Alaska teen’s paintings inspired by realization of living saints
In developing his artistic style, he is continually inspired by the communion of saints and local Alaskan people of faith around him.
Articles by Anna Schulten
Archbishop to students: Do not settle for the things of this world
Speaking to Catholic school students, parents and educators, Anchorage Archbishop Paul Etienne said the primary purpose for attending a Catholic school is to be formed as a person of deep faith.
Educators trained on building safe and faith-filled Alaska Catholic schools
Educators from all five Catholic schools within the boundaries of the Anchorage Archdiocese attended an Aug. 15 training day focused on promoting faith-filled schools where students are safe from bullying and abuse. The day’s theme was “Called to Promote, Provide and Protect Faith-Filled Environments.”
Youth have frank exchange with Alaska’s bishops
Teens asked the bishops to be with them, to visit their parishes, classes, youth groups and schools. They asked the bishops to help them learn more deeply about their faith. Another youth asked the bishops to talk to them as adults, to challenge them, even with teachings that are difficult.
Anchorage’s Lumen Christi grads cherish ‘superior education,’ rooted in Catholic faith
Eight seniors graduated from Lumen Christi High School in Anchorage last month. The Catholic Anchor asked the graduates to share their stories and memories, and reflect on the value of Catholic education.
Lumen Christi High School strengthens Catholic identity with new offerings
Lumen Christi High School is providing additional opportunities for students and staff to benefit from the spiritual life and beauty of the church.
Archbishop at Alaska pro-life prayer vigil: ‘God is the author of life’
“Every human person is created in the image and likeness of God,” Anchorage Archbishop Paul Etienne told a gathering of pro-life Alaskans last month. “But we see a lack of respect for the human person in so many ways throughout the world.”
Integrating faith is priority at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton School
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic School in South Anchorage has a simple goal: “To provide an excellent Catholic education in a Christ-like environment.” Every day, teachers and staff work together to integrate faith and education to grow well-formed young disciples.
Former Alaskan embraces call to become a Jesuit priest
Born and raised Catholic in Monroe, Michigan, Nathan Krawetzke has an older brother who is married and a younger sister. Thoughts about the priesthood first surfaced for Krawetzke in grade school, and calling persisted throughout his time at St. Mary Catholic Central High School and beyond. “I told no one about it,” he said. “I was afraid of what it would mean.”
Archbishop: Eternal life is the top priority of Catholic schools
“We want to follow the example of the young man in that wisdom of coming to Jesus and asking Jesus the questions we have about this life, trusting that he will give us the answers that we seek,” Archbishop Etienne said. “As we begin a new academic year, particularly in this Catholic school, we realize what the real end goal is — eternal life. Life with God, for eternity.”