Editor’s note: This article was published in the May 2023 issue of the North Star Catholic. ANCHORAGE, Alaska — Father Kolio Etuale, bishop of the Diocese of Samoa-Pago Pago, traveled to Alaska between March 22-27 to visit Catholic Samoan communities at St. Benedict’s and St. Anthony’s Catholic churches. The visit provided an opportunity to celebrate…
Editor’s note: This article was published in the May 2023 issue of the North Star Catholic. ANCHORAGE, Alaska — Catholic organizations and churches are busier than ever this past year due to months-long delays in the arrival of the state’s food stamp program benefits to thousands of Alaskans. Yet, it was a challenge that saw…
Editor’s note: This article was published in the May 2023 issue of the North Star Catholic. ANCHORAGE, Alaska — In celebration of the third anniversary of Pope Francis’s decision to name Bishop Andrew E. Bellisario, C.M., of Juneau as archbishop of the new Archdiocese of Anchorage-Juneau on May 19, 2020, the North Star Catholic sat…
Editor’s note: This article was published in the April 2023 issue of the North Star Catholic. ANCHORAGE, Alaska — Lumen Christi Catholic High School saw an influx of donations that brought some faculty members to tears during its annual fundraising gala on Feb. 11. This year, the 28th Annual Fundraising Gala, themed “Denim & Diamonds,” closed…
Editor’s note: This article was published in the April 2023 issue of the North Star Catholic. ANCHORAGE, Alaska — The Catholic church has made significant strides in preventing child abuse by following specific policies set forth 21 years ago in response to the abuse scandal of the Catholic Church in the United States. Jenny Michaelson, director…
The girls’ basketball team earns first 1A state championship in program history Editor’s note: This article was published in the April 2023 issue of the North Star Catholic. ANCHORAGE, Alaska — Lumen Christi Catholic High School girls‘ basketball team were crowned state champions on March 18, following a half-week-long rally of victories in the 1A…
Editor’s note: This article was published in the March 2023 issue of the North Star Catholic. ANCHORAGE, Alaska — Ihor and Iryna Melnyk and their two sons are refugees from Ukraine navigating a new life in Wasilla. They joined more than 500 other refugees who made their way to Alaska, in this case from the city…
Editor’s note: This article was published in the March 2023 issue of the North Star Catholic. EAGLE RIVER, Alaska — Parishioners of St. Andrew Catholic Church in Eagle River grow community and fellowship through their monthly “Revival Sundays.” “Revival Sundays is a response to a desire to bring people together, celebrate the Mass — which is…
Editor’s note: This article was published in the March 2023 issue of the North Star Catholic. ANCHORAGE, Alaska — Statewide numbers of homeless people have jumped for those seeking emergency shelter, but Kodiak, thanks to the help of St. Mary’s Church, is heading off the crisis by staying proactive to grant prevention help. About 60 individuals…
Editor’s note: This article was published in the February 2023 issue of the North Star Catholic. HOMER, Alaska — A new year presents the opportunity for home blessings, a chance both parishioners and the resident priest embrace as a time to renew God’s invitation into the home in preparation for whatever the new year may bring….