Priest Assignments

17 October 2024

To: Diocese of Fairbanks
From: Bishop Steven J. Maekawa, O.P.
Subject: Ministry Assignments for Fr. Jay Von Handorf, Fr. Peter Bang, and Fr. Kamil Kiszka

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

Due to the changing needs of the Diocese of Fairbanks and to provide for the faithful of our diocese, I share with you these clergy assignments.

• Fr. Jay Von Handorf will serve St. Lawrence , Mountain Village; St. Charles Spinola, Pilot Station; and Church of the Nativity, Saint Marys, effective 1 November 2024.
• Fr. Peter Bang will provide pastoral and sacramental support for the ministries in the Fairbanks area.
• Fr. Kamil Kiszka as a part of his ministry will assist Fr. Stan Jaszek at St. Joseph’s Parish, Kotlik.
• Fr. Stan Jaszek continues in his assignment which includes pastoral and sacramental support for St. Ignatius Parish, Alakanuk; and St. Peter, Nunum Iqua.

Thank you all for your prayers and support of our priests. Please continue to pray for vocations to the Diocese of Fairbanks.
Sincerely in Christ,

Most Reverend Steven J. Maekawa, O.P.
Bishop of Fairbanks

File: 20241017_PriestAssignments.pdf