In what is believed to be the “first time ever,” five men training to become priests for the Western Dominican Province will head to Alaska with a Dominican priest to make a special tour of the state. For more than 40 years, the Western Dominicans have staffed Holy Family Cathedral in downtown Anchorage.
The world-famous Yale Whiffenpoofs, featuring longtime parishioner of St. Patrick Church in Anchorage, will be performing in Anchorage on Thursday, May 25. The performance at St. Patrick’s will begin at 7 p.m. As the nations oldest collegiate a capella groups, The Whiffenpoofs perform around the world.
The annual Alaska Catholic Youth Conference (ACYC) will be held at Lumen Christi High School and Our Lady of Guadalupe Co-Cathedral from June 5 to 8. Organizers hope for an uplifting and challenging event for middle and high school students.
Recently retired Anchorage Archbishop Emeritus Roger Schwietz was released from the hospital on April 30 after suffering from a minor heart attack on April 28.
At Catholic Social Services (CSS) we serve so many mothers who need help as they raise and support their families. These families and children are the future of our community and we strive to support and strengthen them.
Recently retired Anchorage Archbishop Emeritus Roger Schwietz was hospitalized Friday morning, April 28, after experiencing chest pains while preparing to celebrate Mass at St. Andrew Church in Eagle River.
With much higher divorce and cohabitation rates than several generations ago, Deacon Fornelli said marriage preparation is more important now than in the past. Pope Francis spoke in February to parish priests, expressing concern for the state of marriage preparation.
The following is a list of news and upcoming events from around the Archdiocese of Anchorage.
On June 7 the Archbishop’s Golf Tournament will support the ongoing efforts of the Seminarian Endowment Challenge, a fund which helps cover the expenses of Alaskans pursuing the priesthood to serve the archdiocese.
One of the most prominent and long-serving priests in the Anchorage Archdiocese, Father Steven Moore, has been diagnosed with an aggressive and inoperable form of cancer.
In a letter sent to pastors and parish leaders, Anchorage Archbishop Paul Etienne explained the details of Father Moore’s situation. Father Moore is currently the pastor of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church in south Anchorage.