Catholic school on Alaska Island strengthened by family, community ties
The Grey Nuns located their school in downtown Kodiak in a Quonset hut, and moved it to its present location following the 1964 earthquake and tsunami.
Articles by Effie Caldarola
Nothing less than the “whole truth” will do
There is a quote I love from the Jesuit Teilhard de Chardin: “Faith has need of the whole truth.” That applies to our own lives, facing our own demons and denials, but it also applies to public life, and now more than ever, life in the church.
Advent should be a time of ‘extravagant love’
But I do know the mind of a parent. Christmas brings out the sentimental, extravagant, overwhelming desire to give that which is most wanted, something that will delight a little heart.
Dedicated Alaska Catholics honored for generous love and service
The popularity of the event stems from those it honors: not the big financial donors, celebrities or public officials. The event highlights people who do “small things with great love”
Transient headlines vs the enduring classic
There are classic books at the library. But there is so much that doesn’t stand the test of time. Jesus stands the test of time. Stick with him.
Struggling to impose order on chaos
Many years ago, a friendly dispute arose in a government office where I worked. On one side of the debate were the tidy people whose desks were spotless except for the day’s pertinent documents.
Executing Carey didn’t make us safer
This seemed appropriate. After a long string of sunny weather, the sky was weeping. Nebraska was conducting the first execution of a death row inmate in over 20 years.
New pastor at Anchorage’s co-cathedral has deep respect for immigrants
Vincentian Father Henry Grodecki’s grandparents came from Poland in the early 20th century. After spending their lives in Chicago’s insular Polish community, where Polish Catholic churches offered services in their native tongue, they never fully grasped English.
Students return to 5 Catholic schools across Southcentral Alaska
What makes school’s beginning different in Catholic schools: the reminder each day that education revolves around Christ through prayer, liturgy and service.
Toss pillows & the world of desire
This wanting what’s trendy, what others want, is not necessarily an evil thing. But it’s insidious enough that we should be on guard against it. We should certainly be vigilant and aware of it.