June Community Calendar for Anchorage Archdiocese
Here are some calendar events scheduled in June across the Archdiocese of Anchorage, Alaska. For more news, opinion and features go to www.CatholicAnchor.org.
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LETTERS: Parishioners welcome seminarian who will soon be their new priest
We would like to welcome Deacon Arthur Roraff to our parish, St. Andrew Church in Eagle River. We look forward to your pastoral guidance and new enthusiasm of entering into the priesthood.
Holy Rosary Academy graduates six seniors in Anchorage
Holy Rosary Academy in Anchorage graduated six seniors this year. The k-12th grade school held its baccalaureate Mass at Holy Family Cathedral on May 19. Dominican priests from the downtown cathedral presided at the Mass and the choir consisted of the school’s faculty.
Lumen Christi graduates 11 Alaskans
Lumen Christi High School in Anchorage graduated 11 seniors this year. The 7-12th grade school held its baccalaureate Mass on May 13 at St. Benedict Church in Anchorage. The next day, May 14, the seniors participated in the graduation ceremony at in the school’s gymnasium. Anchorage Archbishop Roger Schwietz attended and spoke to the graduates.
News & Events across the Anchorage Archdiocese
Here is an overview of local events and news briefs from across the Anchorage Archdiocese.
May Calendar Events
Here is a list of upcoming liturgies and other events scheduled across the month of May in the Archdiocese of Anchorage.
Archbishop’s May Calendar
Anchorage Archbishop Roger Schwietz is scheduled to participate and/or attend these events in the month of May.
Vatican approves laicization of former priest of Anchorage Archdiocese
Anchorage Archbishop Roger Schwietz announced that J. Michael Hornick, formerly a priest of the Anchorage Archdiocese has been laicized and has lost his rights and obligations as a cleric for the Roman Catholic Church. The announcement came on April 29 after the Vatican approved the removal of J. Michael Hornick from all priestly duties.
Governor taps Lumen Christi principal for State Education Board
The Alaska Legislature approved Gov. Bill Walker’s nominee, Lumen Christi High School Principal John Harmon, to serve on the Alaska State Board of Education & Early Development for the next five years. Confirmed with a 48-11 vote, Harmon will fill Esther Cox’s seat on the nine-member board, which has a mission statement “to ensure quality standards-based instruction to improve academic achievement for all students.”
“Judgment & Grace” next topic for Theology & Brew
On Thursday, April 16, Theology and Brew in Anchorage will host a talk entitled, “Judgment & Grace: God’s Desire for Our Salvation.” The presentation will be delivered by Oblate priest Father Arthur Flores.