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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's
10th Episcopal Anniversary
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10 years ago, Bishop Brennan was appointed Auxiliary Bishop of the Archdiocese of Los Angeles.
Join the Diocese of Fresno in congratulating Bishop Brennan on his 10th Episcopal Anniversary!
We are grateful to have him serve Valley Catholics as the Bishop of the Diocese of Fresno.
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Join Bishop Brennan at the California Catholic Conference's Love IRL:
A Radiate Love Marriage Summit
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Bishop Brennan and the California Bishops invite all ministry leaders serving young people and families to join them at Love IRL: A Radiate Love Summit.
At Love IRL, ministry leaders will be equipped to build a vibrant marriage culture in their parishes and schools. The summit will take place at Christ the Light Cathedral in Oakland on Friday, September 26th.
Bishop Brennan is a featured speaker at Love IRL! Register for the summit today.
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Celebrate Pope Leo XIV's
70th Birthday
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Pope Leo XIV's 70th birthday is this Sunday, September 14th. To celebrate his birthday, Our Sunday Visitor invites the Faithful to organize a pizza party and pray for the pontiff. Share photos and videos of your party on social media and tag @oursundayvisitor and @osvnews.
In addition to this celebration, a spiritual bouquet will be given to the Holy Father after his birthday. To participate in the spiritual bouquet, please click here.
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Bishop Brennan Congratulates all Clergy who Celebrate
Anniversaries in the Month of September
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Our Seminarians at Mundelein Seminary, Illinois
For the very first time, the Diocese of Fresno is sending four men to Mundelein Seminary at the University of Saint Mary of the Lake in Mundelein, Illinois, near Chicago!
Thomas Ellsworth, Cristian Arellano Ovalles, Roman Espitia and Francesk Berisha are in their configuration stage of formation and will be studying theology at the seminary.
Please continue to pray for all our seminarians as they navigate their formation journey.
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From left to right:
- Thomas Ellsworth from Our Lady of Perpetual Help in Clovis.
- Christian Arellano from St. Joseph in Bakersfield.
- Roman Espitia from St. Philip the Apostle in Bakersfield.
- Francesk Berisha from St. Francis of Assisi in Bakersfield.
Thank you to Joel Torczon from St. Philip the Apostles's Knights of Columbus Council 9530 for sharing this photo of our seminarians with us!
| Courtesy of Joel Torczon, St. Philip the Apostle's Knights of Columbus Council 9530 | | | Pontifical Mission Societies | |
Little Way Giving Day
The Missionary Childhood Association
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All Catholic Schools are invited to participate in a Giving Day for the Missionary Cooperation Plan, inspired by St. Therese of Lisieux's Little Way, on Friday, October 3rd.
On Little Way Giving Day, students throughout our Catholic Schools will be encouraged to donate $2 to support the missions and help share the light of Christ with children across the globe.
On October 9th, they will join California Dioceses in praying the World Mission Rosary through a Virtual Prayer Service. They will pray for the missions and celebrate the missionary spirit of the young church.
For more information, please contact Edith Maldonado, Coordinator of Pontifical Mission Societies, at (559) 488-7400.
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eCatholic's Engage Virtual Summit
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Join eCatholic for their Engage Virtual Summit from October 21st to the 22nd! eCatholic is a digital engagement partner of the Diocese of Fresno and our official website partner.
The summit features a powerhouse lineup of Catholic speakers. They'll share practical strategies, spiritual insights and encouragement to help Church leaders communicate more effectively in today’s digital world.
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Take the World of God with You as You Go
St. Aloysius School, Tulare
The third graders at St. Aloysius School in Tulare recently created special backpack crafts decorated with Bible verses. This craft activity reminds our students to always carry God's Word with them!
| Courtesy of St. Aloysius School, Tulare | |
75th Jubilee Year Mass
St. Joseph, Firebaugh
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All are invited to celebrate the 75th Jubilee of St. Joseph's Church in Firebaugh!
Mass will be celebrated by Bishop Brennan at St. Joseph School in Firebaugh on Sunday, October 5th at 10:00am.
| Courtesy of Linda Antunez, Office Manager, St. Joseph Church/School, Firebaugh | |
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Parish Festival:
A Day of Joy, Faith and Dance
Our Lady of Perpetual Help, Clovis
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Our Lady of Perpetual Help parish invites you to their Annual Festival!
Join them on Sunday, October 12th at their Notre Dame Hall from 9:00am to 4:00pm for a day of joy, faith and dance.
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Courtesy of Monica King, Office Manager
Our Lady of Perpetual Help, Clovis
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Summer Sacrament Class
Holy Spirit, Fresno
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Holy Spirit Parish wrapped up their Summer Sacrament Class recently! The Summer Sacrament Class prepares older students to receive the Sacrament of First Holy Communion and allows them to participate in the Teen Confirmation program, starting this Fall.
Congratulations to the students who received the Sacrament of First Holy Communion!
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Fundraiser for Recolección Ministry
St. John's Cathedral, Fresno
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The Recolección Ministry at St. John's Cathedral is hosting a fundraiser on Sunday, September 14th from 8:00am to 3:00pm.
Support St. John's young adult group by purchasing delicious pupusas and aguas frescas!
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Courtesy of Monica Dinis,
St. John's Cathedral, Fresno
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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! | |
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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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