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Father Steven Maekawa.

Pope Francis names Dominican priest and former military chaplain as Alaska’s next bishop  

Jul 11, 2023

By Courtney Mares

Father Steven Maekawa, has been a pastor in Fairbanks, Alaska, since 2016, and will now lead the largest diocese (geographically)... Read more

Human dignity in the 21st century – Alaskan bishops release pastoral letter

Mar 1, 2018

The bishops of Alaska released a joint pastoral letter this month, highlighting the meaning, origin, and implications of human dignity... Read more