Upcoming events & news briefs in the Anchorage Archdiocese
The following is a list of upcoming events and news briefs from around the Anchorage Archdiocese.
ALASKA NEWS
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…
Anchorage’s Holy Rosary Academy transitions by sticking with tradition
While a few things are different at Holy Rosary Academy this year, the school’s new principal said her goal is continuity.
Earthquake highlights role of faith at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton School
When school resumed following the earthquake, first — grade teacher Lisa Orizotti brought holy water to her classroom. She told students, “If you’re feeling afraid, just come up and dip your fingers in the water and bless yourself. Thank God that we are safe and that God is in control.”
Wasilla students put Catholic education into real world practice
By implementing classical curriculum, the aim is to incorporate students into the wisdom of Catholic tradition, while forming virtuous habits in their souls.
Anchorage’s Lumen Christi School aims for quality Catholic education
The difference is the added philosophy and theology courses. One is a college-level bioethics course taught by Father Lilly. Medical advancements offer new ways to create and prolong life that results in new moral dilemmas.
Catholic school on Alaska Island strengthened by family, community ties
The Grey Nuns located their school in downtown Kodiak in a Quonset hut, and moved it to its present location following the 1964 earthquake and tsunami.
Handing down the faith through Catholic schools
I fear that too many parents believe they cannot afford a Catholic education for their children, and thus never even take the opportunity to walk into one of our Catholic schools to discuss what is possible for their children.
World Youth Day gives Alaska teens a ‘powerful faith experience’
“Over the years, World Youth Day has become a family pilgrimage with many parents joining their teens,” McMorrow observed. “World Youth Day is so important for our teens because it gives them a powerful faith experience before they head out into the world as young adults.