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Senior Catholic Chaplain Father Paul Obi Amaliri (Incoming in October)   Religious Education Coordinator Nashia Quinata, Contractor   Our Lady of the Skies 4302 N Washington Blvd Nellis AFB, NV 89191 702.652.2950 FAX 702 652 7952	"Building Community, Developing Wholeness, Transforming Lives"

Mission

Nellis Air Force Base is located  on the northeastern edge of Las Vegas, in Clark County, Nevada. Nellis Field opened on September 15, 1941 and became the Las Vegas Army Airfield on April 8, 1943. At this point ,Our Lady of the Skies Community of Faith was initiated. The Air Force, as a separate organization, was created on December 22, 1948 and the Las Vegas Airfield became Nellis Air Force Base. The military has always supported the religious affiliation of it's members. The current chapel building,  which provides ecumenical use, was constructed 1968.

Between 750/800 people attend Mass at Our Lady of the Skies on an average weekend. 400 children normally participate in the Religious Education or Life Teen Programs, with over 55 people assisting. Approximately 200 people are actively involved in various ministries provided by the parish.

Active duty military and their families are the center of the mission, but because southern Nevada is a popular military retirement area many parishioners are older retired personnel or dependents. While both active duty and retired personnel living in the community may attend one of the many the Catholic church in their geographical area, many still like the camaraderie and closeness they have experienced over the years in a base chapel and find the warmth of a smaller group setting more conducive to worship.

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