News & Happenings across the Anchorage Archdiocese
The following is a list of news briefs and upcoming events scheduled for across the Anchorage Archdiocese.
Anchorage Archbishop: ‘We have much to do repentance for’
Lent is a time when Catholics typically take stock of what is in need of repentance in their lives, and in the broader life of the Church. “We have much to do repentance for,” Anchorage Archbishop Paul Etienne said
Anchorage Archdiocese releases statement on Gov. Dunleavy’s budget proposals
The Anchorage Archdiocese released a statement on Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy’s budget proposals.
Legion of Mary to hold ‘Acies’ on March 23
The Legion of Mary will hold its annual “Acies” on Saturday, March 23rd at 1 p.m. at Holy Family Cathedral in Anchorage. This is a prayer service in which participants entrust themselves to Mary’s motherly intercession.
Will our kids grow up to be Catholic?
The presentation will draw on recent research exploring the trend of so many young adults leaving the faith of their childhood. Biegel will look at ways to reverse this trend, while sharing personal experiences of raising nine Catholic children
New Byzantine priest: Eastern rite lets faithful ‘breathe with both lungs’
Father Wargacki grew up in the Roman tradition, the largest of the 22 ritual churches that make up the universal Catholic Church. All these ritual churches are united in communion with the pope.
Why does God allow such unspeakable tragedy?
It’s probably the toughest question we face in our faith life, and at some point, we all confront it in a personal way.
Catholic Social Services needs support in wake of state budget crisis
When an unexpected loss comes, there are no easy answers. Right now, we’re grappling with the possible loss of state grants for services related to homelessness, due to the proposed changes in Alaska’s budget.
More news & happenings across the Anchorage Archdiocese
CatholicAnchor.org The following is a list of news and events from around the Archdiocese of Anchorage. Nashville Dominicans to speak in Anchorage St. Benedict Church in Anchorage is holding a parish mission, March 18-20, which will be led by two religious sisters of the Nashville Dominicans: Sister Peter Marie and Sister Mary Madeline. The mission…
Archbishop Etienne: Give up everything for Jesus — gain everything in return
In this year where the church has been marred and disgraced with renewed focus on the sinful and criminal behavior of our shepherds, of scandalous failures in leadership, may we hear afresh and anew the words of Jesus about genuine discipleship, take them to heart, and keep them with renewed vigor and hope: