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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 celebrates the
Annual Blue Mass
Bishop Brennan celebrated the Annual Blue Mass in honor of our first responders at St. John's Cathedral on Friday, September 27th. The Blue Mass is a Catholic tradition in which the Bishop calls Catholics from around the area to pray for active, retired and fallen first responders.
Thank you to our first responders, their loved ones and all who support first responders for attending this unifying and special Mass!
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Pictured: Bishop Brennan blessing
the badges and emergency vehicles of our first responders.
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Bishop Brennan honors the
United Farm Workers
Bishop Brennan celebrated Mass at the United Farm Workers Convention on Sunday, September 22nd in Bakersfield.
Thank you to those who attended the Mass in honor of the UFW!
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Courtesy of Antonio De Loera-Brust, Communications Director, United Farm Workers | |
The Feast Day of St. Thérèse, the Patroness Saint of the Diocese of Fresno
October 1st is the Feast Day of St. Thérèse, the patroness saint of the Diocese of Fresno.
Join Bishop Brennan in celebrating the Feast Day on October 1, 2024 at the Shrine of St. Thérèse in Fresno for a bilingual Mass at 6:00 pm.
Click the button below to view the schedule!
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Bishop Brennan wishes his diocesan staff a Happy Birthday | | |
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Fr. Cesar Solorio: Fit for the Lord
Did you catch Fr. Cesar Solorio on Univision 21? Click the video to watch Fr. Cesar discuss the importance of being strong in body and spirit.
Discover Fr. Cesar's journey of fitness, faith and nutrition on our diocesan magazine.
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Are you Considering the Priesthood?
Join our Discernment Group Meetings!
The Office of Vocations is offering discernment group meetings for those who are feeling the call to be a priest. These meetings are intended to provide support, encouragement and information as you consider the vocation to the priesthood!
Join us at our upcoming meeting at Holy Family Church in Kingsburg at 6:00 pm.
For more information, please contact Fr. Iván Hernández Melchor, Director of Vocations, at (559) 488-7424 or vocations@dioceseoffresno.org.
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Catch the CDA's at the Fresno State Football Games!
Catholic Daughters of St. John's Cathedral, Fresno
It's football season! The Catholic Daughters of Court St. John #2526 are working the concession stand during the Fresno State football games in an effort to raise money for charitable causes.
Support the CDA's at every Fresno State home football game at booth #7!
| Courtesy of Mary Harguindeguy, Catholic Daughters, Court St. John #2526 | | | |
The Blessing of the Animals
Holy Spirit Church, Fresno
Holy Spirit Church in Fresno will be holding a Blessing of the Animals on Thursday, October 3rd at 5:30pm! Bring your special furry friend for a blessing at the lawn in front of the Holy Spirit Parish's Religious Education classrooms!
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Faithful Foundations:
God's Plan for Family
St. Joachim Church, Madera
Renew your strength in the Lord at the Faithful Foundations conference for men and women!
Join St. Joachim Church and special guests, Jesse Romero and John Sablan, on Saturday, October 5th at 9:00am for a day of renewal at the Holy Spouses Hall in Madera.
- Tickets will be sold at the Youth Ministry Office (559) 674-9069 and St. Marello Bookstore (559) 662-0682
- $50 per person
Courtesy of Jennifer,
St. Marello Bookstore, Madera
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Bingo Night
St. La Salle School, Reedley
St. La Salle School in Reedley will be hosting Bingo every Sunday! Join them for games, fun and prizes!
- Doors open at 3:00pm
- Games start at 4:30pm
- Snacks will be sold during bingo
Courtesy of St. Anthony's Church, Reedley
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Annual Respect Life Mass
October is Respect Life Month
All are invited to the Annual Respect Life Mass celebrated by Bishop Brennan. Join us on Saturday, October 5th at St. Mary's Church in Visalia for a Rosary for Life at 3:30pm followed by the Respect Life Mass at 4:00pm.
Courtesy of Rose M. Hernandez, Director, Office of Formation and Evangelization
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The Catechetical Corner
Month of the Holy Rosary with our Students
The month of October is dedicated to the Most Holy Rosary. This is primarily due to the fact that the liturgical feast of Our Lady of the Rosary is celebrated annually on October 7th.
As catechists, we can incorporate the rosary in many ways in our faith sharing. When praying the rosary with children, you may be wondering if they will sit still or be distracted. The short answer is, yes, they might not be still, and, yes, small children may be distracted at times.
The following are some helpful tips to get started praying this powerful and beautiful devotion within teaching components of our lesson plans for this month of October with our students.
Article by Roman Flores, Catechetical Coordinator
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Catholic Professional and Business Club of Fresno | | |
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Guest Speaker:
Anthony Brannan
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Join us at our Upcoming Breakfast Meeting!
CP&BC of Fresno
The Catholic Professional and Business Club invites you to their upcoming Breakfast Meeting! Join them and fellow Catholics on Friday, October 11th at Pardini's at 7:15 am.
The guest Catholic breakfast speaker is Anthony Brannan! Anthony Brannan will speak on faith, football and having a vision for pursuing and achieving your dreams.
To reserve your spot, please click here!
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The raffle drawing for "The Last Supper" Tapestry will take place at this upcoming meeting as well! Tickets will be sold for $25 each! | | | |
Fourth Degree Exemplification
Advancement Ceremony
Are you a Knights of Columbus member who has attained the rank of the Third Degree? If so, you are eligible to advance to the Fourth Degree of the Order! Join us a the Fourth Degree Exemplification advancement ceremony open to knights only on Saturday, October 26th at Holy Spirit Church in Fresno at 10:00am.
For more information, please contact Rod Olguin at rolguin2@aol.com
Courtesy of Rod Olguin, Knights of Columbus
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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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