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Proclaim the Good News
The Diocese of Fresno's Weekly Newsletter, published every Monday morning.
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| Bishop Brennan Ordains 15 New Deacons | |
On October 4th, Bishop Brennan celebrated the Diaconate Ordination at St. Charles Borromeo in Visalia. He ordained 14 permanent deacons and 1 transitional deacon into our Diocese!
Join us in congratulating our 15 new deacons! For a list of their appointments and to watch the Mass, please click here.
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October is Respect Life Month
Each October, the Catholic Church celebrates Respect Life Month. During Respect Life Month, we are called to reflect more deeply on the dignity of every human life.
Please click the button below for Respect Life Month resources and novena information!
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Our Upcoming Annual Diocesan Masses
Two of our Annual Diocesan Masses are coming up this week at St. John's Cathedral in Fresno! Bishop Brennan asks the faithful to join him at the following Masses in honor of our legal professionals and health care workers.
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Red Mass
For our legal professionals, law students and government officials
Friday, October 17, 2025
12:15 PM
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White Mass
For our health care workers
Saturday, October 18, 2025
10:30 AM
| | The Relic Visitation of St. Thérèse of Lisieux | |
The relics of St. Thérèse of Lisieux are coming to the Diocese of Fresno THIS WEEKEND! From October 18th to the 20th, the relics will be at St. Charles Borromeo Church in Visalia.
Please view the schedule below for veneration and Mass times.
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Bishop Brennan Congratulates all Clergy who Celebrate
Anniversaries in the Month of October
| | Important Information on the Annual All Souls Day Mass | The Annual Outdoor All Souls Day Mass will not be celebrated at St. Peter's Catholic Cemetery this year. We encourage you to attend Mass at your local parish and offer prayers to our beloved brothers and sisters on Sunday, November 2nd. | | |
Holy Hour for Vocations
National Vocation Awareness Week (Nov. 2 - Nov. 8, 2025)
In celebration of National Vocations Awareness Week, the Office of Vocations will be holding a Holy Hour. Join them on Sunday, November 2nd at the Shrine of St. Therese in Fresno starting at 3pm to pray for an increase in vocations to the priesthood and religious life. Following the Holy Hour will be a reception and vocational fair at the parish hall!
Please note that the Office of Vocation's Monthly Priesthood Discernment Group Meeting scheduled for Sunday, November 2nd at Sacred Heart Church in Bakersfield is cancelled. Men in discernment are encouraged to attend the Holy Hour for Vocations.
| | Courtesy of Joseph Moore, Assistant to the Vocations Director | |
Quo Vadis
Vocation Discernment Group Meeting
Attend a Vocation Discernment Group Meeting with the Oblates of St. Joseph!
All men (ages 18-35) who are considering a vocation to the religious life or priesthood are invited to attend an upcoming discernment meeting on Friday, October 17th from 7:00pm to 9:00pm at the Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe's parish rectory in Bakersfield.
To register, contact Fr. Sergio Perez, OSJ at (661) 323-3148 or sperez@osjusa.org.
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Founder's Day Mass
San Joaquin Memorial High School, Fresno
| Bishop Brennan was pleased to celebrate Mass at SJM for their 80th Founder's Day! | | | Courtesy of San Joaquin Memorial High School, Fresno | | |
Blessing of the Animals
St. Paul Catholic Newman Center, Fresno
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Courtesy of Allyson Fansett, Communications Coordinator/Admin. Assistant,
St. Paul Catholic Newman Center, Fresno
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All Souls Day Mass
St. Catherine of Siena, Hornitos
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The Catholic community of Hornitos invites the faithful to join them for a procession and Mass on All Souls Day, November 2nd, at 4:00pm.
The procession will begin at Hornitos Plaza and will conclude with a Mass at St. Catherine's Church/Hornitos' cemetery.
Participants may place battery operated candles at the graves of family, friends or any unit grave.
For more information, please call
(209) 966-2522.
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Fr. Gaspar Bautista's 50th Anniversary
St. Peter Prince of Apostles, Lemoore
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Come celebrate Fr. Gaspar Bautista's 50th priesthood anniversary!
All are invited to his Anniversary Mass on Sunday, November 16th at St. Peter Prince of Apostles in Lemoore starting at 3pm. A reception will follow the Mass at the O'Doherty Hall.
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Courtesy of Rosa M Anzaldo, Office Receptionist,
St. Peter Prince of Apostles
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Blessing of the Animals
St. John's Cathedral, Fresno
| On the Feast Day of St. Francis, Fr. Vicente Calderon and newly ordained, Deacon Carlos Dinis blessed the animals! | | | | |
Courtesy of Monica Dinis, Office Assistant,
St. John's Cathedral, Fresno
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The Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem
New Members from the Diocese of Fresno!
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The Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem welcomed 5 new members from the Diocese of Fresno at their annual meeting.
The Equestrian Order provides aid to the Church in the Holy Land and strengthens the practice of Christian life amongst its members.
Fun Fact: Bishop Brennan, Bishop Emeritus Ochoa and Msgr. Patrick McCormick are a part of the Equestrian Order in the Diocese of Fresno!
Courtesy of Dame Johanna Olguin, DHS
and Dame Cheryl Sarkisian, DHS
| | | | *A Note to our Parishes: Do you have a Parish Event you would like to promote? Send over your event flyer to smejia@dioceseoffresno.org and we'll include it in the event section on our newsletter and website! | |
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Contact Samantha Mejia, Digital Communications Strategist, at smejia@dioceseoffresno.org
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MISSION STATEMENT / DECLARACIÓN DE LA MISIÓN
"As God's beloved people we are called in and through the Spirit to live in unity and love and to proclaim the
Good News of Jesus, especially amongst the poor and marginal of our society."
“Como pueblo amado de Dios estamos llamados en y a través del Espíritu Santo a vivir en unidad y amor, y para anunciar la Buena Nueva de Jesús, especialmente entre los pobres y los marginados de nuestra sociedad.”
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