Anchorage Archbishop Schwietz hospitalized
Published: Apr. 28, 2017 at 3:17 PM AKDT
On Friday morning, Catholic Anchor
that retired Anchorage Archbishop Emeritus Roger Schwietz, 76, was hospitalized.
According to the archdiocese, an ambulance took Archbishop Schwietz to Providence Alaska Medical Center, as he was experiencing chest pains.
After receiving cardio vascular care, doctors reportedly did not find any obstructions. However, Catholic Anchor says doctors will continue to monitor the retired archbishop for 24 hours.
Prior to his chest pains, Catholic Anchor says Archbishop Schwietz was preparing for Mass, at St. Andrew Church.
, Archbishop Schwietz led the Anchorage Archdiocese for 15 years.
