New clergy assignments effective on July 1
Anchorage Archbishop Paul Etienne announced the following clergy changes last month. They take effect July 1.
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Vespers prayer to be offered on eve of seminarian’s ordination to the transitional diaconate
Vespers prayer service will be held at Holy Family Cathedral in Anchorage the night before Kevin Klump’s ordination to the transitional diaconate. Vespers begins at 7 p.m. on June 7.
Alaskan seminarian to take final step before his priestly ordination
On June 8 Anchorage Archbishop Paul Etienne will ordain seminarian Kevin Klump to the transitional diaconate, the last step before being ordained to the priesthood. The upcoming ordination will be at Our Lady of Guadalupe Co-Cathedral in Anchorage.
Holy Rosary students grateful for having wrestled with the faith
On May 23, Holy Rosary Academy graduated its largest class in the school’s 31-year history. Twelve seniors, ten full-time and two part-time, walked across the stage and into the next chapter of their lives. The Catholic Anchor asked each of the graduates about their experience at Holy Rosary and their future plans.
Anchorage’s Lumen Christi grads cherish ‘superior education,’ rooted in Catholic faith
Eight seniors graduated from Lumen Christi High School in Anchorage last month. The Catholic Anchor asked the graduates to share their stories and memories, and reflect on the value of Catholic education.
Five Alaskans ordained permanent deacons to become ‘heralds of the Gospel’
Five years of discernment, formation, and study culminated with the May 18 ordination of Alaskans as permanent deacons for the Archdiocese of Anchorage. Anchorage Archbishop Paul Etienne ordained the men at Our Lady of Guadalupe Co-Cathedral in Anchorage. They now join dozens of other deacons who serve across the 138,000 square mile archdiocese.
Anchorage Archbishop Etienne urges grads to keep connected to faith
“You will face some hard times,” Archbishop Etienne said, “but it’s going to be okay. Put your trust in the Lord. Lean on your relationship with him, because he will guide you, even if and when you feel lost at times.”
PHOTOS: Alaska Catholic Youth Conference opening Mass
Hundreds of Catholic youth from across Alaska joined the bishops of Alaska for the opening Mass of the Alaska Catholic Youth Conference at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church in Anchorage on June 3.
News & Happenings from around the Anchorage Archdiocese
The following upcoming events and news items are from around the Archdiocese of Anchorage, Alaska.
Outdoor adventure with monks, religious sister geared for young adults
Eagle Eye Alaska is an innovative annual hike and retreat that takes young adults into Alaska’s backcountry in an effort to inspire and reconnect them to the practices, sacraments and prayers of the Catholic faith.