Co-Cathedral of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Juneau

The Co-Cathedral of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary holds a unique place in the history of the Catholic Church in the state. Originally established as a parish in 1885 to serve the growing mining community of the Silverbow Basin, its first church building was erected a year later. The current structure, completed in 1910, replaced that original building and later gained prominence when it was elevated to cathedral status in 1951 with the formation of the Diocese of Juneau.

Though modest in size鈥攑ossibly the smallest cathedral in North America鈥攖he church has played a significant role in the spiritual life of Juneau鈥檚 Catholic community. Over the decades, it witnessed the growth of the church in Southeast Alaska, including the establishment of St. Paul the Apostle Parish in the Mendenhall Valley in 1972. The cathedral's compact stature contrasts with its expansive legacy of service, outreach, and resilience in Alaska's capital city.

In 2020, a major milestone marked a new chapter in the cathedral's history. Following a merger between the Diocese of Juneau and the Archdiocese of Anchorage, the cathedral became a co-cathedral of the newly formed Archdiocese of Anchorage-Juneau, sharing the designation with Our Lady of Guadalupe Cathedral in Anchorage.

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Sight Name: Co-Cathedral of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Sight Location: Juneau, USA (See walking tours in Juneau)
Sight Type: Religious
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