Planned Parenthood applauds Sen. Murkowski for supporting overseas abortion providers
Jessica Cler, a Planned Parenthood spokeswoman in Alaska, said Murkowski’s efforts in support of abortions overseas was commendable.
Groundbreaking partnership to address homelessness in Anchorage
There is a new, groundbreaking partnership between Catholic Social Services and hospitals and health care providers in Anchorage, formed with the goals of improving health for the homeless, taking pressure off our health care and emergency services systems, and getting people into permanent housing.
Anchorage parenting group continues untangling difficult moral issues
The next meeting, Feb. 12, features a presentation with facilitated discussion on the topic: “What do teens want? Getting teens to talk to us.” The gathering runs 4-5:45 p.m. in Lumen Christi High School, room 109.
Alaska continues to push LGBT agenda in schools
The State of Alaska is continuing its efforts to push educators in encouraging children to experiment with alternative genders including transitioning away from their biological sex.
Planned Parenthood of Alaska pressing Murkowski to uphold its funding
Facing the prospect of massive cuts in federal funding, Planned Parenthood in Alaska is pressuring Sen. Lisa Murkowski to support its work, including elective abortions.
Alaskans inspired by national Catholic young adult conference
Last month, at least nine Alaskan young adults joined 13,000 college-aged students from across the nation for a conference that inspired, challenged and awakened their Catholic faith.
Keeping the Law in one’s heart
Since Adam and Eve we have lived with a great human contradiction. Is there anything therefore that can counter what seems to be our worst instincts? The answer seems rather clear: by necessity, it seems, we have law or a system of laws that help us live peacefully with one another.
Feb. 11 protest aims to redirect funds from Planned Parenthood to clinics that do not do abortions
In an effort to remove federal funding from the nation’s largest abortion chain pro-life advocates are planning “Defund Planned Parenthood” rallies in Alaska and across the country. On Feb. 11 rallies will be held at Planned Parenthood locations throughout the United States, including in Anchorage.
Alaskans invited to parish mission on eucharistic adoration
St. Benedict Church in Anchorage is hosting a parish mission on Eucharistic Adoration led by Father John Michael Paul from the Congregation of St. John.
Alaskan bishops respond to president’s executive order on immigration
Alaska’s Catholic bishops issued a statement on Feb. 3 regarding President Donald Trump’s Jan. 27 executive order regarding immigration. The letter was signed by Anchorage Archbishop Paul Etienne, Fairbanks Bishop Chad Zielinski, Juneau Bishop Edward Burns and Anchorage Archbishop Emeritus Roger Schwietz.