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Proclaim the Good News
The Diocese of Fresno's Weekly Newsletter, published every Monday morning.
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Bishop Brennan attends
Catholic Charities Annual Harvest of Hope
Bishop Brennan, President of Catholic Charities, attended the organization's Annual Harvest of Hope fundraiser in Fresno on September 14th. It was a beautiful and special evening in celebration of hope and generosity!
Bishop Brennan presented the Ministry of Presence Award to Stanley and Darlene Spano and Holy Spirit Outreach Ministry in honor of their incredible work and generosity.
Thank you to everyone who attended in support of Catholic Charities' mission to serve those in the greatest need.
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Bishop Brennan and Jeff Negrete,
Executive Director of the Diocese of Fresno's Catholic Charities
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Courtesy of Cesar Rios, Digital Marketing & Development Specialist, Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Fresno | | |
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Celebrate the Feast Day of
St. Therese, the Patroness Saint of the Diocese of Fresno
Bishop Brennan invites the faithful to celebrate the Feast Day of St. Therese, the patroness saint of the Diocese of Fresno.
A veneration and Mass will be celebrated on October 1, 2024 at the Shrine of St. Therese in Fresno.
Check out the schedule!
- 8:00 AM: Mass
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5:00 PM: Veneration of St. Therese's Relics
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6:00 PM: Bilingual Mass celebrated by Bishop Brennan
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Help California Bishops Lobby Governor Newsom
With the two-year legislative session over, lawmakers have turned over all passed bills to Governor Newsom, who has until September 30th, 2024 to either sign or veto each bill. There are several bills that can use your voice as we wait for the Governor to determine their fate.
Click the button below to learn how you can use your voice on the following bills courtesy of the California Catholic Conference:
- SB 1414
- AB 2085
- SB 1001
- Back to School
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The Annual Blue Mass is THIS WEEK!
Bishop Brennan invites all first responders and the faithful to the Annual Blue Mass THIS Friday, September 27th at St. John's Cathedral in Fresno beginning at 12:15pm.
We encourage you to join us in honoring our first responders who help protect and serve our communities. We hope to see you there!
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Bishop Brennan Congratulates All Clergy Who Celebrate Anniversaries
in the Month of September
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The Rite of Institution as Acolyte
Congratulations to our Diaconate Candidates
The Diocese of Fresno's diaconate candidates were instituted in the ministry of Acolyte on Saturday, September 21st, the Feast of St. Matthew.
Becoming an Acolyte marks the diaconate candidates final year of formation before, God-willing, their Ordination to the Permanent Diaconate. As an acolyte, they will serve at the altar and assist our priests and deacons throughout our parishes.
Congratulations to our diaconate candidates!
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Save the Date for Holy Spirit's Pro-Life Mass
Holy Spirit Church, Fresno
Celebrate Respect Life Month with Holy Spirit Parish and their Knights of Columbus and Respect Life Ministry!
Save the date for their Annual Pro-Life Mass on Saturday, October 5th at Holy Spirit Church in Fresno at 8:00am. Make sure to visit the Respect Life table after the Masses on October 5th and 6th! There will be a blessing and gift for new expectant parents along with respect life resources.
Courtesy of Andia Faust, Respect Life Ministry, Holy Spirit Church, Fresno
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Fall Festival & Outdoor Bilingual Mass
Sacred Heart Church, Fresno
Sacred Heart Church invites you to their Fall Festival and Outdoor Bilingual Mass! Join them on Sunday, October 6th for music, food, games, a silent auction and raffle drawing.
For more information, please call (559) 237-4121.
Courtesy of Sacred Heart Church, Fresno
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Twilight and Roses Gala
The Shrine of St. Therese, Fresno
The Shrine of St. Therese cordially invites you to join them for an evening of Twilight and Roses under the stars at their Rose Garden!
Join them on Saturday, October 12, 2024 at 6:00pm for a beautiful evening of fellowship. For sponsorship information, please contact (559) 268-6388.
Courtesy of Kim Huckaby
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The History of the People of God in the Old Testament
St. Brigid Church, Hanford
All are welcome to attend a series of talks breaking down the history of the people of God in the Old Testament. Join Deacon John Sousa at St. Brigid Church's McHugh Hall in Hanford for a presentation every Monday from 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm beginning Monday, October 7th and ending on Monday, November 25th.
Courtesy of Amy Lowe, St. Brigid Church, Hanford
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Come and Pray with Us: Rosary and Procession
Holy Spirit Church, Fresno
Join Holy Spirit Church in Fresno for a Rosary and Procession on Sunday, October 13th at 12:30pm. The rosary and procession will be in honor of Our Lady of Fatima's last apparition to the children of Fatima, Lucia, St. Jacinta and St. Francisco.
Courtesy of Filomena Fagundes,
Holy Spirit Church, Fresno
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Vocation Discernment Retreat
Oblates of St. Joseph
All single men ages 18-35 who are considering a vocation to religious life or priesthood are invited to attend a Vocation Retreat with the Oblates of St. Joseph (OSJ)!
The retreat will be on October 11th to the 13th at Mt. St. Joseph Seminary in Loomis, CA.
For more information please contact Fr. Brian Crawford, OSJ (831) 239-5686 or vocations@osjusa.org.
| Courtesy of Fr. Sergio Perez, OSJ, Our Lady of Guadalupe Church, Bakersfield | | | |
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Young Adult Spanish Retreat
Register Today!
Are you looking for an opportunity to connect with young Spanish-speaking Catholics and deepen your relationship with God? Click here to register for our Young Adult Spanish Retreat! You do not want to miss this amazing opportunity.
- Limited space available
- $200 per person
- Scholarships are available!
For more information, please contact Lupita Hernandez at lupe@stanthonyretreat.org or call
(559) 561-1038.
Courtesy of Luis A. Sandoval, Youth Center Director, Santa Teresita Youth Conference Center, Three Rivers
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The Diocese of Fresno's Catholic Committee on Scouting
Faith, Family and Adventure
Your family is invited to join a Catholic Scouting unit within the Boy Scouts of America (BSA) Sequoia Council in Fresno!
Boys and girls within our diocese are welcome to join Catholic Scouting! Young people involved in Catholic Scouting have the opportunity to earn Religious Emblems and Religious Activity patches by completing faith-focused activities and projects.
For more information on Catholic Scouting, attend an info session at a scouting unit near you by visiting beascout.org.
Courtesy of Rick Durr, Vice Chair, Catholic Committee on Scouting
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Fr. Gregory Beaumont and Bishop Brennan at the 2024 Diocesan Scout Mass. | | |
*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, Promotion & Marketing Specialist 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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