Archbishop Schwietz’s June Calendar
Below is a list of liturgies and public events which are on Anchorage Archbishop Roger Schwietz’s calendar for the month of June.
BISHOP’S CORNER
Young Alaskans confirmed to proclaim Gospel
A recent reflection on the sacrament of confirmation by Bishop Robert Barron as published in the Catholic Anchor got me thinking back on my 26 years confirming Catholics. Conferring the sacrament of confirmation has always been a great joy in my ministry as bishop, but in looking back over the years I can see that my message changed at some point. That is, of course, because the world has changed a great deal since 1990.
Archbishop Schwietz’s May Calendar
Below is Anchorage Archbishop Roger Schwietz’s calendar of events for the month of May.
Anchorage Archbishop’s April Calendar
Anchorage Archbishop Roger Schwietz is scheduled to participate in the following liturgies and events in the month of April.
Easter message from Anchorage Archbishop: ‘Christ has Risen!’
Christ indeed has risen from the dead. He has banished the darkness and taken away the terror of death. Forever now he rules all time and space and power. The forces of evil can fling their threats and stir up their violence, but never win. He is risen, our God is alive and with us. And his message: “Peace be with you.”
Archdiocese arose, grew & matured between two Alaska earthquakes
Alaska, as we know, is a vast territory abundantly blessed by extravagant displays of nature’s beauty. Those living in Alaska never tire from experiencing the beauty of creation, which can be at the same time inspiring as well as dangerous. So it only makes sense that the origin of the Archdiocese of Anchorage is connected with the work of nature. It was a great earthquake of 1964 — Good Friday — that set in motion the process of establishing the archdiocese.
Archbishop Schwietz’s March Calendar
Anchorage Archbishop Roger Schwietz is scheduled to attend the following liturgies and events during the month of February.
Anchorage Archbishop calls late predecessor a ‘tribute’ to Alaska
When something significant happens — something of historical note — we take notice. The death of Archbishop Francis Hurley, along with the prayers, rituals, funeral and finally his burial at the Cooper Landing cemetery of St. John Neumann Parish, was certainly one of those moments. It is the first time that the Archdiocese of Anchorage witnessed the death and bid farewell to its retired archbishop through the church’s rituals and liturgies.
Anchorage Archbishop’s Feb. Calendar
The following is a list of liturgies and events which Anchorage Archbishop Roger Schwietz is scheduled to participate in during the month of February.
Holy Doors offer Alaskans an encounter with mercy
December 8 marked a historic moment for Catholics in Alaska and around the world. In addition to observing the Feast of the Immaculate Conception, the day when Catholics celebrate Mary’s preservation from original sin before her birth, Catholics around the globe gathered to mark the launch of the Extraordinary Jubilee Year of Mercy.