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Proclaim the Good News
The Diocese of Fresno's Weekly Newsletter, published every Monday morning.
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In observance of Labor Day, the Pastoral Center is
closed today, Monday, September 1st.
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St. Joseph, St. Aloysius and
Our Lady of Sorrows, pray for us!
| On behalf of Bishop Joseph Brennan and Superintendent Joan Bouchard, please click the button below to see their joint statement regarding the tragedy in Minneapolis. | | |
Reappointment of the Very Rev. Salvador Gonzalez as
Vicar General/Moderator of the Curia
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Bishop Brennan is pleased to announce the reappointment of Very Rev. Salvador Gonzalez as the Vicar General/Moderator of the Curia of the Diocese of Fresno, effective today, September 1, 2025.
In this reappointment, Fr. Sal will continue to oversee the pastoral and administrative responsibilities of the Diocese.
We express our gratitude to Fr. Sal for his dedication and leadership. Join us in congratulating Fr. Sal as he embarks on this next chapter of service to our Diocese!
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Bishop Brennan blesses College Students for the New School Semester
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Bishop Brennan celebrated Mass at the St. Paul Catholic Newman Center in Fresno on Sunday, August 24th for their Welcome Weekend.
During Mass, Bishop Brennan blessed the Campus Ministry leaders and college students for the new school semester!
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Courtesy of Allyson Fansett, Communications Coordinator/Admin. Assistant,
St. Paul Catholic Newman Center, Fresno
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Breakfast with Bishop Brennan
Catholic Professional and Business Clubs
| Join Bishop Brennan for breakfast! Bishop Brennan will be joining our Catholic Professionals and Breakfasts Clubs as they recommence for the year. Spend your morning connecting with others through shared faith and fellowship! | | |
Catholic Breakfast Club
of Tulare-Kings
Thursday, September 11, 2025 | 7:00 AM
Location: Wyndham Hotel, Visalia
Cost: $30 for non-members, includes breakfast
Register: Email Eileen Daly at dalye@ctt.com
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Catholic Professional & Business Club of Fresno
Friday, September 12, 2025 | 7:15 AM
Location: Pardini’s, Fresno
Cost: $30 for non-members, includes breakfast
Register: Click here
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Bishop Brennan Congratulates all Clergy who Celebrate
Anniversaries in the Month of September
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STAY TUNED:
Summer Edition of Central California Catholic Life Magazine
The summer edition of our Diocesan Magazine, Central California Catholic Life, will be published digitally on our website on Thursday, September 4th.
We look forward to sharing the story of a Valley Catholic who's devoted to her family, faith and line of work!
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Upcoming Priesthood Discernment Group Meeting
Join us!
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Do you feel the call to the priesthood? If so, join the Office of Vocations for their Priesthood Discernment Group Meetings!
The discernment meetings will provide you with information, support and encouragement as you navigate your vocation.
Upcoming meeting:
- Date: Sunday, September 7 at 6:00pm
- Location: St. Joseph's, Selma
For more information, please contact Fr. Ivan Hernandez Melchor, Director of Vocations, at (559) 488-7424 or vocations@dioceseoffresno.org
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Celebrating 100 Years of Sainthood
Shrine of St. Therese, Fresno
Celebrate St. Therese's 100 years of sainthood with the Shrine of St. Therese in Fresno!
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Novena: Held at the Rose Garden at 5:00pm from September 22nd to the 30th.
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Veneration of St. Therese's relic: Available after all weekend Masses on September 27th and 28th.
Bishop Brennan will celebrate Mass on St. Therese's Feast Day on Wednesday, October 1st at 6:00pm.
| Courtesy of Fr. Ivan Hernandez Melchor, Pastor, Shrine of St. Therese, Fresno |
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Decade Dance
Holy Spirit Church, Fresno
Holy Spirit Frassati Fellowship invites all adults to join them at their 2nd Annual Decade Dance.
Dress up in your favorite decade fashions, enjoy some great food, and dance the night away on Saturday, September 6th!
Tickets are available in the Holy Spirit Religious Education office and on the parish website. Proceeds will support Holy Spirit's young adult group.
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Courtesy of Briana Manzanare,
Frassati Fellowship, Holy Spirit Church, Fresno
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Summer Knights Dinner Dance
Knights of Columbus of St. John's
Join the Knights of Columbus of St. John's at their Summer Knights Dinner Dance!
Date: Saturday, September 20, 2025
Location: St. John's Singleton Hall, Fresno
Tickets: $45.00 per person ($50 after Sept. 10th)
For more information, please contact Martin at (559) 246-6068 or mvharg@yahoo.com
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Pancake Breakfast
Knights of Columbus Council 9402 - Lemoore
You're invited to the Knights of Columbus Pancake Breakfast on Sunday, October 26th from 7:00am to 12:00pm.
Enjoy a delicious breakfast and help support the Knights of Columbus in Lemoore!
- $12 for adults
- Children under 5 are free
- Tickets sold at the door (O'Doherty Hall, Lemoore)
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Courtesy of Loren Reith,
Financial Secretary, Council 9402
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Come and See Weekend
Oblates of St. Joseph
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Are you considering a vocation to the religious life or priesthood? All young single men (ages 18-35) are invited to attend a Vocation Retreat with the Oblates of St. Joseph!
The retreat will be September 12th to the 14th at Mt. St. Joseph Seminary in Loomis, CA. For more information, please contact Fr. Sergio Perez, OSJ at (831) 295-5374 or vocations@osjusa.org.
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Trail Run to Benefit St. Anthony's Retreat Center
Support the St. Anthony's Retreat Center by joining the Kaweah Lake Bottom Trail Run on Saturday, November 1st!
For more information and to register, click here! All proceeds will benefit St. Anthony Retreat and Conference Center in Three Rivers.
| Courtesy of Anne Bragg, Committee Member of Kaweah Lake Bottom Trail Run | | | *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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Have Something Special to Share?
We want to know! Share what's happening around our Diocese.
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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