Catholic Bishop of Northern Alaska
Blessed with a rich variety of backgrounds and talents, we strive to be a living reflection of the Universal Church. Through our baptism, we continue Christ's mission to further the kingdom of God through the human family. We share our living faith by proclaiming the Gospel in word and example. Together we celebrate Christ's presence in worship and sacraments.
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We’re still a mission diocese and we have missionary needs.
Bishop Chad Zielinski,
Former Bishop of Fairbanks 2014-2022
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The Diocese of Fairbanks is enormous. It covers a massive 409,849 square miles, about two-thirds of the entire state. Geographically, the Diocese of Fairbanks is the largest in the entire United States, and, of particular note, it is also among the poorest. Only eight of its 46 parishes and missions are self-supporting. The viability of these parishes and missions depends on the support of grant funding and individual donations from across the country and worldwide.
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