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.
EDITOR’S PICKS
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.”
It is past time to start a new sexual revolution
We were the 1960s folks with freedom and love. How did we end up like this?
Transient headlines vs the enduring classic
There are classic books at the library. But there is so much that doesn’t stand the test of time. Jesus stands the test of time. Stick with him.
Alaska teen’s paintings inspired by realization of living saints
In developing his artistic style, he is continually inspired by the communion of saints and local Alaskan people of faith around him.
Alaska parish outreach offers hope to single parents
The parish group, begun around 2004 and led by her predecessor, does not hold formal meetings — another sign of its responsiveness to the reality of life in a single parent household.