After more than a decade of planning and prayer, Catholics in Anchorage are mere months away from having a radio station of their very own. “Our slogan is ‘Changing hearts and changing lives,’” explained Brian Metras, lead coordinator of Holy Rosary Academy Radio.
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton School in Anchorage will be under new leadership next year when long-time principal Jim Bailey officially retires in May. The hiring of incoming Principal Kathleen Gustafson was announced Feb. 3. She will begin work at the conclusion of the current academic year. According to an announcement by the school, Gustafson, is a veteran of the Anchorage School District. Originally from Park Rapids, Minn., she has worked in public education in Alaska for the past 25 years.
Alaska Family Action, a nonprofit group that advocates for freedom of religion, pro-life and pro-marriage issues in Alaska, will offer a free screening of the documentary “One Generation Away.” Exploring the erosion of religious liberty in America, the film will show on Wednesday, Feb. 4, at The Crossing (22208 N. Birchwood Loop, Chugiak), beginning at 6 p.m.
Dr. Bruce Edwards, a scholar, author and professor who has specialized in the works of C.S. Lewis and J.R.R. Tolkien, will explore the profound friendship of C.S. Lewis and J.R.R. Tolkien in a Feb. 17 presentation at the Willow Community Center, starting at 7 p.m.
Anchorage Archbishop Roger Schwietz expressed gratitude for his time leading the Duluth Diocese and his past 14 years heading the Archdiocese of Anchorage. He began the interview by recalling the events immediately preceding his appointment by now Saint John Paul II to become a bishop.
Scouts from Boy Scouts, Trail Life, Girl Scouts and American Heritage Girls are expected to be on hand for the annual Scout Sunday Mass with Anchorage Archbishop Roger Schwietz on Feb. 8. This year’s gathering will take place with an 11 a.m. Mass at St. Michael Church in Palmer, where young scouts will receive religious awards for completing objectives related to spiritual development and growth in their faith.
Here’s a rundown of recent news and upcoming events in the Anchorage Archdiocese.
Here is a list of events and liturgies that Anchorage Archbishop Roger Schwietz is scheduled to attend in January.
Here’s a list of some of the events and liturgies happening around the Anchorage Archdiocese in February.
Holy Rosary Academy’s first season offering wrestling proved a success when freshman Michael Lucas won the state title in the 132-lb division of the Class 1-2-3A state wrestling championships in December. In an 8-2 decision, Lucas defeated Cody Greene of Valdez to finish the season with a 35-3 win-loss record.