Upcoming Events/Opportunities across the Archdiocese
The following is a list of upcoming events, opportunities and news briefs from across the Archdiocese of Anchorage, Alaska.
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Mat-Su Catholic summer camp continues to expand
St. Therese’s Camp in Wasilla will launch its fourth summer with an extended season for area youngsters. Everything from team sports to archery, kayaking, swimming, volleyball and arts and crafts are offered. The camp also maintains a strong faith-based environment with a team of talented camp counselors. There’s even a priest who serves full-time for at least two of the five weeklong sessions.
Let us follow Jesus and be heralds of the Gospel
During the month of June, we will conclude another Easter Season with the celebration of Pentecost, followed by some major solemnities (feast days). These are Holy Trinity, Corpus Christi (the Body & Blood of the Lord), the Sacred Heart of Jesus, the Nativity of Saint John the Baptist, and Saints Peter and Paul. That is quite a line-up for any month of the year!
Vigil and funeral times for Sister Loretta Luecke
Vigil and funeral arrangements for long-time Alaskan and member of the Sisters of the Most Precious Blood, Sister Loretta Luecke have been finalized.
Archbishop Schwietz will need surgery following minor heart attack
Recently retired Anchorage Archbishop Emeritus Roger Schwietz will need to undergo surgery following a minor heart attack on April 28. The 76-year-old prelate is recovering well after being released from the hospital April 30, but he needs to have his aortic valve replaced.
Lumen Christi grads a ‘generous community-minded group’
The class at Lumen Christi, a 7-12th grade school, which is a ministry of St. Benedict Church, included 11 Catholics, one Lutheran and one Armenian Orthodox. Principal Brian Ross said his students were a particularly generous and community-minded group, contributing a notable number of service hours, far above the school requirement.
Lumen grads urged to deliberately choose faith – make it their own
As the 13 graduates from Anchorage’s Lumen Christi High School enter a new phase in their faith, they are urged to keep focus on the final words of Jesus to his disciples before he ascended into heaven. This was the message of Anchorage Archbishop Paul Etienne during his baccalaureate Mass homily May 10 at St. Benedict Church.
Archbishop to seniors: Continually turn to God as you begin adulthood
Ask not: “What do I want to do with my life?” Rather, ask God: “What do you want me to do for you?”
This was Anchorage Archbishop Paul Etienne’s message as he celebrated Mass for the graduates of Holy Rosary Academy on May 16 at Holy Family Cathedral in downtown Anchorage.
New clergy assignments announced for Anchorage Archdiocese
Anchorage Archbishop Paul Etienne announced the following clergy assignments for the Anchorage Archdiocese. All assignments are effective July 1, unless noted.
Sister Loretta Luecke dies in Anchorage — vigil set for May 28
Long-time Alaskan and member of the Sisters of the Most Precious Blood, Sister Loretta Leucke, died May 22 at Providence Alaska Medical Center in Anchorage after struggling with a heart related infection. She was 82.