Alaskan deacon’s prep takes unexpected turn down the aisle
David Van Tuyl always thought he would marry someday, but as the years passed the right person never appeared.
EDITOR’S PICKS
Diverse cultures, unified faith mark Anchorage Archdiocese’s 50th anniversary
Golden, late morning light filtered the stained glass at Our Lady of Guadalupe Co-Cathedral. In its glow Native American musician Buz Daney drummed and chanted a solemn but joyful opening to the Archdiocese of Anchorage’s 50th Anniversary Celebration Mass on May 14.
Transgender policy reshapes student athletics in Alaska
The Alaska School Activities Association (ASAA) has agreed to allow students in Alaska to play sports in accordance with whichever gender they identify as regardless of their biological sex at birth.
How can I believe in God amid so much suffering?
Those who doubt the existence or goodness of God as affirmed by Christians often point to all the suffering in the world. How can God be compassionate if he allows suffering? How can he be a mighty God if he can’t end suffering?
Green and gold rosaries sent to University of Alaska, Anchorage
Tom and Ronda Scrivner of El Paso, Texas, have a unique retirement hobby, one that recently reached Alaska. Born out of grief from the loss of a daughter Tommy Lynn, who died, they began making beaded rosaries, primarily in college colors, and sending them to an ever-expanding circle of schools.
Catholic Social Services: 50 years of help & hope in Alaska
Starting as a small food pantry on 3rd Avenue, we have at our root addressing family struggling with poverty and homelessness in Anchorage. Last month Effie Caldarola wrote a wonderful piece in this paper chronicling the history of Catholic Social Services.
Harnessing retirement to serve the poor
I realize many older Catholics find plenty of ways to give back without joining an organization. But the upsides of IVC or EnCorps include forming community with other volunteers, retreats, and a chance to expand Ignatian education and values like simple living.
Letters to the Editor: Miracles at Mass/ Catholic voting
The following letters to the editor were recently published in the Catholic Anchor.
World Refugee Day celebration set for June 11 in Anchorage
Catholic Social Services hosts its annual World Refugee Day celebration on Saturday, June 11, 4-6 p.m., at Clark Middle School in Anchorage. World Refugee Day is an annual international celebration established by the UN to celebrate the positive contributions of refugees worldwide.
PHOTOS: Teens gather from across state for Alaska Catholic Youth Conference
Teens from around Alaska are participating in the annual Alaska Catholic Youth Conference, which runs June 6-9 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Co-Cathedral and Lumen Christi High School in Anchorage. This year’s theme is “Boundless Mercy.”