The adventures of Father Bartholomew “Fr. Bart” Hutcherson’s, O.P., missionary and photographic travels across Alaska resulted in the release of his first book, “For the Beauty of the Earth: Experiencing the Glory of God in the Wonders of the 49th State,” on May 6. The shutterbug priest hosted a book launch party that day at…
Do you think the Catholic Church in the United States can rebuild confidence and trust in the people of God after learning of or experiencing the abuse crisis? If so, how? As of June, it is 20 years since the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops gathered in Dallas to discuss and act upon the…
The Archdiocese of Anchorage-Juneau ordained four men to the Permanent Diaconate on May 13. The new deacons — John Agosti from St. Anthony Parish, Sandon Broek from Holy Cross Parish, John Ostrom from St. Patrick’s Parish, and Don Remer from St. Andrews Parish — were ordained by Archbishop Andrew Bellisario, C.M., at the Cathedral of…
Presbyterian couple finds value, meaning in charity work with Catholic organization Editor’s note: This story was contributed by members of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul in Juneau. The Society of St. Vincent de Paul in Juneau will lose two volunteer members upon the retirement of John and Melanie “Mel” Zahasky. “It has…
Charles de Foucauld was canonized by Pope Francis on Sunday, May 15. To commemorate his canonization, a Mass was celebrated at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Anchorage on Saturday, May 14. Foucauld is the inspiration behind the vocation and mission of the Community of Little Sisters of Jesus in Alaska, which began in 1952; and…
With the synod’s diocesan phase coming to an end, the Archdiocese of Anchorage-Juneau will host a concluding synod liturgy Mass at 5:30 p.m. on Pentecost Sunday, June 5, at the Cathedral of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Anchorage. During the liturgy, representatives of parishes and missions from across the archdiocese will join together for the…
Lumen Christi High School senior Brenden Gregory and boys head coach Adam Trombley were recognized as the 2022 Wasilla Physical Therapy/Alaska Association of Basketball Coaches Class 1A Coach & Player of the Year. In the 30-year history of the award, it is only the second time a Lumen Christi coach or player has been recognized…
The Lumen Christi High School girls and boys basketball teams captured the Peninsula Conference Championship and finished the year as the third-best Class 1A team at the Alaska State Activities Association state tournament in Anchorage in March. “From the start of the season to its finish, our boys and girls basketball players, especially our seniors…
Archbishop Andrew E. Bellisario, C.M., declared 14 Anchorage-area catechumens to now be members of the elect, confirming their readiness to celebrate baptism at the next Easter Vigil. He also welcomed 34 other Anchorage-area people to the final stage of preparation for the sacraments of Confirmation and Eucharist, which will take place on the same day. …
The Archdiocese of Anchorage-Juneau announced the hiring of Danna Hoellering as its new director of finance in early March. Although she was recently hired, she is not new to the archdiocese’s chancery staff or Alaska. “I feel like my entire career has been leading me toward this, in my various positions, to prepare me for…