Catholic pre-kindergarten program begins this fall in Anchorage
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton School in South Anchorage will be offering a full-time pre-kindergarten program beginning this fall.
EDITOR’S PICKS
Ireland has changed, pray for her
Decades ago, I visited Ireland as a young teacher, so when I got home this time I pulled out some old pictures. The faded photos reminded me how much I and Ireland had changed. Back then, you could visit the magnificent Cliffs of Moher and dangle your feet over the edge. It was barren and rugged.
Homeless outreach succeeds with creativity, diligence, compassion
A year ago, Brother Francis Shelter began offering new services to address the physical health and wellbeing of our guests.
Young adults engaged with church through Anchorage outreach
In just three years the Anchorage parish’s outreach has grown from a struggling young adult ministry with only a handful of participants into a lively community of approximately 130 people.
Evangelizing Young Adults: Mission runs April 9-12
FOCUS missionaries, David and Linda Hickson, who have spent years evangelizing young adults on college campuses, will be in Anchorage for a mission that is open to attendees from across the archdiocese. They will draw on mission field experience to inspire Alaskans to grow in faith and share it with others.
April is child abuse awareness month – let’s get informed
In safe environment, our primary prevention is stopping abuse before it happens by understanding risk factors, informing ourselves and empowering others. It means recognizing the dignity of all people, without exception.
News & happenings around the Anchorage Archdiocese
The following upcoming liturgies, scheduled events and news briefs are from across the Anchorage Archdiocese.
Items on Archbishop’s calendar
Anchorage Archbishop Paul Etienne plans to participate in the following liturgies and events in the month of April.
Archbishop Etienne: There is Easter hope in following the Risen Christ
Easter is a time to celebrate our faith in the Risen Jesus — he has saved us from our sins. If we do not believe in Jesus, we cannot make it to heaven on our own. Jesus told his disciples: “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.” (John 14: 6)
Opportunities for conversion: The liturgies of Holy Week
The liturgies of Holy Week are designed to foster in Catholics an intimate and historical connection to the church, and to death and resurrection of Jesus Christ.