Mat-Su student honored for academics, putting Catholic faith into practice
Principal Lund said of her student. “Edward continues to develop his talents in pursuit of God’s crowning glory.
Alaskan deacon elected as regional representative
The National Association of Diaconate Directors (NADD) elected Deacon Mick Fornelli from the Anchorage Archdiocese as the new representative for Region XII.
Parish thrift store in Alaska raises $1 million for Catholic education
Of all the treasures that have rotated through Archangel Attic, the greatest gift from this modest little thrift shop is the $1 million in funds it has generated for Catholic education.
Re-tooled Alaska Catholic Youth Conference introduces new twists
The Alaska Catholic Youth Conference is “taking it on the road,” with new venues, speakers, service and social opportunities and plans for one day in Soldotna.
Archbishop’s Calendar
Anchorage Archbishop Paul Etienne is scheduled to attend the following liturgies and events in the month of May.
News & Happenings across the Anchorage Archdiocese
The following news and events are scheduled across the Anchorage Archdiocese.
Archbishop urges priests, laity to greater fidelity to Christ and his mission
The priesthood of the ordained was especially highlighted in the liturgy, where dozens of priests and deacons throughout the 138,000-square-mile archdiocese gathered to renew their vows and commit themselves to the service of the Gospel.
Archbishop Etienne notes that Christ was, and is still, misunderstood
Archbishop Paul Etienne highlighted the tension between who people thought the Messiah would be and how he actually accomplished God’s plan — it is a tension that persists today.
Archbishop Etienne’s Easter message: Christ is the ‘cure for all that disfigures his creation’
Christ is the holder and bestower of life. Thus, as the Son of God, he is the remedy and cure for all that disfigures his creation. Jesus is the salvation of humanity.
Archbishop Etienne calls Catholics to be transformed by the fire of Christ
“Through the Eucharist, Jesus shares his divine life with us, offering the grace and possibility that we be transformed more fully into him, into another Christ, that we are equipped for his work of proclaiming the Gospel…”