Enaa neenyo! Quyana tailuci! Qaimarutin!
("Welcome!" in Koyukon Athabascan, Central Yup'ik and Inupiaq)
Welcome! We are many peoples from many cultures, and live in a land of extremes, spread over several hundred thousand square miles, and are One People, united in our Catholic faith. We thank God for all He has given us: our lives, our love of Him, the beauty of the land in which we live, the sustenance He provides. As a Missionary diocese, we rely on the kindness of our benefactors from around the world for the support of the majority of our parishes and programs. Thank you for visiting our web site. You are welcome to contact us with any questions, or to stop by the Chancery if you are in Fairbanks. God bless you.
Stay Current! Read Ministering Online for current news, ministry articles and announcements. Check the Diocesan Calendar for upcoming events. Updated May 15, 2009
Chancery Office Changes
Chancery Office Changes (Published June 26, 2009) Effective July 1,
2009, several Chancery offices will be closed or see a reduction in
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Press Release: Reorganization Plan Filed
Press Release: Diocesan Reorganization Plan Filed (Published April 1, 2009) "The Catholic Bishop of Northern Alaska ("CBNA") has filed a plan for reorganization with the federal Bankruptcy Court ... Read more
Diocesan Reorganization Plan and Disclosures
Diocesan Reorganization Plan, Disclosure Statement and Exhibits (Published April 1, 2009) View or download the Diocesan Reorganization Plan, Disclosure Statement and Exhibits which were filed with the court on March 31, 2009
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Fairbanks Diocese Reviews Pilgrim Hot Springs Development
Press Release: Fairbanks Diocese Reviews Pilgrim Hot Springs Development (Published February 13, 2009) "The Catholic Diocese of Fairbanks will be offering a public presentation on Tuesday, February 17th as part of a public comment period on Pilgrim Hot Springs ... Read more
Information on Diocesan Plan for Reorganization
Updated December 11, 2008: The deadline for filing proofs of claim of December 2, 2008 has passed. If you have any questions, you should contact an attorney to represent you, or you can contact the lawyer representing the interests of the claimants, James I. Stang, (310) 277-6910. You may also call the Diocese's bankruptcy counsel, Kasey Nye or Susan Boswell, (520) 770 - 8700
Pension Protection Act Extended
Updated November 26, 2008: IRA Charitable Rollover Extension (10/16/08)
On October 3rd, President Bush signed legislation (Public Law 110-343), which includes an extension of the IRA Charitable Rollover originally enacted as part of the Pension Protection Act of 2006. The extension is retroactive, applying to distributions made throughout both the 2008 and 2009 tax years. The extension will allow individuals 70 1/2 and older to donate up to $100,000 from their IRAs to charities tax-free. The National Committee on Planned Giving (NCPG) staff and members across the country worked with federal lawmakers throughout the year to advocate for this extension. ... Read more
On October 3rd, President Bush signed legislation (Public Law 110-343), which includes an extension of the IRA Charitable Rollover originally enacted as part of the Pension Protection Act of 2006. The extension is retroactive, applying to distributions made throughout both the 2008 and 2009 tax years. The extension will allow individuals 70 1/2 and older to donate up to $100,000 from their IRAs to charities tax-free. The National Committee on Planned Giving (NCPG) staff and members across the country worked with federal lawmakers throughout the year to advocate for this extension. ... Read more
Alaska Wildlife Photographs
Updated May 15, 2009: Wildlife photographs taken by Sr. Dorothy Giloley, SSJ in early May 2009. ... Read more