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Proclaim the Good News
The Diocese of Fresno's Weekly Newsletter, published every Monday morning.
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| In observance of Veterans Day, the Pastoral Center will be closed on Tuesday, November 11th | |
Bishop Brennan invites Valley Catholics to attend the
Central Valley Anti-Trafficking Symposium
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The Diocese of Fresno will be one of the sponsors of the Central Valley Anti-Trafficking Symposium on Friday, January 16, 2026. The symposium will bring together faith leaders, community advocates and experts dedicated to ending the tragedy of human trafficking in the Central Valley.
Bishop Brennan invites all clergy, parish leaders, ministry coordinators and parishioners to take part in the symposium and join the effort to uphold the dignity of every human person.
To learn more and register, please click here.
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Bishop Brennan celebrates
Vocations Awareness Week
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To kickoff Vocations Awareness Week, Bishop Brennan led a Holy Hour for Vocations at the Shrine of St. Therese on Sunday, November 2nd.
Valley Catholics attended the Holy Hour to pray for vocations to the religious life, permanent diaconate and the priesthood. Following the Holy Hour was a vocational fair!
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Bishop Brennan celebrates Mass for Our Lady of San Juan de Los Lagos | |
The pilgrim image of Our Lady of San Juan de Los Lagos visited St. John's Cathedral in Fresno from Thursday, October 30th to Sunday, November 2nd.
Bishop Brennan celebrated a special Mass in honor of her visit!
| | | Courtesy of Monica Dinis, Office Assistant, St. John's Cathedral, Fresno | |
Bishop Brennan Congratulates all Clergy who Celebrate
Anniversaries in the Month of November
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Seminarian 2nd Collection
November 15 & 16, 2025
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Our seminarians are called to be pilgrims of hope that will serve, bless and strengthen our communities in the future. Invest in their future by giving to the Seminarian Second Collection this Saturday, November 15th and Sunday, November 16th at your parish.
Your generosity supports our seminarians in their formation journey to the priesthood.
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Stand Up Sunday
November 15 & 16, 2025
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Bishop Brennan and the Diocese of Fresno’s Office for Child & Youth Protection/Safe Environment invite you to participate in Stand Up Sunday, a weekend where we affirm the church’s safeguarding efforts by recognizing those who have been fingerprinted, background checked and have completed our abuse prevention curriculum.
If you have any questions about Stand Up Sunday, please contact Lucia Magana, Safe Environment Coordinator at lmagana@dioceseoffresno.org or (559) 488-2882.
| Courtesy of Lucia Magana, Safe Environment & Victim Assistance Coordinator | |
All Saints' Day and All Souls' Day
Celebrations throughout our Parishes
| Valley Catholics celebrated All Saints' Day (Nov. 1) and All Souls' Day (Nov. 2) with their parishes in the beginning of this month. Check out the photos! | | | |
Shrine of Our Lady of Miracles, Gustine
| The Shrine of Our Lady of Miracles in Gustine celebrated All Souls Day Mass at Hills Ferry Cemetery in Newman with St. Joachim Church (Diocese of Stockton). | | | Courtesy of the Shrine of Our Lady of Miracles, Gustine | | | St. Ann's youth group decorated candles and cards for the families in their parish who have lost loved ones in the past year. | | | Courtesy of Marla Morgan, CRE, St. Ann's, Ridgecrest | | | St. Mary Queen of Apostles, Fresno | St. Mary's Church displayed a Dia de los Muertos altar for their parish community. | | | Courtesy of Zayera Garza, Office Manager, St. Mary Queen of Apostles, Fresno | | | |
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Holy Spirit parish put together their 1st Annual Community Ofrenda for All Souls' Day! | |
Courtesy of Julia Runnoe,
Mom's Group, Holy Spirit, Fresno
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St. John's Cathedral, Fresno | |
St. John's parish held their All Saints and All Souls Festival!
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| | Courtesy of Monica Dinis, Office Assistant, St. John's Cathedral, Fresno | | |
Festival of Trees: A Joyful Christmas Jubilee
St. Anthony Retreat Center, Three Rivers
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Join the St. Anthony Retreat Center in Three Rivers for their Annual Festival of Trees on Thursday, December 4th. The live auction of Christmas Trees prepared by local non-profit organizations begins at 7pm.
A Free Family Fun Night will be held on Wednesday, December 3rd. Families will have the opportunity to visit Santa, preview the Christmas Tree auction, join an arts and crafts session and enjoy some hot chocolate!
For more information, click here or call (559) 561-4595.
| Courtesy of Ruben B. Cabatic, St. Anthony Retreat Center Associate Director | | Health & Nursing Ministry | | | | |
National Diabetes Awareness Month
November is National Diabetes Awareness Month. Nationally, an estimated number of 1.4 million people will be diagnosed with diabetes this year.
Diabetes increases your risk for serious health problems. Please click the button below for information on diabetes.
| Courtesy of Laurie Wehner, R.N., F,C,N, Volunteer | | | *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, 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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