CatholicAnchor.org Michael Lucas defeated hundreds of young wrestlers on his way to becoming a national champion this past March. Having just completed 8th grade at Holy Rosary Academy in Anchorage, Lucas’ success on the mat is a continuation of his wrestling dominance the past five years in Alaska. Lucas recently traveled to Virginia Beach to…
CatholicAnchor.org After living as an atheist lesbian, Melinda Selmys converted to Catholicism and has authored several books, including “Sexual Authenticity: An Intimate Reflection on Homosexuality and Catholicism.” She writes and speaks regularly about issues pertaining to the church and the LGBTQ community. In May she traveled to Alaska in order to participate in two public…
Summer Catholic camp registration The inaugural season of St. Therese’s Camp in the Mat-Su Valley begins June 22. According to a notice from the new Catholic camp, its programming for children in grades 3-8 will include “swimming, kayaking, canoeing, singing, campfires, archery, volleyball, ultimate frisbee, arts and crafts and outdoor skills training in a fun…
<a href=”http://www.CatholicAnchor.org“><img src=”http://childventure.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/Anchor-Logo-e1402908854277.png” alt=”Anchor Logo” /></a><a href=”http://www.CatholicAnchor.org“>CatholicAnchor.org</a> Much has been said of Pope Francis since being elected to the papacy a year ago. But headlines, sound bites and endless “pontifications” about the pontiff tend to drown out his transformative challenge to the faithful. Unless you read Vatican documents or in-depth Catholic news sites like Zenit.org,…
CatholicAnchor.org On Feb. 2, Anchorage Archbishop Roger Schwietz marks his 24th year as a bishop. Born in St. Paul, Minnesota on July 3, 1940, the 73-year-old prelate has been a member of the Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate since his first profession of vows on August 15, 1961. He was ordained to the priesthood in…
CatholicAnchor.org Alaska is caught in the international blight of human trafficking, a vicious form of modern day slavery. And the problem is more prevalent than most people realize, said Heidi Carson, who serves as victim’s assistance coordinator for the Archdiocese of Anchorage and works full-time at Covenant House Alaska, which provides shelter and other services…
CatholicAnchor.org Catholic education has a long history across the world, including in Alaska where students from varied background and faith traditions have received spiritual and academic guidance for several generations. In the Anchorage Archdiocese, families can choose from one of five Catholic schools. But what about non-Catholics? Like most Catholic schools across the nation,…
CatholicAnchor.org The Dominican friars at Holy Family Cathedral are dearly beloved by the parishioners who they have served over the past four decades. It’s a mission that has shaped Catholicism in Alaska and one that continues to impact the city of Anchorage. This year marks the 40th year since the first Dominicans from the…
CatholicAnchor.org Supporters of a ballot initiative to legalize recreational marijuana use in Alaska submitted 46,000 signatures to state election officials on Jan. 8 with hopes of forcing a statewide vote on the issue in August. The group needs 30,000 signatures to be certified for the measure to move forward. The push for liberalizing marijuana…