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:
Archbishop’s March Calendar
Anchorage Archbishop Paul Etienne is scheduled to participate in the following liturgies and events in March.
News & Happenings around the Archdiocese
CatholicAnchor.org The following is a run down of news and happenings across the Anchorage Archdiocese. Alaska’s First Lady accepting ‘Volunteer of the Year’ nominations Alaska First Lady Rose Dunleavy opened nominations for the 2019 First Lady’s Volunteer of the Year Awards. The awards are an annual tradition started by First Lady Bella Hammond to recognize…
With new Alaska home Dominicans hope to grow northern ranks
The newly completed rectory is designed to house the Dominican priests, brothers and seminarians who come to serve the people of Alaska.
Alaskans set to peacefully pray for an end to abortion
Next month in Anchorage, Alaskans are invited to join in peaceful prayer outside the local Planned Parenthood abortion clinic on 4001 East Lake Otis Parkway. Those who cannot make it to the abortion clinic are encouraged to pray and fast.
Alaska priests gather for formation, friendship, liturgies
More than 50 Alaska priests from around the state gathered in Anchorage last month for several days of formation, fellowship and to celebrate Masses together and with local Catholics.
‘Let me suffer and love with you Lord. Only with you’
I am in exile from my beloved Russia. I know that God’s plans for me are for my good, so what must I do to embrace this time? I must love and suffer.