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Proclaim the Good News
The Diocese of Fresno's Weekly Newsletter, published every Monday morning.
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U.S. Bishops Issue a Special Message on Immigration
The U.S. Bishops issued a special message on immigration after concluding their Bishops' Fall Plenary Assembly in Baltimore. In the message, they address their concern for the ongoing challenges immigrants are facing.
Click the button below to read the U.S. Bishops' message on immigration and Bishop Brennan's statement.
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Bishop Brennan honors our Jubilarians at the
Annual Clergy and Religious Gathering
The Diocese of Fresno's Annual Clergy and Religious Gathering was a special evening of prayer, reflection and fellowship.
Bishop Brennan led a Prayer Service at St. Mary's Church in Visalia for all clergy and religious sisters.
At the reception following the Prayer Service, Bishop Brennan honored our Jubilarians for their years of service to Valley Catholics.
For a list of our Jubilarians this year, please click here.
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Save the Date:
Closing Mass for the Jubilee Year
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The end of the Jubilee Year is fast approaching!
Valley Catholics are invited to attend a Solemn Mass for the Closing of the Jubilee Year celebrated by Bishop Brennan.
The Mass will take place on Sunday, December 28th, the Feast of the Holy Family, at St. John's Cathedral in Fresno at 3:30pm.
| | Catholic Charities and KSEE24's 17th Annual Turkey Drive | | |
The KSEE24 Turkey Drive with Catholic Charities is back for its 17th year!
Bishop Brennan encourages the faithful to drop off frozen turkeys to KSEE24 studios on Tuesday, November 25th from 5:00am to 7:00pm.
Your generosity helps ensure every family can celebrate Thanksgiving with gratitude, dignity and a warm meal.
Catholic Charities, with your help, aims to provide support for at least 2,000 families who may go without a Thanksgiving meal. Every gift, big or small, helps make that possible.
To give today, text TURKEY2 to 50155 or click here to give online.
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Courtesy of Mackenzie Villalobos,
Development Director, Catholic Charities
| | | November is Restorative Justice Month | |
Did you know? Bishop Brennan is on the California Catholic Conference's Restorative Justice Committee.
Restorative Justice addresses the need for healing and hope for those who have committed crime and those who have been affected by crime. For resources on Restorative Justice, please click the button below.
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| Bishop Brennan wishes his Diocesan Staff a Happy Birthday | | Office of Catholic Education | | |
100 Years of Excellence
St. Anne's School, Porterville
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St. Anne’s School in Porterville proudly celebrated its Centennial Celebration: 100 Years of Excellence!
More than 300 guests gathered for an evening filled with fellowship, memories, and celebration.
The program was emceed by alumna Laura Garcia and featured heartfelt tributes from the Lombardi family (alumni family). Prayers were offered by Fr. Dan Avila, Msgr. Scott Daugherty, and Advisory Board member, Erik Santos.
Guests also heard remarks from St. Anne's School Principal, Kayla Trueblood and a special proclamation presented by Tulare County Supervisor, Dennis Townsend.
St. Anne’s School is grateful to God for 100 years of blessings and graces! They look forward to the next 100 years of excellence in faith and academics!
| | | Courtesy of Erik Santos, Advisory Board Member, St. Anne's School | | |
Veterans Day
Our Lady of Miracles School, Gustine
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Students at Our Lady of Miracles School in Gustine welcomed local veterans to the campus for a Flag Raising Ceremony, prayer, and gifts of thanks.
Following the ceremony, the school joined the Annual Veterans Day Parade in downtown Gustine!
| | | Courtesy of Julie M. Barcelos, M.Ed., Principal, Our Lady of Miracles Catholic School, Gustine | | |
Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe
St. John's Cathedral, Fresno
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Celebrate the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe at St. John's Cathedral! All are invited to a family celebration on Thursday, December 11th at 7pm in support of St. John's ministries.
On Friday, December 12th, multiple Masses will be celebrated at the Cathedral. Please see the flyer below for the list of Mass times.
| Courtesy of Neira Herrera. Clergy/Parish Administrative Assistant, St. John's Cathedral |
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Bereavement Ministry
St. Lucy's, Fowler
| The Bereavement Ministry, San Jose del Consuelo, from St. Lucy's Parish led a rosary prayer at the Fowler Cemetery with parishioners to pray for our beloved departed. | | | Courtesy of Olivia Mancillas, Parish Communication Coordinator, St. Lucy's Catholic Church, Fowler | |
Building a Place of Divine Worship for Generations to Come
The Norbertine Canonesses of the Bethlehem Priory of St. Joseph, Tehachapi
The Norbertine Sisters need your support to build a monastery to accommodate their growing community. With the increased number of promising candidates for future Canonesses, they are running out of room to receive new vocations.
The Norbertine Sisters invite you to pray and discern whether God may be calling you to support their Canonry through your prayers, generosity or by sharing their story with others. Click the button below to learn more.
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Finding Hope & Healing:
A Grief and Healing Workshop
Crime Survivors Ministry
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The Crime Survivors Ministry is offering a Grief and Healing Workshop for those who have lost a loved one by an act of violence.
The workshop is a six part series and begins on Saturday, January 10th, 2026 at St. John the Evangelist Church in Wasco.
The registration deadline is December 1st. For more information and to register, please contact Deacon Jerry at (661) 758-6688.
| Courtesy of Cielito 'Maciel' Godburn, Crime Survivors Ministry | | | *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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