New archbishop named for Anchorage comes from Wyoming

Published 8:03 am Wednesday, October 5, 2016

ANCHORAGE — Pope Francis has named a new archbishop for Alaska’s largest city.

The Catholic News Agency said the Vatican announced Tuesday the appointment of Bishop Paul D. Etienne of Cheyenne, Wyoming.

The 57-year-old Etienne will replace retiring Anchorage Archbishop Roger Schwietz.

Etienne’s installation date in Anchorage has not yet been announced.