By Father Leo Walsh CatholicAnchor.org From its humble beginnings as a gathering of priests from the Archdiocese of Anchorage at St. Bernard’s Parish in Talkeetna, the annual Statewide Priests’ Convocation has grown into a unique opportunity for prayer, priestly fraternity, and continuing education for the priests of Alaska. Each year, the priests and the bishops…
By Brian Ross CatholicAnchor.org In speaking with Catholic families across the Archdiocese about our school, two of the most common concerns I hear from parents and students is that our sports offerings are too limited and that we don’t offer Advanced Placement (AP) classes like public schools do. We are pleased to announce that, within…
CatholicAnchor.org By Father Pat TraversPastor Holy Name, Ketchikan Diocese of Juneau This past October, I had the opportunity to travel to the Holy Land, and specifically to the holy city of Jerusalem. The trip was both a vacation and a pilgrimage, a break in my normal ministry to get more fully in touch with its…
CatholicAnchor.org Just a short month ago, we celebrated the birth of our Lord, born in a manger in a town where his parents traveled to be counted. This counting, or census taking, has long been a part of our human experience. The only change over the centuries is that we don’t have to travel to…
January 7: Juneau – 6:00 p.m. Bishop’s Holy Hour at the Cathedral of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary followed by Benediction at 7:00 p.m. All are welcome. January 13: Anchorage – 6:00 p.m. Bishop’s Holy Hour at Holy Family Cathedral followed by Benediction at 7:00 p.m. All are welcome. January 22: Juneau –…
CatholicAnchor.org Kodiak is the first permanent European settlement in Alaska, dating back to the Russian settlement in 1784. In the 1800s, missionaries were able to serve it on rare occasions. With World War II and the establishment of a naval base, the population increased, and land was purchased for a church. The building of the…
Catholic Schools Week MassAll local Catholic schools and their supporters are invited to attend a Mass for Catholic schools Monday, January 27, 2020 at 10 a.m. at Our Lady of Guadalupe Co-Cathedral. Silent RetreatThe annual silent retreat for men and women will be held the weekend of January 31, 2020, at Holy Spirit Center. The…
CatholicAnchor.org By Sister Frances Vista, DC – Director of Catholic Native Ministry The King Island community led the liturgical celebration honoring the Feast of Christ the King on Sunday November 23, 2019 at St. Anthony Parish in Anchorage. The celebration began with the blessing of the four corners of the earth by using sage for…
CatholicAnchor.org In our parishes and homes, we partake in Advent traditions that help us prepare for the celebration of Christ’s birth at Christmas. The Catholic Anchor asked Archdiocese schools to explain the Advent traditions they foster to help students at all grade levels observe this liturgical season. Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton…
December 2: Anchorage – 6:00 p.m. Bishop’s Holy Hour at Holy Family Cathedral followed by Benediction at 7:00 p.m. All are welcome. December 7: Sitka – 5:00 p.m. Vigil Mass at Saint Gregory Nazianzen Parish December 8: Sitka – 8:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. Sunday Masses at Saint Gregory Nazianzen December 10: Juneau – 6:00…