Ministries: Pastoral, ALASKA
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Yukon-Kuskokwin Delta in Alaska (Anchorage, AK)
In 1886, Jesuits moved into Alaska, serving the present day Dioceses of Anchorage and Fairbanks. Jesuits work primary with the Yup’ik and Cup’ik peoples of the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta at the following villages:
- Bethel - Immaculate Concept Church
- Chefornak - St. Catherine Church
- Chevak - Sacred Heart Church
- Emmonak - Sacred Heart Church
- Hooper Bay - Little Flower Church
- Kotlik - St. Joseph Church
- Church Newtok - Holy Family Church
- Nightmute - Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church
- Scammon Bay - Blessed Sacrament Church
- Toksook Bay - St. Peter the Fisherman Church
- Tununak - St. Joseph 's Church
Centered at St. Mary’s, Jesuits also direct the Rural Native Deacon Training Program for the Fairbanks diocese. This program trains lay men to serve the unique needs of the Catholic Church in their native villages. Alaskans are also served by the Holy Spirit Center in Anchorage with retreats, spiritual direction and lay leadership.
