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Alaska Wildlife Photographs
Updated May 15, 2009: Wildlife photographs taken by Sr. Dorothy Giloley, SSJ in early May 2009. ... Read more
Bishop's 2009 Easter Message
A letter from Bishop Kettler for Easter 2009. (Published April 15, 2009) ... Read more
Press Release: Pope Selects New Bishop for Juneau Diocese
Press Release: Pope Selects New Bishop for Juneau Diocese (Published January 19, 2009) "The Holy Father Pope Benedict XVI announced on Monday he has appointed Reverend Monsignor Edward J. Burns of Pittsburg, PA as the new Bishop for the Juneau Diocese ... Read more
Peter Boyscout Ordained Deacon in Chevak, Alaska
A New Deacon is Ordained! (Published December 30, 2008) "On Sunday, November 2, at Sacred Heart, Chevak, Peter Boyscout was ordained a Deacon...To the hymn Irniaqestii Agayutem (The Mother of Jesus) and carrying the procession cross, James Tuluk led us toward the altar ... Read more
Upcoming Retreat
Register Now! (Published December 29, 2008) Sr. Kateri Mitchell to Lead "Healing" Retreat - January 10, 2009 ... Read more
Native Ministry Training Program
Workshop: Revised Sunday Celebrations (Published December 29, 2008) "The weekend of November 21-23, 2008, fifty-eight Deacons and Eucharist Ministers representing nineteen parishes in the Yukon-Kuskokwim Region of the diocese gathered at St. Marys former Mission Boarding School to receive copies of the revised Liturgy of the Word with Holy Communion ... Read more
Religious Education
Catechists: Windows of the Light of Christ (Published December 29, 2008) "Catechists are like stained glass windows in our churches - when the
light from outside shines through these windows the stories portrayed
in the window come to life ... Read more
Urban Native Ministry
Blessed Kateri Tekakwitha: A Light for Our Times (Published December 29, 2008) "In 1943, when I was a student (way back when) in 6th grade Catholic
school, our class was thrilled to hear that Kateri Tekakwitha, a Mohawk
maiden, was declared "Venerable" - the first step towards canonization ... Read more
Children and Family Life
Turning The Darkness Into Light (Published December 29, 2008) "Advent is here and it is a time for waiting. Waiting through the dark
months of winter. Waiting with renewed expectation for the bright
promises of the birth of Christ
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Why Do We Do That?
Question (Published December 29, 2008) Could you please explain why we have Advent and what is the official color for Advent? ... Read more
Bishop's 2008 Advent Message
A letter and audio message from Bishop Kettler for Advent 2008 ... Read more
Social Justice and Me
Ecumenical Mission For Safe Shelter (Published November 4, 2008) "For those homeless people living in our community who do not meet the
requirements of being admitted to the existing shelter in Fairbanks,
something else is needed. It is a simple fact of life and death for
those that still need shelter ... Read more
Natural Family Planning Course
Register Now! (Published November 4, 2008) "This fall we are happy to announce an ALL NEW NATURAL FAMILY PLANNING COURSE which will begin November 14, 2008 ... Read more
Stephen Ministry Outreach
Ants at the Table of the Lord (Published November 4, 2008) "I'm on retreat in the desert, and wake too late for Mass. Pulling the
blinds, I see unfamiliar birds flitting here and there, a rabbit, and
the occasional small lizard ... Read more
HIPOW 2008
HIPOW 2008: "Now, More Than Ever!" - October 9, 10 & 11, 2008 (Published October 6, 2008) HIPOW is the single-largest fund-raising event for the Catholic Schools of Fairbanks ... Read more
Spirituality and Inclusion Ministry
Opportunities to Explore Inclusiveness in Our Parish Communities (Published October 3, 2008) Information on upcoming "Inclusion Sunday" and National Catholic Partnership on Disability web seminars
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Religious Education
2008-2009 Courses and Workshops for Adults (Published October 3, 2008) For individual adult formation as well as for anyone interested in working in the field of religious education/catechesis
... Read more
Religious Education
Harcourt Publishing Representatives Present Workshops in Fairbanks (Published October 3, 2008) Barbara Sutton, the National Consultant for Rural Catechesis for Harcourt Religion Publishers and Diane Lampitt, the president of Harcourt Religion Publishers presented ... Read more
Why Do We Do That?
Question (Published October 2, 2008) "I was told by
a friend that, as a Catholic, I have the responsibility to vote for
John McCain and Sarah Palin because they are pro-life while Barack
Obama and Joe Biden are pro-choice. Is it true that I have no choice? ... Read more
Children and Family Life
Rights and Responsibilities in Catholic Families (Published October 2, 2008) "For the Family Corner this month I would like to look at the theme of
Rights and Responsibilities in regard to children. Remember back in
1994 when Pope John Paul II ... Read more
From the Desk of Bishop Kettler
Update From Bishop Kettler (Published October 2, 2008) "Earlier this month I had the opportunity to participate in a long-desired pilgrimage to the Shrines of Fatima and Lourdes ... Read more
St. Vincent de Paul Society in Fairbanks?
Bicycle Pilgrimage 2008
Registration Deadline: June 6, 2008! (Published June 4, 2008) The Bicycle Pilgrimage 2008, "A
Retreat
on Wheels" will take place during
the week of June 15th ... Read more
Mosquito Meander: Around the Corner!
Register Now! (Published June 4, 2008) Fairbanks Counseling and Adoption sponsors the 16th Annual Mosquito Meander 5K Fun Run/Walk, June 14, 2008 ... Read more
Homily: Ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time (2008)
Faith Seeking Understanding: (Published June 4, 2008) They say - whoever they may
be - they say theology is "Faith seeking understanding". Actually it was St. Anselm who said this. ... Read more
Blessing of the Fleet
Ecumenical River Blessings in Nenana: (Published June 3, 2008) The fleet wasn't big and the coffee-maker forgot to make the coffee, but ... Read more
NMTP Receives 2008 Distinguished Service Award
Press Release, April 8, 2008: The Native Ministry Training Program has been awarded the 2008 Distinguished Service Award from the National Conference for Catechetical Leadership ... Read more