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Daily Archives: January 2019

Anchorage pro-life prayer service to mark 46 years since Roe v. Wade

Marking the 46th anniversary of the Supreme Court decision Roe v. Wade which legalized abortion on demand, the Knights of Columbus — with the support of local pro-life organizations — will host the 19 Annual Interdenominational Prayer Service on Jan. 19.

CORRECTION: Tonight’s meeting with young adults is with Abp. Emeritus Roger Schwietz

CatholicAnchor.org Anchorage Archbishop Emeritus Roger Schwietz will hold a meeting with young adults — those ages 18 to 35 — on Monday, Jan. 14, 7-9 p.m. The meeting will take place at St. Andrew Church in Eagle River and will include time for prayer, fellowship and conversation with the archbishop. For more information, contact Matthew…

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Catholic singer-songwriter to present in Anchorage

John Paul Von Arx, Catholic man and country music singer and songwriter, is coming to Anchorage for two events. Arx spent his summer playing at Country Thunder Wisconsin and several Steubenville Conferences for youth. He has also been part of the Catholic band “The Thirsting.”

Catholic men make annual Alaska backcountry trek for spiritual, physical challenge

Last month a group of Catholic men, joined by Dominican Father Paul Raftery, ventured into Alaska’s backcountry seeking God, friendship and challenging adventures.