“You will face some hard times,” Archbishop Etienne said, “but it’s going to be okay. Put your trust in the Lord. Lean on your relationship with him, because he will guide you, even if and when you feel lost at times.”
A new principal and vice principal have been named for Holy Rosary Academy in Anchorage.
Hundreds of Catholic youth from across Alaska joined the bishops of Alaska for the opening Mass of the Alaska Catholic Youth Conference at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church in Anchorage on June 3.
The following upcoming events and news items are from around the Archdiocese of Anchorage, Alaska.
Eagle Eye Alaska is an innovative annual hike and retreat that takes young adults into Alaska’s backcountry in an effort to inspire and reconnect them to the practices, sacraments and prayers of the Catholic faith.
Anchorage Archbishop Paul Etienne plans to participate in the following liturgies and events in the month of June.
We are committed to continuing our work with veterans and celebrate them and our armed services, throughout the year.
At weddings and funerals for Dotty’s family members, I experienced my first glimpses into the mysterious, ancient church. My reasons for not entering the church felt small, by comparison.
“You place a crown on your head, and people are interested in what you have to say,” observed reigning Miss Alaska Angelina Klapperich. “It’s a very unique opportunity, and I want to make as much use of that as I can and spread good messages.”
Father Michael Shields will lead a prayer mission at St. Patrick Church in Anchorage May 14-16. The event is open to the public with talks and reflections from 7-9 p.m. each night. The event is titled “Alive in Christ.”