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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 will be closed on Monday, September 7th. | |
The Diocese of Fresno's
Labor Day Mass
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Everyone is invited to the Diocese of Fresno's Labor Day Mass celebrated by Bishop Brennan on Sunday, September 6th at St. Joachim's Church in Madera starting at 10:00am.
This special Mass will celebrate labor workers and honor the dignity of work in the age of A.I.
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Bishop Brennan celebrates the
75th Anniversary of the
Daughters of Divine Zeal
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Bishop Brennan celebrated Mass for the 75th Anniversary of the Daughters of Divine Zeal at St. Anthony of Padua Church in Reedley!
The Daughters of Divine Zeal serve the community of St. La Salle School (Reedley), St. Peter Prince of Apostles (Lemoore), and Mary Immaculate Queen School (Lemoore).
| | | Courtesy of Deacon Mark Schultz, Chancellor | |
Flash Floods in Nepal:
Resources to Support Prayer and Emergency Response
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Families in Nepal urgently need our prayers and support after catastrophic floods swept through communities. As families grieve, they need our compassion and support on the uncertain path to recovery.
Catholic Relief Services is working with Caritas Nepal and local partners to understand immediate needs and help families receive support such as shelter, food, clean water, and hygiene supplies.
Please join us in prayer for our sisters and brothers in Nepal. For resources on how to support families in Nepal, please click the button below.
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Bishop Brennan Congratulates all Clergy who Celebrate
Anniversaries in the Month of August
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Same Newsletter, New Look
Weekly Newsletter
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Starting on Monday, September 7th, Proclaim the Good News will have a new look.
The Office of Public Affairs will continue to publish the same newsletter but with a refreshed look!
Our Diocesan newsletter serves to streamline information to our parishes. If you want to stay in the know of what's happening around the Diocese or need bulletin announcements, this is your one-stop every Monday morning!
Thank you for your continuous support as we enhance our digital communication.
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Do you feel the Call to the Priesthood?
Priesthood Discernment Group Meeting
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The Office of Vocations' next Priesthood Discernment Group Meeting will take place on Sunday, September 6th at St. Lucy's Church in Fowler starting at 6:00pm.
During the meeting, you'll have the opportunity to ask questions and receive support as you consider the priesthood.
Click here for more information.
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Celebrating Fr. Lenjenie Arcan's Birthday
Our Lady of Miracles School, Gustine
| Last week, Our Lady of Miracles School in Gustine celebrated Fr. Lenjenie Arcan's birthday! | | | Courtesy of Julie M. Barcelos, M.Ed., Principal, Our Lady of Miracles Catholic School, Gustine | | |
Fr. Loji Pilones' 40th Priesthood Anniversary Mass and Celebration
St. John the Evangelist, Wasco
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St. John the Evangelist Parish in Wasco celebrated Fr. Loji Pilones' 40th priesthood anniversary!
On August 23rd, the parish gathered for Mass followed by a festive reception filled with traditional Hawaiian, Filipino, and Mexican cultural performances.
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EPJ Retreat
Shrine of St. Therese, Fresno
The Encuentros de Promoción Juvenil (EPJ) invites you to their upcoming retreat!
Join them from September 10th to the 13th for a life-changing experience.
For details and registration information, please click the button below.
| Courtesy of Fr. Ivan Hernandez Melchor, Pastor, Shrine of St. Therese, Fresno | | | *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, 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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