News & Upcoming Events
The following announcements include news briefs and notices of upcoming events around the Archdiocese of Anchorage.
Articles by Staff Reports
Archbishop’s Calendar
The following calendar includes liturgies and events which retiring Anchorage Archbishop Roger Schwietz will attend, as well as liturgies and events which incoming Anchorage Archbishop-elect Paul Etienne will attend.
40 Days for Life national bus tour in Anchorage for rally today
With the aim of ending abortion in America, 40 Days for Life is in the middle of a 40-day bus tour to bring its message to cities and towns across the United States that are united in prayer and fasting during this fall’s 40 Days for Life campaign. The tour will hold a rally in Anchorage at 7 p.m., October 24, on the public sidewalk outside of Planned Parenthood (4001 E. Lake Otis Parkway).
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR: Priest thankful for Alaskans’ support of his vocation
The Alaskan community from which my vocation sprang has always been and will always be in the heart of my priestly ministry.
Anchorage training to help women choose life for their unborn child
A recent study by Care Net and Lifeway revealed that four out of every 10 abortions are performed on women who are actively involved in a church. The study reveals that many of these women never share their decision with anyone at their church.
Installation of new Anchorage archbishop set for Nov. 9th
The newly appointed Archbishop of Anchorage, Bishop Paul Etienne, will be formally installed on Nov. 9 at 2 p.m. at Our Lady of Guadalupe Co-Cathedral in Anchorage. A solemn evening of prayer will proceed the installation on Nov. 8, 7 p.m., at Holy Family Cathedral in Anchorage. The public is invited to attend these events.
Five Alaskan men advance towards becoming permanent deacons
On Sept. 17, five men participated in the Rite of Lector, one of four liturgical rites on the way to being ordained as permanent deacons for the Archdiocese of Anchorage.
PHOTOS: Incoming Anchorage archbishop spends first full day in archdiocese
Incoming Anchorage Archbishop Paul Eitenne spent his first full day in the archdiocese on Oct. 4. He began by celebrating Mass at St. Andrew Church and Eagle River before heading into Anchorage for a press conference announcing his new assignment. To view photos of these events, click on the links below.
Incoming Anchorage archbishop aims to ‘travel to the peripheries’ to bring God’s love
So, what can you expect of me? I will give you my all. I love the Lord. I love being a priest. I love the church and the vision of the church’s full potential which is being charted by Pope Francis. Please be patient and pray with and for me as I come to know you, and know that from this moment I will be your humble servant who loves you with the heart of the Gentle Shepherd.
BREAKING: Pope Francis names new archbishop for Anchorage, Alaska
Pope Francis has named Bishop Paul Dennis Etienne, 57, to be the next archbishop of Anchorage, Alaska, and accepted the resignation of Archbishop Roger Schwietz, 76, who submitted his resignation last year upon turning 75 as required by the church’s canon law. Archbishop-elect Etienne has served as the bishop of Cheyenne Wyoming for the past eight years.