Alaskan encourages young people to overcome nerves — share Catholic faith
Justin Leiner knows it can be intimidating to publically share the Catholic faith, but the benefits, he’s found, are eternally rewarding.
Articles by Joel Davidson
Alaska governor pledges to defend unborn life, proclaims ‘Right to Life’ day
In a proclamation released Jan. 22, Dunleavy declared the day “Right to Life Day” and said Alaska “must resolve to protect innocent human life at every stage.”
33 Jesuits ‘credibly accused’ of sexual abuse of a minor or vulnerable adult in Alaska since 1950
The report names 111 men, including 33 who served in Alaska — mostly in the 1950s through the 1970s. All but one of the men who served in Alaska is listed as deceased.
Oblate priests to depart from Kenai Peninsula on July 1
Nearly 12 years after sending priests to establish a religious community on the Kenai Peninsula, the Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate are withdrawing from Alaska on July 1.
Anchorage pro-life prayer service to mark 46 years since Roe v. Wade
Marking the 46th anniversary of the Supreme Court decision Roe v. Wade which legalized abortion on demand, the Knights of Columbus — with the support of local pro-life organizations — will host the 19 Annual Interdenominational Prayer Service on Jan. 19.
CORRECTION: Tonight’s meeting with young adults is with Abp. Emeritus Roger Schwietz
CatholicAnchor.org Anchorage Archbishop Emeritus Roger Schwietz will hold a meeting with young adults — those ages 18 to 35 — on Monday, Jan. 14, 7-9 p.m. The meeting will take place at St. Andrew Church in Eagle River and will include time for prayer, fellowship and conversation with the archbishop. For more information, contact Matthew…
Juneau bishop establishes independent review of sexual misconduct cases in diocese
Juneau Bishop Andrew Bellisario established an independent lay commission to review diocesan files of all ordained ministers and religious men and women who have acted on behalf of the Diocese of Juneau since its establishment in 1951. Anchorage Archbishop Paul Etienne issued a similar decree in October for the Anchorage Archdiocese.
Archbishop Etienne remains hopeful for the church, calls for perseverance
Without a doubt, the ‘show-stopper’ moment came at the beginning of our meeting, when Cardinal DiNardo announced that he had only the night before received word from the Holy See (through the Congregation for Bishops) that we were not to vote…
Thomas Merton in Alaska: Conference highlights enduring impact of famous monk
“He was intrinsically a homeless soul” with a burning desire for the hermetical life, Brother Quenon recalled. “This desire inspired men and women everywhere to seek the inner life of solitude.”
Upcoming talk: ‘What would Chesterton think of the Catholic Church in 2018?’
One of the world’s most respected G.K. Chesterton scholars is headed to Anchorage for what promises to be a lively presentation this Thursday night, Oct. 25.