‘Theology of Purgatory’ is topic of next Dominican Forum
The presentation in Anchorage will explore the following questions: What is Purgatory? Why does it exist? Why do we pray for the dead, and how do our prayers help them?
EDITOR’S PICKS
Archbishop Etienne asks for prayers in preparation for ‘historic’ U.S. bishops meeting
This meeting will more than likely be one of the most historic moments in the life of the church in this country. I ask for your prayers.
Thomas Merton in Alaska: Conference highlights enduring impact of famous monk
“He was intrinsically a homeless soul” with a burning desire for the hermetical life, Brother Quenon recalled. “This desire inspired men and women everywhere to seek the inner life of solitude.”
News & upcoming events across the Anchorage Archdiocese
The following is a listing of news briefs and upcoming events from across the Anchorage Archdiocese.
Archbishop Etienne’s decree establishing independent commission on sexual misconduct
Editor’s note: Anchorage Archbishop Paul Etienne issued the following decree on Oct. 23.
Archdiocese of Anchorage appoints independent commission on sex abuse
Anchorage Archbishop Paul Etienne issued a decree appointing an independent commission to review all personnel files of clerics and religious men and women who have served in the archdiocese since its canonical establishment in 1966.
Upcoming talk: ‘What would Chesterton think of the Catholic Church in 2018?’
One of the world’s most respected G.K. Chesterton scholars is headed to Anchorage for what promises to be a lively presentation this Thursday night, Oct. 25.
Broken and hurting, we must give the world Jesus
The following is from the witness talk Father Michael Shields gave in August during the World Meeting of Families in Ireland.
Youth scouting programs aim to kindle love of God and nature
Youth scouting programs have a long history in the United States. The most well known are the Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts. But newer groups like the American Heritage Girls and Trail Life USA are on the rise in recent years.
Struggling to impose order on chaos
Many years ago, a friendly dispute arose in a government office where I worked. On one side of the debate were the tidy people whose desks were spotless except for the day’s pertinent documents.