Dunfey Alaska Journey

We arrived in Juneau at 6:30 AM on Sunday morning. Our campsite was at Spruce Meadows RV park about 4 miles from ferry. We had made reservations and were able to setup as soon as we arrived. We all took showers and found out that there was a 1:30 PM Mass at St Teresa’s Shrine.

Fred’s Uncle, Fr. Ron Dunfey, often celebrated Mass at the Shrine Chapel when he was assigned to Juneau. The only Bishop that Fr. Ron got along with, Bishop Michael Kenny, is buried under the chapel alter. We had met Bishop Kenny when he and Fr. Ron had travelled to Worcester  in early 1990’s for my Aunt’s funeral, Sr. Annuciata Dunfey. Fred had visited this shrine to pay my respects to Bishop Kenny while in Fairbanks and Juneau for Fr Ron’s Funeral in April. 1996.

St Teresa Shrine is located about 20 miles outside of Juneau on a small island. It is a very beautiful, serene place that is visited by people of all faiths.

Tags: Juneau

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