Current Parish Needs
The following list itemizes requests made by parishes throughout the missionary Diocese of Fairbanks for specific items the parish currently needs, but does not have the full funding to purchase. Please use the credit card form at the bottom of the list if you wish to make an online credit card donation for a parish need item. If you wish to donate for a parish need item by mailing a check, please note the restricted item in the memo field and additional details in a letter.Funding for 50th Anniversary Travel
On August 12, 2012 we will be celebrating the 50th Anniversary of our Diocese and the 10th Anniversary of Bishop Donald Kettler as our bishop. We would like to bring our missionary priests, Sisters and Brothers from our bush missions to celebrate with us at Sacred Heart Cathedral in Fairbanks. The cost of travel for thirteen missionaries from the missions to Fairbanks is approximately $10,000.
Updated May 16, 2012
We Woud appreciate any contributions toward this special request.
On August 12, 2012 we will be celebrating the 50th Anniversary of our Diocese and the 10th Anniversary of Bishop Donald Kettler as our bishop. We would like to bring our missionary priests, Sisters and Brothers from our bush missions to celebrate with us at Sacred Heart Cathedral in Fairbanks. The cost of travel for thirteen missionaries from the missions to Fairbanks is approximately $10,000.
Updated May 16, 2012
We Woud appreciate any contributions toward this special request.
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Funding for Hospitality for the 50th Anniversary
On August 12, 2012 we will be celebrating the 50th Anniversary of our Diocese and the 10th Anniversary of Bishop Kettler as our bishop. We are in need of funds for the hospitality of the guests who will be coming. Many will be those priests, Brothers, Sisters and lay ministers who have served in our diocese over the years. The cost of lodging, food, and local travel would be approximately $5,000.
Updated May 16, 2012
Aniak - Saint TheresaOn August 12, 2012 we will be celebrating the 50th Anniversary of our Diocese and the 10th Anniversary of Bishop Kettler as our bishop. We are in need of funds for the hospitality of the guests who will be coming. Many will be those priests, Brothers, Sisters and lay ministers who have served in our diocese over the years. The cost of lodging, food, and local travel would be approximately $5,000.
Updated May 16, 2012
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Sister Marian Leaf, OSF and Father Stan Jaszek, a Polish priest, continue to minister in Aniak, Alaska, a Yup'ik Eskimo remote village located on the south bank of the Kuskokwim River in the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta in the interior of the State. With your help, the Saint Theresa parish would like to replace the unreliable snowmobile that they have tried to use for the past several years. With temperatures far below zero, it is of utmost importance to have a snowmobile that will get Sr. Marian or Fr. Stan to their other destinations of Kalskag, about 26 miles and Holy Cross, about 40 miles as the crow flies. They would appreciate your assistance to help replace the older snowmobile with a newer more efficient model for their visits to parishioners and the sick in the long Arctic winter months. The cost including shipping to Aniak will be approximately $10,000.
Updated - January 5, 2012
We would like to extend a very gracious and sincere thank you to the generous donors who sent funds toward the purchase of the snowmobile for the church in Aniak. May God bless you for your kindness and generosity.
Updated - January 5, 2012
We would like to extend a very gracious and sincere thank you to the generous donors who sent funds toward the purchase of the snowmobile for the church in Aniak. May God bless you for your kindness and generosity.
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Toyostove Laser 73 Heaters
The older heaters currently used in the church and related buildings in Galena need to be replaced over a period of time to maintain the future availability of the necessary maintenance parts. Four heaters are needed for the buildings in Galena not including spares. The older heaters that are replaced will be used to help maintain other locations. The cost of each Laser 73 heater to replace the older heaters is approximately $2,000.
Updated - January 5, 2012
We would appreciate any assistance to help with these costs.
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Huslia - St. Francis Regis
Toyostove Laser 73 Heaters
The older heaters currently used in the parish in Huslia need to be replaced over a period of time to maintain the future availability of the necessary maintenance parts. Three heaters are needed for the parish in Huslia. The older heaters that are replaced will be used to help maintain heaters in other locations. The cost of each Laser 73 heater to replace the older heaters is approximately $2,000.
Updated - January 5, 2012
We would appreciate any assistance to help with these costs.
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Mountain Village - St. Lawrence Church
Snowmobile
The ministers who work with the parishes in Mountain Village and Pilot Station often times go back and forth by snowmobile in the winter. The distance between the parishes is about 30 miles as the raven flies. As you may know, temperatures can drop way below zero, so a safe snowmobile is a high priority. Using a snowmobile that is safe and reliable is necessary and will also help save some costs for the parishes by not having to fly between the villages. The one that has been used for the past several years is beginning to break down and not getting the same gas mileage as it should. Fr. Stan predicts that the motor will soon give out. 45 gifts of $200 would purchase a new two rider snowmobile that will cost approximately $9,000 including shipping to the village and keep Fr. Stan and Sr. Marian safe on the trail for their ministry.
Updated - January 5, 2012
We would appreciate your assistance to help the parish with these costs.
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Teller - St. Ann
Toyostove Laser 73 Heaters
The heaters in the parish in Teller were replaced to maintain the future availability of the necessary maintenance parts. Two heaters were replaced at the parish in Teller. The cost of each Laser 73 heater to replace the older heaters was approximately $2,000.
Updated - January 5, 2012
The parish would appreciate any assistance to help offset these incurred costs.
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Toksook Bay - Saint Peter the Fisherman Church
4 Wheeler ATV with Trailer
Saint Peter the Fisherman parish in Toksook Bay, Alaska is a Central Yup'ik Eskimo village located on Nelson Island, 6.5 miles from Tununak, in the Yukon-Kuskokwim River Delta. The parish needs a 4-wheeler ATV and trailer to haul stove oil and for other parish needs. The cost including shipping to this remote village would be approximately $7,200.00. Thank you for your consideration to help offset the cost of this ATV for the parish.
Updated - January 5, 2012
We would like to extend a very gracious thank you to the Catholic Extension donors who gave $2,000 and another donor who sent $1,000 toward the purchase of the 4-wheeler ATV. God bless you all for your kindness and generosity.
Saint Peter the Fisherman parish in Toksook Bay, Alaska is a Central Yup'ik Eskimo village located on Nelson Island, 6.5 miles from Tununak, in the Yukon-Kuskokwim River Delta. The parish needs a 4-wheeler ATV and trailer to haul stove oil and for other parish needs. The cost including shipping to this remote village would be approximately $7,200.00. Thank you for your consideration to help offset the cost of this ATV for the parish.
Updated - January 5, 2012
We would like to extend a very gracious thank you to the Catholic Extension donors who gave $2,000 and another donor who sent $1,000 toward the purchase of the 4-wheeler ATV. God bless you all for your kindness and generosity.
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Tununak - Saint Joseph Church
Lighting Fixtures, Plexiglas Storm Windows, and Solid Doors
Saint Joseph parish in Tununak, Alaska is a Central Yup'ik Eskimo village on the west coast of Nelson Island. It lies in the Yukon-Kuskokwim River Delta on the Bering Sea coast and is southwest of Bethel. The parish needs replacement church lighting fixtures, plexiglas storm windows and solid core doors for the church office.
Updated - January 5, 2012
We would like to extend a very gracious thank you to the donor who sent a generous donation toward these items. God bless you for your kindness and generosity.
Saint Joseph parish in Tununak, Alaska is a Central Yup'ik Eskimo village on the west coast of Nelson Island. It lies in the Yukon-Kuskokwim River Delta on the Bering Sea coast and is southwest of Bethel. The parish needs replacement church lighting fixtures, plexiglas storm windows and solid core doors for the church office.
Updated - January 5, 2012
We would like to extend a very gracious thank you to the donor who sent a generous donation toward these items. God bless you for your kindness and generosity.
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4 Wheeler ATV and Trailer
This parish also needs a 4-wheeler ATV and trailer to haul stove oil and for other parish needs. The cost including shipping to this remote village would be approximately $7,200.00. The parish would appreciate your consideration and assistance to help them obtain these items.
Updated - January 5, 2012
We would like to extend a very gracious thank you to the Catholic Extension donors who gave $2,000 toward the purchase of the 4-wheeler ATV. God bless you for your kindness and generosity.
This parish also needs a 4-wheeler ATV and trailer to haul stove oil and for other parish needs. The cost including shipping to this remote village would be approximately $7,200.00. The parish would appreciate your consideration and assistance to help them obtain these items.
Updated - January 5, 2012
We would like to extend a very gracious thank you to the Catholic Extension donors who gave $2,000 toward the purchase of the 4-wheeler ATV. God bless you for your kindness and generosity.
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30% Funded |
Diocesan Administrative
Financial Software and Hardware Upgrade
The finance department in the chancery office would greatly appreciate any assistance to offset the cost of upgrading our non-profit fund accounting software and server. The previous accounting software has been used since 1999 and upgrading it to newer available software and the server required to operate the newer software will allow the office to operate more efficiently with a small staff. The upgrade will also allow the Diocese to continue to maintain critical data on actively supported and developed software in future years.
Diocesan Religious Education
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Echoes of Faith Plus
Sister Dorothy Giloley, SSJ, is the Director of Religious Education for the Diocese, who works with 9 parishes on the road system and 13 remote village parishes from McGrath on the Kuskokwim River to the far reaches of Little Diomede near Russia and to the northern tip of Alaska at Barrow. Sr. Dorothy has been using the Echoes of Faith Plus program for catechist formation and would like to purchase 6 sets to loan to parishes. Each set costs approximately $600. She would appreciate your donation to help the catechists throughout the Diocese to spread the Good News of the Gospel.
Updated - January 5, 2012
We would like to extend a very gracious and sincere thank you to the very generous donors who have assisted in the purchase of 2 sets of the Echoes of Faith Plus series. May God bless you all for your kindness and generosity.
We would like to extend a very gracious and sincere thank you to the very generous donors who have assisted in the purchase of 2 sets of the Echoes of Faith Plus series. May God bless you all for your kindness and generosity.
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Remote Garage Door Opener
Low profile remote garage door opener cost plus installation is approximately $550.
Updated - January 5, 2012
We would appreciate your assistance to help with these costs.
We would appreciate your assistance to help with these costs.
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Wireless Interconnected Smoke Detectors
For Remote Village Parishes
Fire is always a serious and increased hazard for our remote village parishes. In many areas, there is no such thing as a regularly staffed volunteer fire department. Awareness of conditions therefore is of utmost importance. The most significant instant safety upgrades we can provide for our rural churches would be a wireless system of smoke detectors that are electronically interconnected and battery powered. With this system, if any one of the smoke detectors sounds, all of the smoke detectors coded to the same frequency also sound. Example - If a fire begins in the church, that detector in the area sounds. The signal sent by that first detector then activates the interconnected smoke detectors, including the residence next door. The occupants of both church and residence now receive much earlier warning of a fire giving more precious time to take appropriate action. Installation is also simple as the smoke detectors are battery powered and may be easily installed.
On average, four (4) alarms would be needed for each remote village parish at a cost of approximately $200 per set. We would appreciate your consideration to make a donation to purchase a set of the interconnected smoke alarm systems for one of the 37 remote village parishes with this safety upgrade that may save lives and limit potential damage to structures and belongings.
On average, four (4) alarms would be needed for each remote village parish at a cost of approximately $200 per set. We would appreciate your consideration to make a donation to purchase a set of the interconnected smoke alarm systems for one of the 37 remote village parishes with this safety upgrade that may save lives and limit potential damage to structures and belongings.
Updated - January 5, 2012
We would like to extend a very gracious and sincere thank you to the very generous donor who assisted in the purchase of 5 more sets of smoke detectors. May God bless you and your family.
We would like to extend a very gracious and sincere thank you to the very generous donor who assisted in the purchase of 5 more sets of smoke detectors. May God bless you and your family.
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Online Credit Card Donation toward Parish Need
Catholic Bishop of Northern Alaska
ATTN: Finance Office
1316 Peger Rd
Fairbanks, AK 99709
907-374-9500 907-374-9580 (Fax)
Rev. Mr. George W. Bowder
finance@cbna.org