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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 Blesses Backpacks Ahead of the New School Year | |
To kick off the new school year, Bishop Brennan gave a special blessing to students throughout the Diocese!
Bishop Brennan celebrated the Annual Blessing of the Backpacks and Mass at Holy Spirit Church in Fresno on Sunday, August 10th. Students brought their backpacks to be blessed by Bishop Brennan following Mass!
Thank you to Holy Spirit's Mom's Group for organizing this special event.
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Bishop Mark Nzukwein
visits the Diocese of Fresno
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We were happy to host the Bishop of the Diocese of Wukari in the Taraba State of Nigeria last week!
Bishop Mark Nzukwein was here to celebrate the 25th Priesthood Ordination Anniversary of Fr. Abraham Kombo who is also from the Diocese of Wukari.
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Bishop Brennan Congratulates all Clergy who Celebrate
Anniversaries in the Month of August
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Welcome Back to School!
Our Catholic Schools are starting to open their doors for the new school year!
Bishop Brennan and the Diocese of Fresno's Office of Catholic Education joyfully welcome our Catholic school students back to school.
We are blessed to have wonderful teachers, staff and family who help our Catholic Schools thrive and assist students to grow into fullness of life in Jesus.
Have a fantastic school year! Please send in Back to School photos from our Catholic Schools to smejia@dioceseoffresno.org to be featured in next week's newsletter!
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Canonical Retreat
Our Diaconate Candidates have spent the last 5 years in prayerful discernment and formation as they journey towards their Ordination to the Diaconate.
One of their final preparations is attending the Canonical Retreat held at the St. Anthony Retreat Center!
Bishop Brennan signed their Call to Orders letter which the candidates received during the retreat. Our diaconate candidates will be called to the Order of the Deacon this October!
Congratulations to our candidates!
Stay tuned for details on the Ordination.
| | | Courtesy of Deacon Mark Schultz, Director of the Permanent Diaconate | |
LifeTeen Steubenville Conference
Teens throughout the Diocese attended the LifeTeen Steubenville Conference at the University of San Diego from Friday, August 1st to Sunday, August 3rd.
The conference was centered around the theme of Consumed (Deuteronomy 4:24). Throughout the weekend, the youth were urged to consider what consumes them and to fill themselves with the Holy Spirit instead.
| Courtesy of Jessie M. Wedam, Director of Youth Ministry, Holy Spirit Church, Fresno | | | | | |
St. Isidore the Farmer,
Orange Cove
| | | Courtesy of Francisca Rubio, Secretary/Bookkeeper, St. Isidore the Farmer, Orange Cove | | | |
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Good Shepherd
Catholic Parish, Visalia
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| | Courtesy of Victor Carrillo, Good Shepherd Catholic Parish Intern | | | | |
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Holy Spirit Church, Fresno
After a weekend of Masses, adoration and powerful speakers, the youth at Holy Spirit Parish went home with an eagerness to give their lives to Christ.
Thank you to everyone who helped our teens attend this event!
The group hopes to double in size for Steubenville San Diego 2026 so even more youth can experience this life-changing conference.
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Courtesy of Jessie M. Wedam,
Director of Youth Ministry,
Holy Spirit Church, Fresno
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Our Lady of Fatima
Celebration and Raffle
Good Shepherd Catholic Parish, Visalia
Good Shepherd Catholic Parish of Visalia invites you to their annual Our Lady of Fatima Celebration and Raffle!
Join them from Monday, September 22nd to Sunday, September 28th for prayer and celebration. Click the button below to view the schedule of events.
The raffle's grand prize is $3,500! Tickets are $20.00 each or books of five for $100.00. Tickets are available at the GSCP office and the Catholic School of Visalia, George McCann Memorial Campus office.
Proceeds from the event will support the Catholic School of Visalia, George McCann Memorial Campus!
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Concierto de Alabanza
St. Brigid, Hanford
Join St. Brigid Parish for a Praise Concert with Caty Martinez and Ramon Ochoa on Sunday, August 31st!
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Time: 2:00pm - 7:00pm
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Location: McHugh Hall at St. Brigid Church in Hanford
- $15 per person, children under 12 are free
- Proceeds will go towards building new bathrooms for St. Brigid Church
| Courtesy of Amy Lowe, St. Brigid Church, Hanford |
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Fr. Abraham Kombo's
25th Priestly Anniversary
Bishop Brennan celebrated Fr. Abraham Kombo's 25th Priesthood Ordination Anniversary on Tuesday, August 5th at St. Anthony of Padua in Fresno!
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A Healing Silence:
Contemplative Prayer & Intimacy with God
Come away for a sacred day of rest, reflection and renewal.
You're invited to a Healing Silence Retreat on Saturday, September 20th at the St. Anthony Retreat Center in Three Rivers. This one-day retreat focuses on contemplative prayer—a path of silence, deep listening and intimacy with God.
Whether you're new to silence or longing to deepen your spiritual journey, this retreat offers a gentle space to return to your quiet center in Christ. Through shared reflection, spiritual teaching and generous quietness, we will open our hearts to God's healing presence.
- $95 - includes lunch
- Limited to 35 participants
- Register at: (559) 230-9736 or centeringfriends@gmail.com
| Courtesy of Everardo Pedraza, OFS | |
Women's Retreat
St. Anthony Retreat Center, Three Rivers
Seize the opportunity to regain your inner strength with a refreshing weekend at the St. Anthony Retreat Center in Three Rivers for some time of rest, reflection, fellowship and fun!
Bring a friend and enjoy some girl time at the Women's Retreat from Friday, September 26th to Sunday, September 28th.
| | | *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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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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