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.
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Information for Survivors
Information for Survivors ... Read more
Bishop Kettler leaves Fairbanks Diocese
It is with mixed feelings I write you today. His Holiness Pope Francis
has asked me to shepherd the people of the Diocese of St. Cloud,
Minnesota, and I have said yes. ... Read more
Safe Sunday
The Diocese of Fairbanks will celebrate Safe Sunday in all
parishes on October 13, 2013. ... Read more
Alaskan Catholics at World Youth Day 2013
Follow Alaskan Catholic at World Youth Day in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil. ... Read more
Fortnight for Freedom Homily
Bishop Kettler's homily on fortnight for freedom. ... Read more
Alaska Catholic Spring 2013
Spring 2013 online edition of Alaska Catholic ... Read more
Alaska Catholic Winter 2012
Winter 2012 online edition of Alaska Catholic ... Read more
Alaska Catholic Fall 2012
Fall 2012 edition of Alaska Catholic ... Read more
Galena Flood
Images from aftermath of Galena flood ... Read more
From the Desk of Bishop Kettler
Dioceses across the country will be observing Fortnight for Freedom,
June 21 - July 4. At its heart lies the question of religious freedom. ... Read more
Available Position
Catholic Bishop of Northern Alaska is opening the search process for a Director of Accounting/Controller. ... Read more
Bishop Kettler Commends Pope's Decision
Responding to news that Pope Benedict XVI would be resigning his office at the end of the month, the head of the Catholic Church in northern Alaska, Bishop Donald J. Kettler, expressed his gratitude for the pontiff's theological and pastoral leadership and he commended the Pope's decision to step down. ... Read more
Lenten Guidelines
Lent is a season of grace to help both
catechumens (those preparing for baptism) and the faithful to enter more deeply
into the mystery and gift of Jesus' death and resurrection.
... Read more
Bishop's 2012 Advent Message
December 13, 2012: A letter and audio message from Bishop Kettler for the 2012 Advent Season. ... Read more
Video: Year of Faith Workshop
On October 27, 2012 four presentation where given concerning the Year of Faith. ... Read more
Video: Alaskans land in Rome for canonization ceremony of Blessed Kateri Tekakwitha
Video posted on Catholic Anchor website showing Alaskan pilgrims visiting Rome.
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Religious Education Certification Program 2012-2013
Kateri Tekakwitha Novena of Prayers
In advance of Blessed Kateri's canonization by Pope Benedict XVI on October 21, 2012, we invite you to join in this novena of prayers for her intercession and for the success of the pilgrimage to Rome. ... Read more
Inaugural Gathering for the Year of Faith
The Diocese of Fairbanks invites you to join us for the Inaugural Gathering for the Year of Faith, October 27, 2012 9:30-3:00. ... Read more
Videos of 50th Anniversary
September 10, 2012: Video of Mass of Thanksgiving, History Slideshow, and Native Panel Discussion. ... Read more
Bishop Kettler's Homily Observing the Diocese's 50th Anniversary
August 12, 2012: Bishop Donald Kettler's Journey of Faith. Homily for the Mass of Thanksgiving in observance of the 50th anniversary of the Catholic Diocese of Fairbanks on Sunday, August 12, 2012. ... Read more
Bishop Kettlers Homily Fortnight for Freedom
July 1, 2012: Fortnight for Freedom Homily during the 10:00 Mass at Sacred Heart Cathedral by Bishop Donald Kettler, Diocese of Fairbanks ... Read more
Fortnight for Freedom
June 21, 2012: The fourteen days from June 21--the vigil of the Feasts of St. John Fisher and
St. Thomas More-to July 4, Independence Day, are dedicated to this "fortnight
for freedom" ... Read more
Kateri Tekakwitha Appeal
Kateri Tekakwitha Appeal - Letter from Bishop Donald Kettler ... Read more
Alaska Bishops' Ad Limina Trip
April 26, 2012 - Catholic News Service Video from Alaska Bishops' Ad Limina trip. ... Read more
Pilgrimage to the Canonization of Blessed Kateri Tekakwitha
April 25, 2012: The Dioceses of Anchorage, Fairbanks, and Juneau announce a special pilgrimage to the canonization ceremony of Blessed Marianne Cope and Blessed Kateri Tekakwitha. October 15-22, 2012 ... Read more
Faithful Citizenship
March 30, 2012: The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops offers Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship as "our teaching document on the political responsibility of Catholics." ... Read more
Update on HSS Ruling
Recently Timothy Cardinal Dolan, Archbishop of New York and President of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, issued a letter to his brother bishops across the country. ... Read more
Ad Limina Information
This year Bishop Kettler, along with other
bishops from the United States and around
the world are visiting the Vatican and the Holy Father
as part of their "Ad Limina." ... Read more
Response to HHS Ruling
2 February 2012: Bishop Kettler's statement responding to HHS ruling. ... Read more
SAYING IT SINCERELY
Fr. Ross Tozzi serves four parishes in the Norton Sound region of the Fairbanks Catholic Diocese. In his recently published homily for the Epiphany of the Lord, he puts current headlines into perspective. ... Read more
Bishop's 2011 Advent Message
A letter from Bishop Kettler for Advent 2011 ... Read more
Fire in Kaltag
The wood boiler caught on fire at the parish in Kaltag and burned down a shed. The fire did not spread to the church and rectory. ... Read more
Reflection on Isaiah 1:18
"Come now, let us set things right, says the Lord: Though your sins be like scarlet, they may become white as snow." Isaiah 1:18 ... Read more
Bishop Kettler's Remarks at the "Red Mass" in Anchorage
The "Red Mass" is a
traditional Eucharistic Celebration for members of the legal profession. ... Read more
REFLECTION ON 9-11
Bishop Donald J. Kettler's Reflection on 9-11 Address at a Memorial Service ... Read more
Ordination of Clint Landry
On June 10th, Bishop Donald Kettler ordained Clint Landry to the priesthood
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Bishop's 2011 Easter Message
A letter from Bishop Kettler for Easter 2011 ... Read more
PBS Frontline Episode
Update: Frontline Program to air nation-wide 4/19/11 on PBS stations ... Read more
Chrism Mass 2011
Chrism Mass 2011 Bishop Donald Kettler celebrated the annual Chrism Mass at Sacred Heart
Cathedral on April 12, 2011
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Permanent Diaconate Information Session
An information session about the permanent diaconate training program
will be held on March 14. ... Read more
Bishop's 2011 Lenten Message
March 3, 2011: A letter and audio message from Bishop Kettler for the 2011 Lenten Season. ... Read more
FLOOD RISK MANAGEMENT
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One-Day Workshop on the New Translation of the Roman Missal
This event is sponsored by the Dioceses of Juneau, Fairbanks and Archdiocese of Anchorage. ... Read more
Stebbins/St Michael Healing and Listening Sessions
Bishop Kettler will have several healing ceremony and listening sessions in St. Michael and Stebbins. ... Read more
Bishop's 2010 Advent Message
November 17, 2010: A letter and audio message from Bishop Kettler for the 2010 Advent Season. ... Read more
AFN Mass Homily
On October 20th, Bishop Donald Kettler delivered the following homily during the AFN Mass of healing and reconciliation. ... Read more
Congregation-based Community Organizing
A training on congregation-based community organizing was held in St. Mary's last April 14-17 at the SMART Center. ... Read more
Interview of the three Bishops of Alaska
KNOM's Ben Matheson spoke with Alaska's three active Catholic
Bishops. ... Read more
New Staff Photos
New pictures of staff have been uploaded. ... Read more
Fr. Mariusz Wirkowski
New Priest to the Diocese ... Read more
Bishop Statement Concerning Ballot Measure 2
Ballot Measure 2 is on the state primary ballot
scheduled for August 24, 2010. If
passed, it would require doctors to notify parents of children under 18 before
they would be allowed to end their pregnancy by abortion. ... Read more
CLAIMS AGAINST FAIRBANKS PRIEST DROPPED
Third Amended Diocesan Reorganization Plan and Disclosures
Third Amended Diocesan Reorganization Plan, Disclosure Statement, Exhibits, and Letter to Creditors (Published December 30, 2009) Dear Claimants and Other Creditors, We are approaching an important milestone in a long reorganization
process. As you probably know, with the assistance of the Official
Committee of Unsecured Creditors, we have filed a "Joint Third Amended
and Restated Plan of Reorganization," ... Read more
Chrism Mass 2010
Chrism Mass 2010 Bishop Donald Kettler celebrated the annual Chrism Mass at Sacred Heart
Cathedral on March 23, 2010
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Haitian Relief Effort
Haitian Earthquake Relief: How You Can Help (Published January 14, 2010) Bishop Kettler joins people across Alaska and around the world in expressing his
concern and offering prayers for victims of the terrible earthquake that struck Haiti earlier this week ... Read more
Climate Change Statement by Alaskan Bishops
Alaska Conference of Catholic Bishops' Open Letter to Alaskan Congressional Leaders on Climate Change (Published November 20, 2009) "We, the Catholic Bishops of Alaska, write to respectfully encourage you to take action on climate change by supporting meaningful legislation such as the Clean Energy Jobs & American Power Act
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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
hours ... Read more