Golfers tee off to support Alaskans studying for priesthood
A total of 72 golfers comprising 18 teams turned out for the third annual Archbishop’s Golf Tournament to help raise funds to support Alaskan men training for the Catholic priesthood.
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News & Happenings across Anchorage Archdiocese
Editor’s note: The following news items and upcoming events are for the Anchorage Archdiocese.
Bishop’s Calendar Highlights
Editor’s note: Bishop Andrew Bellisario is scheduled to participate in the following events and liturgies in August.
Alaska bishops issue statement “In Defense of the Poor and Vulnerable”
The recent budget cuts are having a direct negative impact on the most poor and vulnerable in our State.
How well are we ‘selling’ our parishes?
And if you take umbrage at the concept of selling a parish, take a look at the emptying pews today and reconsider.
Let us stand up for U.S. veterans
Alaska has the highest percentage of veterans of any state in the U.S. We estimate there are 76 U.S. veterans in Anchorage who are without housing.
It’s time to do church differently: ‘God does not have grandchildren’
We used to believe a baptized child would seamlessly pick up the faith of the family and develop a Catholic identity through to adulthood. What was missing in this paradigm was a conversion to Christ.
The Importance of the Holy Shroud and Christ’s relics
The Shroud frightens some people, even Christians. The entire body image, both positive and negative, and especially the Holy Face, can raise goose bumps.
Eucharistic Body of Christ publicly honored through streets of Anchorage
Eucharistic processions are a longstanding Catholic practice in which the consecrated host — The Body of Christ — is honored through a ceremonial procession, usually in a public location or on church property.
BISHOP’S SCHEDULE: Highlights for Juneau & Anchorage
EDITOR’S NOTE: The following is a list of highlights from Bishop Andrew Bellisario’s schedule for the month of July.