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Proclaim the Good News
The Diocese of Fresno's Weekly Newsletter, published every Monday morning.
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Due to Thanksgiving, Proclaim the Good News will not be published next week on Monday, Dec. 1, 2025.
See you back on Monday, Dec. 8th, 2025!
| | The Pastoral Center will be closed for Thanksgiving on Thursday, Nov. 27 and Friday, Nov. 28, 2025 | |
Bishop Brennan and the Diocese of Fresno wish
you a joyful and blessed Thanksgiving!
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Catholic Charities and KSEE24's Annual Turkey Drive is THIS WEEK
Don't forget to drop off frozen turkeys to KSEE24 studios on Tuesday, November 25th for Catholic Charities' 17th Annual Turkey Drive!
Donation Day Information
Time: 5:00 am - 7:00 pm
Date: Tuesday, November 25th
Location: KSEE24 Studios, Fresno
For information on Distribution Day, please click the button below.
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Catholic Charities of Bakersfield's Turkey Drive
Catholic Charities of Bakersfield held their Annual Turkey Drive with KGET News on Tuesday, November 18th! Did you catch Fr. Theo Anthony, pastor of St. Francis of Assisi, and Msgr. Perry Kavookjian, pastor of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, on KGET News?
It's not too late to help Catholic Charities provide 1,000 families with a meal this Thanksgiving! Text TURKEY25 to 50155 to give today!
| | Bishop Brennan wishes his Diocesan Staff a Happy Birthday | | Office of Catholic Education | | | | |
Holiday Marketplace
St. Aloysius School, Tulare
St Aloysius Parent's Club is holding their Holiday Marketplace on Sunday, November 30th!
Enjoy shopping with local vendors, indulging in sweet treats, and visiting with Santa Claus at their marketplace.
Time: 9:00am to 1:00pm
Location: St. Aloysius School, Tulare
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Courtesy of Marianna Gentert,
St. Aloysius Parent's Club
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Confirmation Student Pilgrimage
St. Malachy, Tehachapi
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The confirmation students at St. Malachy parish in Tehachapi made a special pilgrimage to Visalia and Fresno! They visited St. Charles Borromeo, the Shrine of St. Therese, Catholic Charities and the Sister Disciples of the Divine Master.
The pilgrimage was a great opportunity for the students to learn more about their faith and the Diocese.
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Courtesy of Fr. Greg Beaumont,
Pastor, St. Malachy, Tehachapi
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Grand Simbang Gabi
Holy Spirit, Fresno
The Filipino Catholic Community invite you to their Annual Grand Simbang Gabi!
Join them for Mass celebrated by Bishop Brennan on Monday, December 15 at Holy Spirit Church in Fresno starting at 6:30pm.
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Veterans Day Celebration
St. Ann's, Ridgecrest
On Veterans Day, St. Ann's parish celebrated Mass honoring those who served our country. Following the Mass was a dinner for veterans and their families.
St. Ann's parish is grateful for the service of our veterans, especially their pastor, Fr. Santiago Iriarte, who is an Army veteran.
| | Courtesy of Marla Morgan, CRE, St. Ann, Ridgecrest | |
New Years Eve Party
Knights of Columbus of OLPH, Clovis
Join the Knights of Columbus of OLPH Parish in Clovis for their New Years Eve Party on Wednesday, December 31st!
Tickets are on sale now! All proceeds will go towards our Diocesan Seminarians and OLPH School in Clovis. Let's join our Knights in their effort to support vocations and Catholic education.
Click the button below for more information.
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Scottish Night
St. Francis of Assisi, Bakersfield
Celebrate St. Andrew's Feast Day with the Catholic Prison Ministry for their Scottish Night!
Get your kilt ready and join them on Sunday, November 30th at St. Francis of Assisi Hall in Bakersfield from 6:00pm to 9:00pm.
Dinner tickets are on sale now at the parish office. Proceeds from the fundraiser will go to support Catholic prison outreach.
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Courtesy of Florlyn Palacol Lubatti,
Catholic Prison Ministry
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Christmas Rosary Rally
America Needs Fatima:
A Ministry of St. John's
You're invited to America Needs Fatima's Keep Christ in Christmas Rosary Rally on Saturday, December 6th!
If you'd like to attend, please RSVP by contacting Mary Harguindeguy at
(559) 803-2370.
| Courtesy of Mary V. Harguindeguy, St. John's Cathedral, Fresno | | | Health & Nursing Ministry | | | The Health Benefits of Having Gratitude | | | |
This Thanksgiving, let's remember that being grateful has a positive effect on our minds, bodies, and souls!
Our mind: Being grateful fosters a sense of contentment and stability.
Our bodies: Gratitude promotes well-being, better sleep and a positive outlook.
Our souls: Having gratitude opens our hearts to God's love and helps us acknowledge God's presence in our lives.
Courtesy of Laurie Wehner, R.N., F.C.N.
| | | *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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