Lay Alaskans share direct link to Saint Francis of Assisi
Thanks to some forward thinking by Saint Francis of Assisi in the 13th century, several lay Catholic Alaskans are now official members of the Franciscan Order.
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Upcoming Events & News Briefs across Anchorage Archdiocese
The following events and opportunities are in the Anchorage Archdiocese.
Alaska governor pledges to defend unborn life, proclaims ‘Right to Life’ day
In a proclamation released Jan. 22, Dunleavy declared the day “Right to Life Day” and said Alaska “must resolve to protect innocent human life at every stage.”
33 Jesuits ‘credibly accused’ of sexual abuse of a minor or vulnerable adult in Alaska since 1950
The report names 111 men, including 33 who served in Alaska — mostly in the 1950s through the 1970s. All but one of the men who served in Alaska is listed as deceased.
Deacon Louis Hoffman died Jan. 20
Deacon Hoffman served at Sacred Heart Church in Wasilla and Our Lady of the Lake Church in Big Lake.
Mat-Su students lose beloved friend and supporter of Catholic school
Despite living through nine popes and experiencing more than a century of sacraments, Banish remained very much engaged with her spiritual journey right up until her death.
Oblate priests to depart from Kenai Peninsula on July 1
Nearly 12 years after sending priests to establish a religious community on the Kenai Peninsula, the Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate are withdrawing from Alaska on July 1.
Upcoming events & news briefs in the Anchorage Archdiocese
The following is a list of upcoming events and news briefs from around the Anchorage Archdiocese.
Anchorage pro-life prayer service to mark 46 years since Roe v. Wade
Marking the 46th anniversary of the Supreme Court decision Roe v. Wade which legalized abortion on demand, the Knights of Columbus — with the support of local pro-life organizations — will host the 19 Annual Interdenominational Prayer Service on Jan. 19.
CORRECTION: Tonight’s meeting with young adults is with Abp. Emeritus Roger Schwietz
CatholicAnchor.org Anchorage Archbishop Emeritus Roger Schwietz will hold a meeting with young adults — those ages 18 to 35 — on Monday, Jan. 14, 7-9 p.m. The meeting will take place at St. Andrew Church in Eagle River and will include time for prayer, fellowship and conversation with the archbishop. For more information, contact Matthew…