Originally printed in the April 2025 issue Bonnie Bezousek, the new executive assistant to Archbishop Andrew Bellisario, carries on an unusual ministry. Away from her office, her favorite calling is to spend one-on-one time with friends and family to be present to their adventures in life. “This is my emphasis right now,” said Bezousek (pronounced bee-SOO-zak)….
Originally printed in the March 2025 issue Each January Catholic schools all over the United States celebrate the richness of Catholic education. Our schools develop the whole person by teaching subject matter, addressing student struggles, and modeling healthy interaction through the lens of faith. This year Catholic Schools Week was January 26 – February 6….
This year, Advent begins Sunday, Dec. 1, and ends Tuesday, Dec. 24. Cues are everywhere: the all-Christmas radio channel, the all-Christmas movie channel, and Advent calendars with everything from coffee to cosmetics. But how can people turn down the commercial chatter and bring the joyful season of Advent into their lives? Just as in Lent,…
Editor’s note: This article was published in the April 2023 issue of the North Star Catholic. ANCHORAGE, Alaska — The Catholic church has made significant strides in preventing child abuse by following specific policies set forth 21 years ago in response to the abuse scandal of the Catholic Church in the United States. Jenny Michaelson, director…
With the synod’s diocesan phase coming to an end, the Archdiocese of Anchorage-Juneau will host a concluding synod liturgy Mass at 5:30 p.m. on Pentecost Sunday, June 5, at the Cathedral of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Anchorage. During the liturgy, representatives of parishes and missions from across the archdiocese will join together for the…
Catholic Schools Week MassAll local Catholic schools and their supporters are invited to attend a Mass for Catholic schools Monday, January 27, 2020 at 10 a.m. at Our Lady of Guadalupe Co-Cathedral. Silent RetreatThe annual silent retreat for men and women will be held the weekend of January 31, 2020, at Holy Spirit Center. The…
ADVENT RECONCILIATION December 9, 7:00 p.m. Our Lady of Perpetual Help, Soldotna December 10, 7:30 p.m., Our Lady of the Angels, Kenai December 10, 7:00 p.m., Saint Anthony December 10, 7:00 p.m., Saint Michael, Palmer December 11, 6:30 p.m., Saint Andrew December 11, 7:00 p.m., Saint Benedict December 11, 7:00 p.m., Sacred Heart, Wasilla December…
CatholicAnchor.org Miraculous Medal presentationAn Evening with Mary and her Miraculous Medal on Tuesday, November 26th, from 7-8:30 PM at Our Lady of Guadalupe Co-Cathedral. Come learn all about this exceptional gift from Mary to us. Fr. Henry Grodecki, CM, former president of the Association of the Miraculous Medal, current pastor of the Co-Cathedral, will give…
CatholicAnchor.org St. Francis Awards BanquetThe 2019 St. Francis Stewardship Awards Banquet will be held in Anchorage on Oct. 3. The annual event recognizes those dedicated individuals and groups throughout the Archdiocese of Anchorage who serve generously in support of the work of the church in their parishes. The banquet takes place at Our Lady of…
CatholicAnchor.org American Heritage Girls invites girls to join local troop The American Heritage Girls troop at St. Andrew Church in Eagle River is inviting girls, ages five to 18, to join. The Christ-centered leadership and character development program will meet on Sept. 5, 4:30-6 p.m., in the narthex at St. Andrew’s for an ice cream…