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Proclaim the Good News
The Diocese of Fresno's Weekly Newsletter, published every Monday morning.
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The Pastoral Center will be closed on Wednesday, November 1st in observance of All Saints' Day. | |
Bishop Brennan at our
Diocesan Congress & Youth Day!
Bishop Brennan celebrated Mass over the weekend for our Diocesan Congress and gathered with the Faithful.
Missed out on this special weekend? Check out the photos here!
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Bishop Brennan honors all Health Care Workers at the Annual White Mass | |
On October 12th, Bishop Brennan celebrated the Annual White Mass at St. John's Cathedral in Fresno.
During Mass, Bishop blessed the hands of all health care professionals.
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California Catholic Conference has a NEW look!
The California Catholic Conference, the official legislative voice of the Catholic Bishops in California, has a new look! Stay up to date with the CCC by visiting their website at cacatholic.org
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Bishop Brennan Congratulates All Clergy Who Celebrate Anniversaries in the Month of October | |
Annual Prayer Vigil
Marjaree Mason Center
Last Thursday, the Marjaree Mason Center in Reedley held their Annual Prayer Vigil. It was a beautiful morning of prayer with the community of Reedley and the Marjaree Mason Center staff.
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Bishop Brennan with Anita Betancourt,
Mayor of Reedley, CA
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Eucharistic Miracles Exhibit
Our Lady of Victory Church, Fresno
The International Exhibition: The Eucharistic Miracles of the World is coming to Our Lady of Victory Church in Fresno!
Check out this fascinating exhibit on the following days:
- October 28, 2023 8AM - 9PM
- October 29, 2023 8AM - 5PM
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Office of Catholic Education | | |
6th Grade Students take a trip to Calvin Crest!
Our Lady of Miracles School, Gustine
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The 6th grade students from Our Lady of Miracles School in Gustine just returned from a wonderful week at Calvin Crest!
Courtesy of Julie M. Barcelos, M.Ed.,Principal, OLM School, Gustine
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Veterans Day Student Art Contest
Our Lady of Perpetual Help School, Clovis
Check out the winning Kindergarten artworks from Clovis Veterans Memorial District's Veterans Day Student Art Contest! The top 3 winners are from OLPH School in Clovis!
Courtesy of Carmen Chapman, OLPH, Clovis
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Parish Festival
Our Lady of Guadalupe, Bakersfield
The Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe Co-Patroness of the Unborn in Bakersfield invites you to their Annual Parish Festival!
Have fun, stay and pray at their Annual Parish Festival on Saturday, November 4th from 2-9pm!
There will be music, food, ballet folklorico, games and an obstacle course!
A raffle with a first place price of $10,000 will also take place! Raffle tickets will be $10 per ticket. Winner need not be present when tickets are drawn.
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Bethlehem Center's Festival of Trees
A mission of the Good Shepherd Catholic Parish
The Bethlehem Center, a mission of Good Shepherd Catholic Parish in Visalia, is holding their Annual Fundraiser Festival of Trees on December 1st! Experience the joy of the season through the breathtaking displays at St. Charles Borromeo Hall.
The Festival of Trees is not just a celebration but a way for the community to come together and support the mission of helping those in need. Find out ways to support their annual fundraiser by viewing the full flyer.
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Office of Formation and Evangelization | | |
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Our Congress Weekend!
Diocesan Congress 2023 & Youth Day
Thank you to the faithful who attended the Diocesan Congress and Youth Day from October 13-15th!
It was truly a wonderful time and we were so happy to gather as one to celebrate our faith and ministry.
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St. Joseph Church, Firebaugh | | |
Courtesy of Linda Antunez, Office Manager, St. Joseph Church/School, Firebaugh |
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St. Patrick's Parish, Merced | | |
Courtesy of Rosemarie Pierce, Administrative Assistant, St. Patrick's Parish, Merced |
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Diocese of Fresno's
Health & Nursing Ministry
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Courtesy of Roxanna Stevens, R.N., Health Ministry Coordinator | | |
Our Lady of Sorrows, Parlier | | |
First Communion volunteers from Our Lady of Sorrows Church in Parlier attended Congress! | Courtesy of Maria Lourdes Ramirez, Secretary, Our Lady of Sorrows, Parlier |
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Sacred Heart Church, Merced
A few members from the young adults group Warriors of Christ from Sacred Heart Church in Merced volunteered for Youth Day!
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Courtesy of Evelyn, Sacred Heart Church, Merced | | | |
Diocese of Fresno's Office of Vocations | | |
Courtesy of Rev. Dan Avila, Director of Vocations | | |
Youth & Young Adult Ministry | |
Adoremus
St. Ann Church, Ridgecrest
Calling the High Desert Vicariate! Join St. Ann Church in Ridgecrest for Adoremus on Saturday, October 28th from 6pm - 8pm. It will be an evening of praise and worship with the blessed sacrament.
This will be a free family event with a social to follow.
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Catechetical Ministries in Motion
Thank you Congress Volunteers!
This past October 13, 14, and 15, we were blessed to once again be able to offer our Diocesan Congress and Youth Day. It was an amazing and enthusiastic atmosphere as hundreds of laity along with religious and clergy were able to once again gather and celebrate the word of God in formation, worship and fellowship.
Even though as with any huge event there are always a bit of bumps along the way, the general feedback from both adults and youth that participated was one of enthusiasm and joy as we gathered as one Diocese.
I want to thank everyone that took the time to believe in this congress and decided to join us for this celebration. Even though most of the time I was running around the event taking care of logistics, tech support, environment, or supporting my volunteers, I was extremely happy to see many faces that I had not seen in a while along with new faces to the congress that had attended for the first time.
A special thank you to my volunteers, chairpersons, and area captains of which without you my job would have been a lot more difficult to accomplish, a gracious thank you to my right-hand man Agustin Chavez from St. Joseph Church in Bakersfield who has been working alongside me since 2017. A generous thank you as well for additional support from volunteers from the apostolic groups Ministerio Caleb and United Ministries from St. Rita’s in Tulare. Your support and accompaniment were greatly appreciated.
Article by Roman Flores, Catechetical Ministry Coordinator
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Health & Nursing Ministry | |
Transforming Relationships and Lives
Caring for the Whole Person
Kaweah Health Hospice Foundation invites you to engage with a fantastic speaker and one of the best national voices on palliative and hospice care THIS WEEK on the evening of Oct. 25th, in Visalia.
Dr. Ira Byock will speak with the community on issues which dovetail nicely with Caring for the Whole Person. Through stories drawn from years of working with critically ill persons and their families, as well as from his own personal life, Dr. Byock’s message that emotional and relational health are just as important as our physical health will challenge and deepen your appreciation for open and honest communication between persons, families, and health care providers.
The lecture, at the Visalia Wyndham hotel, 6:30-7:30pm, is free to the public and will include live translation in Spanish and book signing by the author.
Article by Michelle Ducey, President of Kaweah Health Hospice Foundation
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Triduum of Prayer
Feast of Jesus Christ, The Divine Master
Join the Pious Disciples of the Divine Master as they prepare for the Feast of Jesus Christ, the Divine Master.
Eucharistic Adoration (Holy Hour) with Benediction will take place at the PDDM Convent Chapel in Fresno from 7pm - 8pm for 3 days.
- “The Eucharist: Paschal Sacrifice”- October 26, 2023 (Thursday)
- “The Eucharist: Food for Our Souls” - October 27, 2023 (Friday)
- “The Eucharist: Presence” - October 28, 2023 (Saturday)
Courtesy of Sr. Mary Margaret, PDDM
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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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