‘Every winter I worry’ about those Alaskans without shelter
Winter is near, and we look around and ask ourselves, “Are we prepared?” In our community, do those without safe, warm shelter this winter have a place to go?
Archbishop to students: Do not settle for the things of this world
Speaking to Catholic school students, parents and educators, Anchorage Archbishop Paul Etienne said the primary purpose for attending a Catholic school is to be formed as a person of deep faith.
Alaska parishes gear up for annual holiday bazaar fundraisers
Across the Archdiocese of Anchorage, plans are afoot for parish-based craft fairs and carnivals — activities that make the looming dark days a bit brighter.
News & Events across Anchorage Archdiocese
The following is a list of news briefs and upcoming events from around the Anchorage Archdiocese.
Archbishop Etienne’s Oct. Calendar
Anchorage Archbishop Paul Etienne is planning to participate in the following liturgies and events in October.
Anchorage Archbishop Etienne asks for feedback on sex abuse crisis
The Archdiocese of Anchorage is encouraging local Catholics to submit comments and questions related to the church’s response to abuse cases.
40-day prayer vigil underway in downtown Anchorage to end abortion
In Anchorage, the ecumenical prayer vigil is once again taking place in front of Planned Parenthood, where abortions are performed at 4001 East Lake Otis Parkway. Vigil participants gather peacefully in the public right of way near the clinic.
Archdiocese updates policies on ‘appropriate behavior’ of employees and volunteers
In an effort to strengthen and update the pastoral policies defining appropriate behavior in situations of “pastoral support, spiritual direction and other forms of ministry,” the Anchorage Archdiocese has released a revised version of its Pastoral Policies.
Institutional-maintenance Catholicism is finished
Institutional-maintenance Catholicism is finished. Purified, mission-driven Catholicism is the Church with a vital future.
Why remain Catholic amid so much scandal?
Fight any way you can. But you fight because you believe in the church; you love the church; and you realize that despite this terrible blight, it’s worth fighting for.