Alaskans inspired by national Catholic young adult conference
Last month, at least nine Alaskan young adults joined 13,000 college-aged students from across the nation for a conference that inspired, challenged and awakened their Catholic faith.
Keeping the Law in one’s heart
Since Adam and Eve we have lived with a great human contradiction. Is there anything therefore that can counter what seems to be our worst instincts? The answer seems rather clear: by necessity, it seems, we have law or a system of laws that help us live peacefully with one another.
Feb. 11 protest aims to redirect funds from Planned Parenthood to clinics that do not do abortions
In an effort to remove federal funding from the nation’s largest abortion chain pro-life advocates are planning “Defund Planned Parenthood” rallies in Alaska and across the country. On Feb. 11 rallies will be held at Planned Parenthood locations throughout the United States, including in Anchorage.
Alaskans invited to parish mission on eucharistic adoration
St. Benedict Church in Anchorage is hosting a parish mission on Eucharistic Adoration led by Father John Michael Paul from the Congregation of St. John.
Alaskan bishops respond to president’s executive order on immigration
Alaska’s Catholic bishops issued a statement on Feb. 3 regarding President Donald Trump’s Jan. 27 executive order regarding immigration. The letter was signed by Anchorage Archbishop Paul Etienne, Fairbanks Bishop Chad Zielinski, Juneau Bishop Edward Burns and Anchorage Archbishop Emeritus Roger Schwietz.
Alaska bills aim to legalize doctor-prescribed suicide, redefine marriage, mandate contraceptives
CatholicAnchor.org Separate bills filed in the Alaska Legislature aim to legalize doctor-prescribed suicide, redefine marriage and force health care insurers in the state to cover contraceptives, sterilizations and procedures — including those that cause abortion. BILL AIMS TO LEGALIZE DOCTOR-PRESCRIBED SUICIDE A bill to legalize doctor-prescribed suicide in Alaska has been reintroduced in the State…
Alaskans celebrate Santo Niño (the Child Jesus)
Anchorage Catholics gathered together on Jan. 29 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Co-Cathedral to celebrate the annual Santo Niño festival. The tradition of Santo Niño dates back to the 13th century when Spain was under Muslim rule.
News & happenings across Anchorage Archdiocese
The following is a list of news items and upcoming events from across the Archdiocese of Anchorage.
Archbishop’s Feb. Calendar
Anchorage Archbishop Paul Etienne is scheduled to participate in the following liturgies and events in the month of February.
Archbishop Etienne: Catholic schools educate for this life and the next
What more could any parent want for their child than to help them know and follow Jesus Christ in this life to the life that is eternal? This is the primary benefit of Catholic education, strengthening a student’s relationship with Jesus Christ and his church.