Levi Livengood has been the content manager for The North Star Catholic since July 2025.
St. Therese’s Camp in Wasilla works its way into one’s heart. Perhaps it is sling-shotting chickpeas at clay pigeons with friends. Perhaps it is seeing counselors bounce Fr. Dylan James off the “blob” and into the brilliantly shining waters of Neklason Lake. Or perhaps it is glimpsing God in the trees, in the mountains, in…
The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) consecrated the United States to the Sacred Heart of Jesus on June 11 at the Basilica of the National Shrine of Mary, Queen of the Universe in Orlando, Florida, for the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. The feast was first established in…
Special Religious Development (SPRED) is a national program that helps the developmentally disabled come closer to God. Catechists and persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities accompany one another in parish-based, small faith communities. In these communities, the members deepen their awareness of God in their everyday lives and cultivate a sense of belonging within local…
Three Yup’ik children honored their faith and their culture when they received their First Communion at St. Anthony parish in Anchorage on May 16. Each first communicant wore a special kuspuk, a hooded overshirt traditional in many parts of Alaska. Celia Haskins, 9, wore a pink kuspuk. Dionna Weaver, 9, wore a white kuspuk, and…
On June 24, 2022, the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, ending the federal right to abortion that permitted the deaths of over 60 million American children since the case was decided in 1973. Though many states have since restricted abortion, Alaska is not one of them. Nevertheless, the end of Roe v. Wade…
This past April, the Co-Cathedral of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Juneau began renovations. It is hoped this project will be completed by Easter 2027. Built in 1910 by Fr. Edward Brown, S.J., third pastor of the parish, which began in 1882, the co-cathedral’s church building has weathered many years and served…
August 6 is the date set for the 9th Annual Archbishop’s Golf Tournament for the support of seminarians at Moose Run Golf Course at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson. It is an archdiocesan tradition for many reasons, but particularly for the opportunity to support seminarians whlie enjoying an easy day of golf with clergy and fellow parishioners….
The Feast of the Annunciation was on March 25. We commemorate a significant turning point in not only the life of the Blessed Virgin Mary, but also all of mankind, when Gabriel told her a God Himself would become incarnate, should she freely choose to bear Christ. In the history of art, this moment has…
The archdiocese has two Kateri Circles. Kateri Circles are groups of Catholics, other Christians, and seekers who pratice community through a lifestyle of prayer, service, and worship. The two circles in the archdiocese are at St. Anthony parish in Anchorage and at St. Michael parish in Palmer. Each group welcomes anyone, Alaska Native or otherwise,…
February 26 marks the 45th anniversary of Pope St. John Paul II’s visit to Anchorage in 1981. Archbishop Francis Hurley announced his visit in January, and introduced the planning committee. It comprised a mix of influential Alaskans, including Governor Walter Hickel, Max Hodel, Larry Dineen, and others. They called themselves the Committee for the Civic…