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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.

New priest assignments in Anchorage Archdiocese

Anchorage Archbishop Roger Schwietz has announced several new assignments for long-standing priests in the Anchorage Archdiocese.

VIDEO: Newest Alaskan priest ordained for the church

Here is a short seven-minute video highlighting the ordination of Father Arthur Roraff to the Catholic priesthood. The ordination by Anchorage Archbishop Roger Schwietz took place on June 19 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Co-Cathedral in Anchorage.

Brother Charles McBride dies

Holy Cross Brother Charles McBride died on July 14 after recent heart and respiratory health issues. In June Brother Charles McBride marked his 57 years since taking his religious vows as a member of the religious order the Congregation of Holy Cross. Brother McBride spent 25 years serving the Archdiocese of Anchorage from 1979 to 2004, most of those years as the director of communications.