News & Coming Events across Anchorage Archdiocese
News and upcoming events from across the Anchorage Archdiocese are listed here.
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Religious liberty advocates seek to amend Anchorage LGBT law
Religious liberty advocates are reportedly working on a plan to amend an Anchorage law that carves out new rights to those who identify as gay, lesbian, transgender and bisexual. Those seeking to change the law hope to strengthen religious liberties so that business owners do not have to violate deeply held religious beliefs by being forced to provide goods and services for causes they cannot in good conscience support.
Holy Week & Easter liturgies across Anchorage Archdiocese
The following is a list of parish liturgies during Holy Week and Easter across the Archdiocese of Anchorage, Alaska.
Bill to restrict abortion providers from Alaska schools heads to Senate Judiciary
A bill to restrict Planned Parenthood and other abortion providers from teaching or distributing materials in Alaska’s public schools passed out of the Senate Education Committee and on to the Senate Judiciary, where it is not yet scheduled for its next hearing.
TONIGHT: Chrism Mass to begin at 7 p.m. on March 16
The annual liturgy is one of the church’s most ancient ceremonies — the blessing of sacramental oils. At the Mass, Anchorage Archbishop Roger Schwietz will bless the chrism or holy oil used by archdiocesan parishes throughout the year for anointing the sick, confirmations and baptisms. Clergy and parishioners from around the archdiocese will be in attendance.
Public Witness: Alaskans set to walk Stations of the Cross through Anchorage
Hundreds of people are expected to take part in the annual Good Friday Faith Walk on April 3. The annual devotion begins at various points across Anchorage with groups of area faithful walking and praying the Stations of the Cross. As they wind through the city streets, the participants meditate on the steps Jesus Christ took through his Passion and death on the very first Good Friday. The various groups eventually meet together at Anchorage’s Town Square to pray the final stations together with Anchorage Archbishop Roger Schwietz.
Alaskans invited to weigh in on sexual abuse, dating violence curriculum
The Alaska Safe Children’s Act requires that Alaska school districts teach students about sexual abuse, dating violence and personal bodily safety. The law faced criticism earlier this year in the Senate Education Committee when committee chairman, Sen. Mike Dunleavy of Wasilla, amended the bill to allow school districts the option of opting out of the curriculum. Additionally, Dunleavy added sections banning abortion providers like Planned Parenthood from working in schools, and requiring schools to get permission from parents before their children can participate in sexual education classes. The final bill removed these provisions.
Hearing postponed for bill to restrict abortion providers from Alaska schools
CatholicAnchor.org The Alaska Legislature will now hear public testimony at 3:30 p.m. on March 15 on a bill to restrict Planned Parenthood and other abortion providers from teaching or distributing materials in Alaska’s public schools. Introduced by Senator Mike Dunleavy, Senate Bill 191 will provide for civil penalties and the revocation or suspension of teacher…
LETTER: Catholics must share the truth with Protestant brethren
People seem increasingly frightened to admit that the Catholic Church is the “one, holy, catholic (universal) and apostolic church” founded by Jesus Christ more than 2,000 years ago. This is especially the case when Catholics are in the presence of Protestants — our separated brethren in Christ.
News & Upcoming Events across Archdiocese
The following information includes news items and notices regarding upcoming events in the Archdiocese of Anchorage.