Alaska bishops field impromptu questions from teens
Sitting before some 150 teenagers and recounting the most awkward moments of senior prom might rattle the average guy, but not Anchorage Archbishop Roger Schwietz.
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Oldest Anchorage parish dedicated for first time
The oldest parish in Anchorage — Holy Family Cathedral — has just been dedicated. In a June 5 Mass, Anchorage Archbishop Roger Schwietz blessed the 100-year-old parish, its altar, walls and stained glass windows.
Alaska’s Catholic youth boost faith at annual conference
Traveling from communities across Alaska, youth from the Fairbanks Diocese, Juneau Diocese and Anchorage Archdiocese heard from nationally renowned speakers, Christian bands and religious order brothers and sisters. They also attended daily Mass, spent time in adoration of the Blessed Sacrament and took opportunities to go to the Sacrament of Reconciliation with one of a dozen priests who volunteered to hear confessions.
Alaska’s Catholic summer camp at full capacity
All four sessions of St. Therese’s Camp in the Mat-Su Valley are now booked for the summer. The first of four weeklong camp sessions began June 22 and according to Camp Director Rudy Poglitsh the camp, which serves grades 3-8, is now fully booked.
News & Upcoming Events across Anchorage Archdiocese
Below are news briefs and upcoming events from across the Archdiocese of Anchorage, Alaska.
Invitation: Priests & young adults head for Alaska mountains for July retreat
This year’s Young Adult Eagle Eye Summer Institute is for those ages 20-35. It takes place July 14-July 24 in the mountains near Anchorage. The theme for this year’s gathering is “Justice: The First & Necessary Step to Mercy.”
Archbishop Schwietz’s July Calendar
Below are the scheduled liturgies and other events that Anchorage Archbishop Roger Schwietz is scheduled to participate in during the month of July.
How can you believe in a church filled with scandal?
How can Christianity and the Catholic Church be true and yet containing so many scandals and injustices?
Anchor awarded at Alaska Press Club’s annual media gathering
The only faith-based news outlet in the Alaska Press Club, the Catholic Anchor nevertheless continued its long tradition of being honored at the annual journalism conference.
A thanks to advertisers for vital role in Catholic Anchor’s success
The Catholic Anchor would like to thank the many Alaska businesses that advertise with us online and in print. We rely heavily on your financial support to maintain and improve this award-winning Alaska newspaper. There are very few faith-based media outlets in the state and the Catholic Anchor is by far the largest and most widely circulated.