open
The summer’s first session of St. Therese’s Camp in the Mat-Su Valley wrapped up on June 29 but there are still four more weeks of openings.
News Briefs & Happenings around Anchorage Archdiocese
The following is a round up of news items and happening across the Anchorage Archdiocese.
PHOTOS: Golfers tee off to support Alaskans training for priesthood
A total of 92 golfers comprising 23 teams turned out for the second annual Archbishop’s Golf Tournament to help raise funds to support Alaskan men training for the Catholic priesthood.
Entering holy orders leaves Alaskan humbled, inspired
Alaskan Kevin Klump entered holy orders on June 8. He is set to be ordained a priest next summer. Here’s what was going through his mind that evening.
‘He is God’s now’: Kevin Klump enters holy orders
Watching intently as his grown son lay face down on the polished floor of Anchorage’s Our Lady of Guadalupe Co-Cathedral, a thought came to Philip Klump. “He’s not mine anymore. He is God’s now, and I got to let go.”
Sister Barbara Scanlon dies
Sister Barbara Scanlon, a fixture at Holy Family Cathedral in Anchorage from 1998 to 2008, died on June 20 in her 66th year as a member of the Sisters of St. Joseph.