Early in the year, Pope Leo XIV declared 2026 to be a special jubilee year honoring St. Francis of Assisi. In particular, Catholics and Christians everywhere are called to renew our commitment to the sanctity of human life but also to uphold the dignity of every human being. Man and woman were created in the…
I had the distinct honor and pleasure to spend the morning recently with the team at St. Francis House Food Pantry, Catholic Social Services (CSS)’s long-time food pantry. St. Francis House is where our archdiocese collectively helps feed the hungry of the greater Anchorage area through CSS. St. Francis House Food Pantry has been feeding…
In a recent Sunday gospel reading, Christ proclaimed these significant words. Naturally I was drawn to the message of the gospel, but also its relationship to the work we do at Catholic Social Services (CSS) on behalf of Archbishop Andrew Bellisario, C.M., and all of the Catholics who make up the Archdiocese of Anchorage-Juneau. As…
Catholic Social Services (CSS) has built a well-earned reputation for providing the basics to the most needy in our communities, including food for the hungry, clothing and goods for those without, welcome and support to the refugee. But more than anything we are known for our years of providing a warm, safe and dry environment…