Catholic Church for Anchorage Residents

Catholics living in and visiting the Anchorage area will be pleased to know the Holy Family Cathedral offers mass, education, outreach, and a rich parish life. The cathedral was relocated from the city of Knick in the 1920's by horse and sleigh. Following the 57-mile trip to Anchorage, church members gradually added to the building throughout the years until the structure was completed in 1952. A commemorative statue of Pope John Paul II is located in cathedral and commemorates his visit to Anchorage in 1981. The mass held by the pope that year was attended by 50,000. Those who are a part of the Holy Family Cathedral make an ongoing effort to study their faith and share it with others. The parish includes people from all walks of life including Hispanic, Alaskan Native, Filipino, African-American, Anglos, and Tongans. The parish is stewardship parish and those involved pride themselves on their participation in the charity programs the church sponsors. This includes the Earth Angels program, St. Vincent de Paul, Parish Nursing, Homebound Ministries, and the Prison Ministry program. There are also marriage and family education courses offered, as well as prayer and study programs that teach the Catholic tradition to both children and adults.