The debate in favor of legalization has largely been framed in the language of personal freedom. Our personal freedom exists in the context of the communities to which we belong. As Catholics, we believe we have a responsibility to one another and to the wider community. Personal freedom that is not balanced by sensible regulation for the common good destroys the communities that are the guarantors of our personal freedom.
Here is a list of some of the events and liturgies which Anchorage Archbishop Roger Schwietz is scheduled to attend this month.
On Tuesday, Sept. 30, Theology and Brew in Anchorage will host a public presentation by Anchorage Archbishop Roger Schwietz. The talk will address the future of the archdiocese as Archbishop Schwietz is now less than 10 months from turning 75, the mandatory age at which all bishops must submit their resignation papers to the pope.
nation. He serves both as archbishop of Anchorage and as the temporary apostolic administrator over Fairbanks until it is assigned a new bishop by the pope. Combined Archbishop Schwietz oversees a geographic area that spans 550,000 square miles, or more than twice the size of Texas. Despite his added duties and frequent flights to small villages across Alaska, Archbishop Schwietz is now less than a year away from his 75th birthday. On July 3, 2015, he will reach the age at which all bishops must submit their resignation letter to the pope.
Sept. 10, 9 a.m., Mass for start of Lumen Christi High School academic year, St. Benedict
Sept. 11, 9 a.m., Mass for start of Holy Rosary Academy academic year, Our Lady of Guadalupe
Sept. 12, 9 a.m., Mass for start of Our Lady of the Valley School academic year, Sacred Heart, Wasilla
Sept. 13-14, Confirmations, St. Christopher by the Sea, Dutch Harbor/Unalaska
Aug. 5-7, Knights of Columbus Supreme Convention, Orlando Aug. 14, 9 a.m., Mass, Our Lady of Guadalupe Aug. 16-17, Confirmations, Barrow Aug. 19-21, Apostolic admin duties, Fairbanks Aug. 28, 9 a.m., Opening school Mass for Holy Rosary, Our Lady of Guadalupe Aug. 29, 9 a.m., Opening school Mass for Our Lady of the Valley, Sacred…
May 5, 6:30 p.m., Confirmations (combined liturgy) for St. Patrick’s & St. Anthony’s, St. Patrick May 6, 7 p.m., Confirmations (combined liturgy) for St. Elizabeth Ann Seton and St. Benedict, St. Elizabeth Ann Seton May 7, 7 p.m., Confirmations, St. Andrew, Eagle River May 8, 6 p.m., Confirmations, Sacred Heart, Wasilla May 9, Apostolic admin….
In a few weeks the Catholic Church will enter the extraordinary time of Holy Week as the penitential season of Lent comes to a close and we celebrate The Sacred Triduum. During these days, we will focus our attention on the example of humble service and the self-giving of Jesus at the Mass of the…
April 1-2, Chrism Mass & apostolic administration duties, Fairbanks April 4-7, Chrism Mass, confirmations, deacon ordination, apostolic administration duties, Yukon-Kuskokwim Region April 8, 7 p.m., Chrism Mass, Our Lady of Guadalupe April 10, 9 a.m., Mass, Our Lady of Guadalupe April 15, 2-4:30 p.m., Providence Alaska Board Meeting April 17, 7 p.m., Mass of the…
CatholicAnchor.org On Feb. 2, Anchorage Archbishop Roger Schwietz marks his 24th year as a bishop. Born in St. Paul, Minnesota on July 3, 1940, the 73-year-old prelate has been a member of the Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate since his first profession of vows on August 15, 1961. He was ordained to the priesthood in…