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Archdiocesan Consultors

Archdiocesan Finance Council

Archdiocesan Liturgical Commission

  • Music Committee
  • Art and Environment Committee
  • Rites Committee

Archdiocesan Diaconate Formation Committee

Archdiocesan Evangelization Committee

  • Discipleship Committee
  • Faith Formation Committee
  • Gathering Event Committee
  • Family Life Committee
  • Justice, Life, and Peace Committee

ACTS Retreats

An ACTS retreat is a three day and three night Catholic lay retreat presented by fellow parishioners.  Retreats for men and retreats for women are given separately.  Talks and activities during the retreat focus on Adoration, Community, Theology, and Service, from which the ACTS acronym is derived.  For more information email or call:  Ana Martinez at 223-7352.  

Apostleship of the Sea

The work of the Roman Catholic Church in the maritime world.  For more information please contact: CDR. Sally Bostwick, USN (Ret)

Catholic Daughters of the Americas

The Catholic Daughters of the Americas strive to embrace the principles of faith working through love in the promotion of justice, equality and the advancement of human rights and human dignity for all humankind. Unity and charity is the motto of the Catholic Daughters of the Americas. For more information email: Ms. Marcy Adkins marlon@alaska.com

Cursillo

To explain Cursillo to someone who has never experienced Cursillo is at best, difficult. Often, for those who have experienced Cursillo it is still somewhat mystifying. Not because the Cursillo Movement is a "secret" organization, but because the mystery is God. No one can fully explain how God touches each person in God’s unique way. For more Information contact: Ms. Penny Greene.

Engaged Encounter

provides marriage preparation primarily for couples who are planning to marry in the Catholic Church. However, couples who are not Catholic are also welcome to attend one of our weekends. For information contact John and Jane Erkmann. To Register online: http://www.archdioceseofanchorage.org/living/family/index.html

Marriage Encounter

Worldwide Marriage Encounter’s Mission of renewal in the church and change in the world is to assist couples and priests to live fully intimate and responsible relationships by providing them with a Catholic “experience” and ongoing community support for such a lifestyle. For local information email James & Shaharriet Houchins.

To Register online: http://www.archdioceseofanchorage.org/living/family/index.html

Joy Community

Serving those children and adults who experience special needs. Called forth and empowered by Gospel values, we provide a monthly worship service followed by hospitality, within a loving and accepting community. For more information contact Sister Kathleen.

Knights of Columbus

The Knights of Columbus is a family, fraternal, service organization whose goals are to aid the widows and orphans of deceased members, assist parish priests, perform acts of charity and provide assistance in all communities of Alaska. Each Council seeks to assist their parish, community, young people and the Church through strong family life and dedicated fraternity. Our current State Deputy is Thomas Malone.

Retrouvaille of Alaska

Retrouvaille is a lifeline for struggling married couples.  This is a seven-week program beginning with the weekend and six follow up sessions.  During the weekend, a series of in-depth presentations are given to you and other couples like yourselves. After each presentation, you will have a chance to reflect on it by yourself, then discuss it with your spouse in complete privacy. The weekend is not a spiritual retreat, not a sensitivity group, not a seminar, nor is it a social gathering. You will, however be encouraged, to put the past behind you and start 'rediscovering' one another again. All names are kept in strictest confidence.   Call 1-800-470-2230 or contact Tim and Julie Ebben.

St. Vincent DePaul Society

Serves those in need, regardless of race, religion, sex or national origin. Active volunteers in the greater metropolitan Anchorage area deliver food, clothing and household items, visit prisons, nursing homes, and hospitals; addresses housing needs and attempts to respond to the needs of their community. Contact Sister Barbara Scanlon.

Catholic Scouting

The National Catholic Committee on Scouting (NCCS) is a church committee of concerned Catholic lay people and clergy who see as their mission the constructive use of the program of the Boy Scouts of America as a viable form of youth ministry with the Catholic youth of our nation. For local information contact Mr. Chuck Kaucic 907-745-2554

Holy Spirit Center

Holy Spirit Center is a retreat house, conference facility, and center of ministry for the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Anchorage for the spiritual development, faith formation and renewal of God's people in the Church entrusted by the Archbishop to the Jesuits. Contact 907-346-2343 for info.

Providence Alaska Medical Center Providence Medical System | Alaska

Providence Alaska Medical Center has a long history of serving Alaska, beginning when the Sisters of Providence first brought healthcare to Nome in 1902. This pioneering spirit set the standard for modern healthcare in Alaska.


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