Bread that comes from heaven
I have come to believe that bread, in whatever, shape, taste or form you may encounter it, is pure evidence of God’s transcendent care for the people of this hungry planet.
Young Alaskans take service mission to Kodiak Island
More than 30 youth joined seven adults from three parishes in the Archdiocese of Anchorage for a trip to St. Mary Church on Kodiak Island for a week-long service mission trip in June. Adults and youth from Our Lady of the Angels Church in Kenai, St. Patrick Church in Anchorage and St. Andrew Church in Eagle River joined forces with Father Frank Reitter and youth from St. Mary in Kodiak.
Anchorage seminarian to take pivotal step toward priesthood
Seminarian Kevin Klump, who since 2011 has been in formation to become a priest for the Anchorage Archdiocese, will take a pivotal step in his journey this month. On Aug. 2 he will participate in the Mass of Candidacy with Anchorage Archbishop Roger Schwietz at 8:30 a.m. at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church in Anchorage.
The mask has slipped for Planned Parenthood
The videos don’t lie. They are released in both shorter, eight to nine minute clips, as well as in full length, unedited versions. Additionally, the videos are accompanied by full transcripts. Any claims that they are “heavily edited” fall flat in light of this extensive effort for full transparency. So we are left with hard facts and a decision to make. Do we as a nation, as Alaskans, as local towns and communities across our state want our public money to go toward funding a company which commits acts so grisly they are difficult even to speak of?
Archbishop marks 75 years on earth, 25 as a bishop
As thousands of Alaskans began celebrating the birth of the United States, nearly a thousand others packed Our Lady of Guadalupe Co-Cathedral on July 3 to celebrate Anchorage Archbishop Roger Schwietz’s 75th birthday and the 25th anniversary of his Episcopal Ordination.
Alaskans call on lawmakers to defund Planned Parenthood
An estimated 100 Alaskans gathered in Anchorage on July 28 urging lawmakers to investigate and defund Planned Parenthood in the wake of several undercover videos released in July by the Center for Medical Progress. The videos show Planned Parenthood officials discussing the harvesting and sale of body parts from aborted babies. More than 50 cities across the United States held rallies following the release of the videos.
Community Calendar for August
The following is a sample of some of the community events slated for the month of August in the Archdiocese of Anchorage.
Archbishop’s August Calendar
The following is a list of liturgies and events that Anchorage Archbishop Roger Schwietz plans to celebrate and attend during the month of August.
News & Events around the Anchorage Archdiocese
Here is a short round-up of some news items and upcoming events across the Archdiocese of Anchorage.
Alaskans plan rally against Planned Parenthood practices
In response to the undercover videos released from the Center for Medical Progress in mid-July that showed Planned Parenthood officials discussing the harvesting and sale of body parts from aborted babies, dozens of rallies will be held on Tuesday, July 28 in more than 50 cities across the United States including in Anchorage.