For centuries such ceremonies took place when the last beam was erected atop a building. Since there are no major beams in the new rectory, attendees signed a large piece of wood paneling.
The following is a list of calendar items in the month of September for Anchorage Archbishop Paul Etienne.
CatholicAnchor.org The following is a list of news briefs and upcoming events across the Anchorage Archdiocese. Anti-bullying class set for pastors, parish, school leaders Pastors, faith formation directors, safe environment coordinators and catechists across the Anchorage Archdiocese are invited to attend a training day on Sept. 15 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Co-Cathedral in Anchorage….
Anchorage Archbishop Paul Etienne has declared that Wednesday, Aug. 22, will be a day of prayer and penance for healing. The call to Alaska Catholics comes following revelations about clergy sexual abuse in Pennsylvania.
The 177 Project is coming to Anchorage Sept. 16 at St. Patrick Church. The event begins with a rosary at 2:15 p.m. followed by adoration of the Blessed Sacrament. A concert by Sarah Kroger begins at 3:30 p.m.
Nuns appreciated the chance to talk frankly about their daily lives, to share their thoughts and ideas about those perplexing but more liberating times, especially in regard to how their own religious communities might be re-structured.
For centuries the close partnership among the Catholic family, the Catholic Church and the Catholic school has proven to be a remarkably effective model to ensure young people grow up in and continue with the faith.
The 11 middle school-aged youth participated in an outreach called Just 5 Days, a mission for teens from across the country. The five-day program focuses on living out Catholic social teachings.
CatholicAnchor.org Anchorage Archbishop Paul Etienne is scheduled to participate in the following liturgies in the month of August. Aug. 4, 5 p.m., Mass, St. Francis Xavier, Valdez Aug. 5, 10 a.m., Mass, St. Francis Xavier, Valdez Aug. 14, 8 a.m., Mass, Blessed Sacrament Monastery Aug. 15, 9 a.m., Mass, St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Aug. 24-26,…
The following news and upcoming events are for activities across the Anchorage Archdiocese.