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Diocese of Fairbanks

The road runs out, but the Church continues

Catholic life in Alaska’s rugged north

Jack Figge
Dec 26, 2025
∙ Paid

After the 8am Sunday morning Mass, a few Catholics wander over to a local dive bar/breakfast joint — Oasis — to grab breakfast, coffee and watch Sunday morning football.

Back east, it is already afternoon, but in Fairbanks, Alaska, locals enjoy a slow breakfast, catching up with fellow parishioners, and watching the first slot of NFL games.

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