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Proclaim the Good News
The Diocese of Fresno's Weekly Newsletter, published every Monday morning.
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Join Bishop Brennan and the Diocese of Fresno
in Celebrating Respect Life Month
October is Respect Life Month. Bishop Brennan asks the faithful to join him in prayer this Respect Life Month.
Community organizations throughout the valley assist the diocese in providing, supporting and empowering life. For Respect Life resources from our community partners who support the dignity of life, click here.
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Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Fresno
Catholic Charities is a community benefit organization serving families in the greatest need with food, clothing, housing, support, education and much more.
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Poverello House
The Poverello House works to enrich the lives and spirits of all who pass their way by providing meals, social services and temporary shelter.
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Marjaree Mason Center
October is also Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
The Marjaree Mason Center supports and empowers adults and their children affected by domestic violence, while striving to prevent and end the cycle of abuse through education and advocacy.
Click here for a video provided by the Marjaree Mason Center that is available to use as a resource to raise awareness of domestic violence this month.
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Right to Life of Central California
Many people in our Valley are hurting and need our help, whether young women facing an unplanned pregnancy or post-abortive women seeking help and healing. Right to Life of Central California is committed to reaching out to these individuals with compassion and love.
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Tulare-Kings Right to Life
Tulare-Kings Right to Life (TKRL) is a community benefit organization dedicated to reviving a culture where all human life is valued and protected. They are dedicated to promoting, upholding and supporting reverence and respect for human life in Tulare and Kings counties.
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The Annual White Mass for Medical Professionals is THIS WEEK!
Come, See and Be Blessed!
Bishop Brennan invites all health care workers and the faithful to the Annual White Mass this Friday, October 11th at St. John's Cathedral in Fresno beginning at 12:15pm.
The Mass honors and celebrates all involved in the healthcare profession by asking God to bless them.
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Stuffed Animal Donation Drive
St. Anthony of Padua School, Fresno
St. Anthony’s School in Fresno held a Stuffed Animal Donation Drive! The stuffed animals will be given to children in Mexico for Christmas! Thank you to the Saints Club of SAS Fresno for taking lead in this wonderful project.
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National Custodian Appreciation Day
We Appreciate You!
National Custodian Appreciation Day was on Wednesday, October 2nd. St. Aloysius School in Tulare and St. Anne's School in Porterville celebrated their custodians who also happen to be diocesan deacons!
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St. Aloysius School, Tulare
St. Aloysius School in Tulare extended their gratitude to their Head Custodian, Deacon Mario Vasquez!
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St. Anne's School, Porterville
St. Anne's School in Porterville celebrated Deacon Jorge Santoyo on Custodian Appreciation Day for his devotion to the school community and students!
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OLPH Parish Festival
Our Lady of Perpetual Help, Clovis
All are invited to celebrate the start of fall at the OLPH Parish Festival!
Gather with your friends and family on Sunday, October 13th for live music, food, craft vendors and more!
There's something for everyone to enjoy!
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Installation of New Members to the Catholic Daughters of the Americas
St Joachim, Madera, OLPH, Clovis and St. John's Cathedral, Fresno
The Catholic Daughters of the Americas (CDA) recently welcomed new officers and members!
Three new members were installed into CDA courts within our parishes: Court St. Joachim in Madera, Court Our Lady of Good Success (OLPH) in Clovis and Court St. John in Fresno. Congratulations!
| Pictured: Court St. John #2526 with the new members: Enriqueta Martinez, Julia Bracamonte and Connie Gutierrez. | Courtesy of Mary Harguindeguy, Catholic Daughters, Court St. John #2526 | | | |
Celebrating the Feast Day of St. Thérèse
Shrine of St. Thérèse, Fresno
Bishop Brennan celebrated the Feast Day of St. Thérèse with a special Mass at the Shrine of St. Thérèse in Fresno on Tuesday, October 1st.
St. Thérèse is the patroness saint of the Diocese of Fresno who is known for her simplicity. St. Thérèse, pray for us!
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Grupo de Oración Carismática les presenta Maria Aceves
St. Anthony of Padua, Reedley
The Grupo de Oración Carismática invites you to special event with Maria Aceves and the Ministerio Cristo Vive!
Join them on Friday, October 25th at St. Anthony of Padua Old Church in Reedley at 7:15pm!
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Come and Pray with Us:
Rosary and Procession
Holy Spirit Church, Fresno
Join Holy Spirit Church in Fresno for a Rosary and Procession on Sunday, October 13th at 12:30pm.
The rosary and procession will be in honor of Our Lady of Fatima's last apparition to the children of Fatima, Lucia, St. Jacinta and St. Francisco.
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Our Diocesan Congress is just around the corner!
Day of Registration is Available!
Didn’t get the chance to register for Congress? Don’t worry - you can still join the largest ministry leadership event in our diocese! In-person registration for our Annual Diocesan Congress will be available on Friday, October 11th and Saturday, October 12th. For more information, click here.
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*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! | |
Have Something Special to Share?
We want to know! Share what's happening around our Diocese.
Contact Samantha Mejia, Promotion & Marketing Specialist 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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