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.
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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.
Five men training for Dominican priesthood headed to Alaska
In what is believed to be the “first time ever,” five men training to become priests for the Western Dominican Province will head to Alaska with a Dominican priest to make a special tour of the state. For more than 40 years, the Western Dominicans have staffed Holy Family Cathedral in downtown Anchorage.
Yale singers to make Alaska debut at St. Patrick’s in Anchorage
The world-famous Yale Whiffenpoofs, featuring longtime parishioner of St. Patrick Church in Anchorage, will be performing in Anchorage on Thursday, May 25. The performance at St. Patrick’s will begin at 7 p.m. As the nations oldest collegiate a capella groups, The Whiffenpoofs perform around the world.
Catholic youth conference aims to inspire faith of Alaska’s teens
The annual Alaska Catholic Youth Conference (ACYC) will be held at Lumen Christi High School and Our Lady of Guadalupe Co-Cathedral from June 5 to 8. Organizers hope for an uplifting and challenging event for middle and high school students.
Archbishop Schwietz released from hospital after minor heart attack
Recently retired Anchorage Archbishop Emeritus Roger Schwietz was released from the hospital on April 30 after suffering from a minor heart attack on April 28.
Archbishop Etienne: Mom, Mary and Mother Church — honor them this May
May is a month we traditionally honor our Blessed Mother and celebrate Mother’s Day. We are given an opportunity this month to honor women. This month of May is also a prime time for us to recognize the maternity of the church — after all, how often do we refer to her as Mother Church?
Anchorage Archbishop Emeritus Schwietz hospitalized with chest pain
Recently retired Anchorage Archbishop Emeritus Roger Schwietz was hospitalized Friday morning, April 28, after experiencing chest pains while preparing to celebrate Mass at St. Andrew Church in Eagle River.
Church offers marriage prep, ongoing formation to strengthen Alaska couples
With much higher divorce and cohabitation rates than several generations ago, Deacon Fornelli said marriage preparation is more important now than in the past. Pope Francis spoke in February to parish priests, expressing concern for the state of marriage preparation.
News & happenings around the Anchorage Archdiocese
The following is a list of news and upcoming events from around the Archdiocese of Anchorage.