Alaska
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| Alaska | |
|---|---|
| Country | United States |
| Diocese 1 | Diocese of Fairbanks |
| Diocese 2 | Archdiocese of Anchorage-Juneau |
| Diocese 3 | |
The Diocese of Fairbanks is the geographically largest Roman Catholic diocese in the United States, covering the northern part of Alaska. It serves a vast, sparsely populated area with numerous indigenous communities.
The Archdiocese of Anchorage-Juneau, as mentioned, was created from the merger of the Archdiocese of Anchorage and the Diocese of Juneau. This change reflects the Church's efforts to better serve the Catholic population in southern Alaska amidst demographic and pastoral considerations. The first Archbishop appointed to this newly formed archdiocese was Andrew E. Bellisario, C.M., who was previously the Bishop of Juneau.