Our readings this weekend are about humility and gentleness in the manner in which we live our faith. Even though we do not hear from the Prophet Micah this weekend, his words echo in my heart: To act justly, to love tenderly, to walk humbly with your God. It is Read more
Yesterday, pastoral leaders from around the Archdiocese of Anchorage gathered to learn more about stewardship, not as a program, but as a spirituality, a way of life. The theme for the day was: “Be Not Afraid: Making a Gift of Self.” Our guest speaker for the day was Deacon David Read more
Pope Francis continues to inspire. As I walked across St. Peter’s Square today, I was stopped by some people. In a conversation with a gentleman who told me he is not Catholic, he said that it is his impression that Pope Francis is getting the attention of many more people Read more
Here is the homily form this year’s Chrism Mass in Anchorage. You can skip to the bottom if you wish to view the slideshow. Good evening, and welcome! Just like parents are happiest when all the kids are home, nothing makes a bishop happier than a full house for a Read more
When was the last time you updated your job description? Does it include a faith component? Because, faith is to be a part of every aspect of our life. In today’s Gospel (Luke 9: 57-62) Jesus calls each of us: “Come, follow me.” With this invitation is the commission of Jesus: Read more
How easy it is for me to see the glory of God in creation, but with all humility, I admit, it is a bit more challenging to find God’s glory in the human person. And yet, during Mass at the cathedral yesterday, I was acutely aware of God’s glory in his people Read more
Nothing like an ordination to breath new life into a local Church. The cathedral was full for today’s ordination of Rev. Andrew Kinstetter, and it was a beautiful celebration! Pictures from the ceremony can be viewed here, and as always, I’m very grateful to Matt Potter for his photography skills. Read more
With great joy and gratitude, people gathered today with Sr. Ruth Ann Hehn at Holy Trinity for Mass and a luncheon to celebrate her retirement as Administrator of Holy Trinity Manor. For twenty-six years she faithfully shared with the manor residents the love of Jesus Christ. Sr. Ruth Ann is a Sister Read more
Today’s Gospel (John 21:1-19) is one of my favorites. In John’s Gospel this is the third time that Jesus appears to the disciples after being raised from the dead. I believe it took all three appearances for the disciples to finally fully understand the significance of the resurrection for their Read more
To view pictures from this evening, click here. MASS OF THE LORD’S SUPPER, 2016 CATHEDRAL OF ST. MARY; CHEYENNE MOST REVEREND PAUL D. ETIENNE, DD, STL With this Mass, we begin our celebration of the Easter Triduum, which recalls the passion, death and resurrection of the Lord, Jesus Christ. At Read more