Anchorage Archbishop’s October calendar
Anchorage Archbishop Paul Etienne is scheduled to participate in the following liturgies and events in the month of October.
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Archbishop’s September Calendar
The following is a list of liturgies and events in which Anchorage Archbishop Paul Etienne is scheduled to participate during the month of September.
Universality of Catholicism means we strive for radical unity
The universality of the church is a beautiful mystery and reality, one that calls us to live in ‘communion’ with one another.
Archbishop’s August Calendar
Anchorage Archbishop Paul Etienne is scheduled to attend the following liturgies and events in the month of August.
Anchorage Archbishop’s July Calendar
Editor’s note: Anchorage Archbishop Paul Etienne is scheduled to take part in the upcoming liturgies and events in the month of July.
Pope Francis hands pallium to Archbishop Etienne on Feast of Sts. Peter & Paul
In the homily today, our Holy Father, Pope Francis, spoke of the importance of ‘confessing faith in Christ’, of persecution and prayer. I have prayed during this week’s pilgrimage that we will all better witness to Christ – confessing him to the world around us by the lives we lead, our values, priorities, virtue and charity.
Archbishop Etienne gives thanks for a new priest, a new pallium and a new home
My dear family, as I write this month’s column, I am in Indianapolis for the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ June assembly. Much will have transpired between now and the publication of the July Catholic Anchor. This “in between time” is the topic of my reflection, because it very much involves all of you.
Archbishop Etienne’s June Calendar
Anchorage Archbishop Paul Etienne is scheduled to attend the following liturgies and events during the month of June.
Let us follow Jesus and be heralds of the Gospel
During the month of June, we will conclude another Easter Season with the celebration of Pentecost, followed by some major solemnities (feast days). These are Holy Trinity, Corpus Christi (the Body & Blood of the Lord), the Sacred Heart of Jesus, the Nativity of Saint John the Baptist, and Saints Peter and Paul. That is quite a line-up for any month of the year!
Archbishop Etienne: Mom, Mary and Mother Church — honor them this May
May is a month we traditionally honor our Blessed Mother and celebrate Mother’s Day. We are given an opportunity this month to honor women. This month of May is also a prime time for us to recognize the maternity of the church — after all, how often do we refer to her as Mother Church?