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St. Francis Xavier Parish

Archdiocese of Anchorage-Juneau

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Address

357 Pioneer Drive
Valdez, AK 99686

About St. Francis Xavier Parish

St. Francis Xavier Parish is the Catholic community for Valdez, Alaska — a small port city in the Archdiocese of Anchorage-Juneau — led by Pastor Fr. Robert Whitney. The parish offers three Sunday Masses, weekday noon Mass most days, and two Saturday vigil options; it also hosts Project Rachel, a confidential healing ministry for those affected by abortion.

St. Francis Xavier Parish is a Roman Catholic parish in Valdez, Alaska, part of the Archdiocese of Anchorage-Juneau. The parish offers Mass 10 times per week, including Sunday at 8:30 AM and 10 AM and 7 PM. Confession is available on Saturday, Wednesday, Thursday. View the full schedule below.

Mass Schedule

Sunday

8:30 AM
10 AM
7 PM

Monday

12:10 PM(No Daily Mass on the 2nd & 4th Mondays of each month)

Tuesday

12:10 PM(No Daily Mass on the 2nd & 4th Tuesdays of each month)

Wednesday

12:10 PM

Thursday

12:10 PM

Friday

12:10 PM

Saturday

5 PM
7 PM

Mass and sacrament times can change for holy days, seasons, and special events. Please confirm directly with the parish before visiting.

Confession Schedule

Wednesday

5:30 PM - 6:30 PM

Thursday

11 AM - 12 PMBefore Mass

Saturday

5:30 PM - 6:30 PMBefore Mass

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the Mass times at St. Francis Xavier Parish? ▼

St. Francis Xavier Parish Mass times: Sunday at 8:30 AM, 10 AM, 7 PM. Weekday Mass is also celebrated on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday.

When is confession at St. Francis Xavier Parish? ▼

St. Francis Xavier Parish confession times: Wednesday 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM; Thursday 11 AM - 12 PM; Saturday 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM. Confession is also known as the Sacrament of Reconciliation.

Is there a Saturday Vigil Mass at St. Francis Xavier Parish? ▼

Yes, St. Francis Xavier Parish celebrates Saturday Vigil Mass at 5 PM, 7 PM. The Saturday Vigil Mass fulfills the Sunday Mass obligation for Catholics.

Does St. Francis Xavier Parish have daily Mass? ▼

Yes, St. Francis Xavier Parish offers daily Mass on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday. Common weekday Mass times: 12:10 PM.

Where is St. Francis Xavier Parish located? ▼

St. Francis Xavier Parish is located at 357 Pioneer Drive, Valdez, AK 99686. Get directions using the "Directions" button on this page.

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