Proclaim the Good News

The Diocese of Fresno's Weekly Newsletter, published every Monday morning.

February 6, 2023

Office of the Bishop

The Dedication of St. Charles Borromeo!

The Diocese of Fresno and Good Shepherd Catholic Parish celebrated the Dedication of St. Charles Borromeo Church in Visalia!

Congratulations to Good Shepherd Catholic Parish on the opening of their new Church with plenty of celebrations to come.

The Mass of Dedication is available to watch on our website here.

The Veneration of Relics and

Solemn Pontifical Vespers

The Veneration of Relics and Solemn Pontifical Vespers took place at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Visalia the evening before the Dedication of St. Charles Borromeo Church.

Parishioners lined up to pray over the Relics that were placed under the altar at St. Charles Borromeo.

Following the Veneration, Bishop Brennan presided the Solemn Pontifical Vespers for the Dedication of a Church.

The Annual Diocese Scout Mass

The Diocese of Fresno Catholic Committee on Scouting (DFCCS) had their Annual Scout Mass. Bishop Emeritus Ochoa was the celebrant of the Mass at St. John's Cathedral in Fresno!

Bishop Brennan Congratulates All Clergy Who Celebrate Anniversaries

in the Month of February

Office of Catholic Education

Thanking the Community!

Mary Immaculate Queen School, Lemoore

During Catholic Schools Week, Mary Immaculate Queen students went out to thank the community members around Lemoore.

The 2nd, 3rd and 4th graders took a walking field trip to the Lemoore Volunteer Fire Station and Post Office.

Courtesy of Marry Immaculate Queen School, Lemoore

Parish Focus

Vietnamese New Year at Our Lady of La Vang Catholic Church, Fresno

Celebrating the Lunar New Year

Our Lady of La Vang Catholic Church in Fresno celebrated the Lunar New Year with Mass presided by Bishop Brennan this past weekend! Following the Mass, was a wonderful reception filled with dancing, singing and food to bring in the New Year.

Completion of Our Lady of Lourdes Rose Garden

Filiae Lumena Ministry at Holy Spirit Church in Fresno

We are full of joy! On Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2023 our Lady of Lourdes Rose Garden was completed! We are so grateful to all who volunteered in creating this beautiful place dedicated to our beautiful Holy Spirit Parish Community. This will be a place where all Mother Mary's children can come to pray and feel her peace. The Dedication will take place on Monday, May 1st. More information to follow!

Courtesy of Evelyn Romero, Leadership Team of Filiae Lumena Daughters of Light

Catholic Folk for Catholic Folks

A World Youth Day Benefit Concert!

Join us on Saturday, February 11 at 6:30pm for a night of Catholic Folk for Catholic Folks with Catholic singer, Paul Deiss Smith III!

This is a World Youth Day Benefit Concert for the Claretian Youth High School Group at the St. Paul Catholic Newman Center.

Tickets are $20 per person!

Tickets can be purchased in advance at the Parish Office and also at the door. For more information, please contact Fr. Byron Macias, CMF at frbyron@csufnewman.com.

Diocesan Retreat Centers

Encountering Christ on our Lenten Journey

Ash Wednesday Day of Reflection

Please join us for our 2023 Ash Wednesday Day of Reflection on February 22 from 8:00am - 4:00pm at St. Anthony Retreat Center in Three Rivers! The Eucharist provides us with our focus for this year’s season of Lent and our annual Ash Wednesday Day of Reflection.

When we hear the priest’s words, “This is the Lamb of God who takes away the sins of the world,” we know that we are looking upon the same Christ who suffered so much for us, who died and rose again, and who is truly and physically with us still in this beautiful sacrament.

Courtesy of Julia Fracker, Marketing Manager at St. Anthony Retreat and Conference Center

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School of Ministry

Lenten Retreat

"As One with the Eucharist"

Join the Diocese of Fresno's School of Ministry's upcoming Lenten Retreat to prepare for Lent and reflect on the sacrament of Christ's Passion and our participation as Eucharistic People.

This virtual retreat will take place on Saturday, February 11th from 8:30am - 12:00pm.

For more information, please contact Diana Rivas at (559) 488-7474 or drivas@dioceseoffresno.org!

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Prayer of the Week

Events

Event Name	Location	Time	More Info
Valentine's Day Dinner and Dance	Our Lady of Victory, Fresno	February 10, 2023 5:00 PM -12:00AM	View the Flyer
Lenten Retreat on the Eucharist	Virtual	February 11, 2023 8:30 AM - 12:00 PM	View the Flyer
Valentine's Day Dinner	St. Anthony of Padua Church, Fresno	February 11, 2023 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM	View the Flyer
Catholic Folk for Catholic Folks Benefit Concert	St. Paul Catholic Newman Center, Fresno	February 11, 2023 6:30 pm	View the Flyer
World Marriage Day	St. Anthony of Padua Church, Fresno	February 12, 2023	Register Here
Super Bowl Tri-Tip Sandwiches	St. John's Cathedral, Fresno	February 12, 2023 8:00AM - 2:00PM	View the Flyer
75th Jubilee Festival	Our Lady of Perpetual Help, Bakersfield	February 19, 2023 10:30 AM	View the Flyer
Ash Wednesday Day of Reflection	St. Anthony Retreat Center, Three Rivers	February 22, 2023 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM	View the Flyer
The Vigil Project True Presence Night	St. Anthony of Padua Church, Reedley	February 24, 2023	View the Flyer
Shrine Pilgrimage	Shrine of St. Therese, Diocesan Patroness, Fresno	February 26 - March 5, 2023	View the Flyer
Rosary Procession for the Eucharistic Revival	St. Patrick's Church, Merced	March 17, 2023	View the Flyer
I Thirst Fresno	St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church, Visalia	March 18, 2023	Visit our Website
Shrine Pilgrimage	Shrine of St. Jude Thaddeus, Livingston	March 19 - 26, 2023	View the Flyer
Right to Life's Annual Educational Dessert	St. Paul Newman Center, Fresno	March 30, 2023	View the Flyer
Shrine Pilgrimage	Shrine of Our Lady of Fatima	April 16 - 23,2023	View the Flyer
Shrine Pilgrimage	Shrine of Our Lady of Miracles	May 14 - 21, 2023	View the Flyer
Pilgrimage to Ireland	See Brochure for Details	June 4 - 14, 2023	View Brochure
Healing Retreat for Victims of Crime	St. Anthony Retreat Center, Three Rivers	June 24, 2023 8:00 AM-5:00 PM	View the Flyer

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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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