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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.

Details: Published: 29 April 2013

Information for Survivors

My Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

I am reminded of the passage in St. Luke's gospel where the angel announces to the shepherds, "I proclaim to you good news!"

Details: Published: 29 April 2013

2015 Synod on the Family Survey

27 February 2015

Dear Sisters and Brothers,

Let me begin by asking your forgiveness and indulgence. The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) sent out a document from the Vatican in January regarding the Extraordinary Synod of Bishops on the Family. In the press of activities following my ordination I have only this week been able to review it. I am now sending it out to you to review and discuss with your parishes and communities.

Unfortunately, I must send our diocese's reflections on the Lineamenta back to the USCCB by 20 March. Thus, I must ask you to send me your comments and reflections by 13 March. I recognize two weeks is a short period to reflect and bring your thoughts to bear on the weighty questions found in the survey. I apologize for that quick turnaround. However, I thank you in advance for taking up this challenge.

Details: Published: 27 February 2015

Alaska Catholic Fall 2014

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Details: Published: 13 February 2015

Chrism Mass 2015

The Diocese of Fairbanks is uniquee in parishioners inability to easily travel to Fairbanks. Bishop Chad Zielinski has agreed to celebrate two Chrism Masses for the Dioces of Fairbanks.

The first mass will be held in Immaculate Conception Church in Bethel, AK on Thursday, March 19th. The second mass will be held at Sacred Heart Cathedral in Fairbanks, AK on Thursday, March 26th at 7:00 PM.