Articles by Joel Davidson
Catholic singer-songwriter to present in Anchorage
John Paul Von Arx, Catholic man and country music singer and songwriter, is coming to Anchorage for two events. Arx spent his summer playing at Country Thunder Wisconsin and several Steubenville Conferences for youth. He has also been part of the Catholic band “The Thirsting.”
Catholic men make annual Alaska backcountry trek for spiritual, physical challenge
Last month a group of Catholic men, joined by Dominican Father Paul Raftery, ventured into Alaska’s backcountry seeking God, friendship and challenging adventures.
Young adults head to mountains for spiritual formation
The event included a hike over the mountainous Crow Pass Trail with young adults. Father John Michael Paul Bartz and Brother John accompanying the group, offering spiritual reflections and encouraging participants to seek the truth about their life in light of Christ’s call.
Golfers tee off to support Alaskans studying for priesthood
A total of 72 golfers comprising 18 teams turned out for the third annual Archbishop’s Golf Tournament to help raise funds to support Alaskan men training for the Catholic priesthood.
Bishop’s Calendar Highlights
Editor’s note: Bishop Andrew Bellisario is scheduled to participate in the following events and liturgies in August.
Eucharistic Body of Christ publicly honored through streets of Anchorage
Eucharistic processions are a longstanding Catholic practice in which the consecrated host — The Body of Christ — is honored through a ceremonial procession, usually in a public location or on church property.
Juneau bishop named apostolic administrator of Anchorage
Pope Francis named Juneau Bishop Andrew Bellisario as the temporary leader of the Anchorage Archdiocese until a new archbishop can be named to replace Archbishop Paul Etienne.
Solstice cemetery Mass in Mat-Su to recall ‘Christ’s promise of eternal life’
Catholics in the Mat-Su Valley are invited to the third annual outdoor Summer Solstice Mass at Sacred Heart Cemetery in Wasilla to pray for their departed loved ones on the longest day of the year.
Pope names Juneau bishop as temporary administrator of the Anchorage Archdiocese
Pope Francis named Juneau Bishop Andrew Bellisario as the temporary leader of the Anchorage Archdiocese until a new archbishop can be named to replace Archbishop Paul Etienne.