Archbishop Schwietz released from hospital after minor heart attack
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.
Articles by Joel Davidson
Anchorage Archbishop Emeritus Schwietz hospitalized with chest pain
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.
Prominent Alaskan priest, Fr. Steven Moore, diagnosed with inoperable cancer
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.
Gov. Walker appoints transgender-rights activist for quasi-judicial commission
Governor Bill Walker has appointed one of Alaska’s most influential transgender and gay rights activists to serve on a quasi-judicial commission to root out alleged discrimination. The Legislature will vote April 13 on whether to confirm all of the governors appointees.
EDITORIAL: Holy Week is gritty for good reason
The grittiness of Catholicism, in which Lent began with priests etching black ashen crosses on the foreheads of a billion or so men, women and children, will culminate in the holiest week and the grandest liturgy of the year — the Easter Vigil Mass.
April 6: 2nd public hearing on doctor-prescribed suicide for Alaskans
A second public hearing has been set for April 6 at 3 p.m. on a bill to legalize doctor-prescribed suicide in Alaska, while making taxpayers fund the deaths. The first round of public comment on March 28 was filled with emotional testimony from both sides. Sponsored by Anchorage Democrat Rep. Harriet Drummond, House Bill 54…
April 6: Alaskans to testify on bill to force insurers to cover abortion-causing drugs
On March 9 Alaskans have a chance to weigh in on a bill that aims to force health care insurers in Alaska to provide coverage for the contraceptive pill, so-called “emergency contraception” and IUDs — all of which can cause early abortions of living human embryos.
Abortion activists launch email campaign to loosen regulations in Alaska
Abortion rights backer ACLU of Alaska is praising a proposed change to Alaska law that would loosen abortion regulations across the state and allow for more widespread late term abortion.
PHOTOS: Alaska’s priests gather for prayer, formation, liturgies
CatholicAnchor.org The week of March 12, most of Alaska’s Catholic priests gathered in Anchorage with their bishops to pray for the local church, receive formation as clergy and celebrate Masses. See photos of this gathering here.
Alaska State Medical Board weighs whether to loosen abortion regs
The Alaska State Medical Board will take comments on proposed abortion regulations until March 24 at 5 p.m. The board will then either adopt the changes without further notice, or decide to take no action.