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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 Sacrament of Confirmation
at St. Jude Church in Easton
Bishop Brennan celebrated the Sacrament of Confirmation in Easton with families from migrant farm working communities. Valley Catholics from various areas gathered at St. Jude Church on Friday, October 4th for this special celebration.
Congratulations to the confirmands!
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Bishop Brennan in Attendance for Faith & Blue Weekend Prayer Service
Bishop Brennan was invited to lead the kick-off prayer service for Faith and Blue Weekend with the Fresno Police Department on Friday, October 11th.
The National Faith & Blue Weekend facilitates safer and stronger communities by engaging law enforcement officers and local residents through the connections of faith-based organizations. For more information on Faith & Blue Weekend, please click here.
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Reminder:
The Annual Red Mass is THIS WEEK!
Bishop Brennan invites legal professionals, law students, government officials and the faithful to honor all who seek justice at the Annual Red Mass!
Join us for this special Mass on Friday, October 18, 2024 at St. John's Cathedral in Fresno at 12:15pm!
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Pictured: Bishop Brennan at the
Marjaree Mason Center's Prayer Vigil
in October 2023.
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Prayer Vigil with the
Marjaree Mason Center
Bishop Brennan regrets not being able to attend the upcoming Prayer Vigil with the Marjaree Mason Center in Reedley on Thursday, October 17th at 10:00am.
The Marjaree Mason Center supports and empowers adults and children affected by domestic violence, while striving to prevent and end the cycle of abuse through education and advocacy.
This Domestic Violence Awareness Month, we encourage our parishes to raise awareness of domestic violence with resources provided by the Marjaree Mason Center here.
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Radiate Love:
Bishop Brennan's Message and Challenge to Couples and Families
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“Love doesn’t have to break the bank.”
- Bishop Brennan
Bishop Brennan offers a few challenges for couples and families to show what love doesn’t cost in a time where many families are working hard to provide living necessities.
Watch Bishop Brennan's special message for the California Catholic Conference's Radiate Love initiative in celebration of the beauty of marriage and families here.
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Options United:
Supporting Mothers in California
Options United strives to connect every vulnerable mother in California with pregnancy help and support services.
With their free state-wide hotline, they are able to connect vulnerable women to life-affirming resources, help and counseling.
For more information on Options United, please click the button below.
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Bishop Brennan wishes his diocesan staff a Happy Birthday | |
Health and Nursing Ministry | | |
Bishop Brennan celebrates the Annual White Mass
for Physicians and Medical Professionals
Bishop Brennan celebrated the Annual White Mass for Physicians and Medical Professionals at St. John's Cathedral in Fresno. It was a beautiful Mass to honor and celebrate all involved in the healthcare profession!
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Thank you to Our Lady of Perpetual Help School's Choir for being a part
of the White Mass!
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All Souls Day Mass
St. Peter's Catholic Cemetery, Fresno
Bishop Brennan and the Diocese of Fresno's Catholic Cemeteries invite you to the Annual Outdoor All Souls Day Mass! The Mass will be on on Saturday, November 2nd at St. Peter's Catholic Cemetery in Fresno beginning at 10:00 am.
We ask the faithful to please join us as we honor our loved ones who have passed.
For more information, please contact the Catholic Cemeteries office at (559) 488-7449.
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Adoration to the Blessed Sacrament
St. Mary of the Miraculous Medal and Our Lady of Guadalupe in Delano
The youth groups of St. Mary of the Miraculous Medal and Our Lady of Guadalupe joined together for a night of Adoration on Friday, October 4th.
What a beautiful night spent in Adoration to the Blessed Sacrament!
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Courtesy of Jacob Valdez, Seminarian, Diocese of Fresno | | | |
St. Paul of Tranquility's 100th Anniversary
St. Paul's, Tranquility
The 100th Anniversary Mass of St. Paul's Church in Tranquility will be celebrated by Bishop Brennan on Saturday, October 19th at 10:00am.
Join them in celebration for this special milestone for the Catholic community in Tranquility.
Pictured to right: The oldest "known" photo of St. Paul Church in Tranquility. A special thank you to Danielle Potter, a dedicated altar server of St. Paul's, who designed the anniversary banner!
Courtesy of Jimmy Marchini
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Blessing Animals Throughout Our Diocese!
Celebrating the Feast Day of St. Francis
The Faithful celebrated the spirit of St. Francis on his feast day by getting their animals blessed. Check out a few photos from our parishes and schools!
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St. Paul Catholic
Newman Center, Fresno
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Courtesy of Katie Fleener, Ph.D., Parish Life Coordinator, St. Paul Catholic Newman Center, Fresno | | |
St. Mary Queen
of the Apostles, Fresno
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Courtesy of Zayera Garza, Office Manager, St. Mary Queen of Apostles, Fresno | |
St. Anne's School, Porterville | |
Courtesy of St. Anne's School, Porterville | |
St. John's Cathedral, Fresno | |
Courtesy of Monica Dinis, Office Assistant, St. John's Cathedral, Fresno | |
Mary Immaculate Queen School, Lemoore | |
Courtesy of Mary Immaculate Queen School, Lemoore | |
Holy Spirit Church, Fresno | |
Courtesy of Julia Runoe, Holy Spirit Church, 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, 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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