Anchorage Archbishop’s December Calendar
Anchorage Archbishop Paul Etienne is scheduled to participate in the following liturgies and events in the month of December.
EDITOR’S PICKS
Archbishop to head U.S. bishops’ national collection efforts
In his new role, Archbishop Etienne will oversee national collections efforts that support various programs and outreaches around the nation and the world.
Advent should be a time of ‘extravagant love’
But I do know the mind of a parent. Christmas brings out the sentimental, extravagant, overwhelming desire to give that which is most wanted, something that will delight a little heart.
In small ways, each of our lives touches so many other lives
My family will tell you that one of my favorite movies is “It’s a Wonderful Life.” Every time I watch it I shed a joyful tear thinking about the gift that each of us is to others.
Anchorage Archbishop’s Advent Reflection: Prepare for the coming of Christ
Let us prepare not only for the celebration of Christ’s birth at Christmas, but Christ’s birth and life within us, and ultimately, for his promised return at the end of time.
Archbishop Etienne remains hopeful for the church, calls for perseverance
Without a doubt, the ‘show-stopper’ moment came at the beginning of our meeting, when Cardinal DiNardo announced that he had only the night before received word from the Holy See (through the Congregation for Bishops) that we were not to vote…
News & Upcoming Events across the Anchorage Archdiocese
The following is a list of news briefs and upcoming events from across the Anchorage Archdiocese.
Longest serving Sister of Providence in Anchorage dies
Sister Claire Gagnon, who started the Providence Alaska Pastoral Care Department in 1975, died peacefully in her sleep on Nov. 17, at her home in the St. Joseph Residence in Seattle. She was 99 years old.
Dedicated Alaska Catholics honored for generous love and service
The popularity of the event stems from those it honors: not the big financial donors, celebrities or public officials. The event highlights people who do “small things with great love”
Archbishop says church ministries should reflect realities of life
The conversation for the evening revolved around how the Catholic faith is lived out and looks different between individuals and groups of people. The theme for the evening discussion was, “One Size Doesn’t Fit All.”