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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Due to Thanksgiving, Proclaim the Good News will not be published next week on Monday, Dec. 2, 2024.
See you back on Monday, Dec. 9th, 2024!
Thank you for your understanding.
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The Pastoral Center will be closed for Thanksgiving on Thursday, Nov. 28 and Friday, Nov. 29, 2024
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Bishop Brennan encourages the faithful to support the Diocese of Fresno's 16th Annual Turkey Drive
Bishop Brennan calls on the faithful to lend a helping hand to their neighbors this Thanksgiving by donating to the Annual Turkey Drive!
The Diocese of Fresno's Catholic Charities will collect frozen turkeys and food donations on Tuesday, November 26th at the KSEE24 Studios parking lot in Fresno from 5:00 am to 7:00 pm. We hope to see you there!
Pictured above: Bishop Brennan with Executive Director of Catholic Charities, Jeff Negrete and KSEE24 Anchor, Taryn Mitchell!
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The Feast Day of Our Lady of Guadalupe: December 12th | |
Bishop Brennan will celebrate The Feast Day of Our Lady of Guadalupe Mass at St. John's Cathedral in Fresno on Thursday, December 12th. We ask the faithful to join us for this beautiful celebration.
- 4:30 AM Rosary
- 5:00 AM Mañanitas
- 5:30 AM Spanish Mass
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Thanksgiving Day Mass
St. John's Cathedral, Fresno
All are invited to the Thanksgiving Day Mass celebrated by Bishop Brennan at St. John's Cathedral in Fresno on Thursday, November 28th at 9:00 am.
Everyone is invited to bring their families' Thanksgiving dinner food basket for a blessing during the Mass!
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Coming Soon: Advent Reflections
The Diocese of Fresno's Office of Communications is happy to announce the return of our Advent Reflections! Visit our social media pages during the Advent season each week to hear Sunday Gospel reflections from our clergy.
Our first Advent Reflection video featuring Fr. James Tasy will be out on Monday, December 2nd!
Giving a reflection on the Second Sunday of Advent's gospel will be Msgr. Perry Kavookjian on Thursday, December 5th!
Stay tuned!
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Bishop Brennan Congratulates All Clergy Who Celebrate Anniversaries
in the Month of November
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Priesthood Discernment Group Meeting
Are you called to be a priest?
Are you considering the priesthood? The Office of Vocations is offering discernment group meetings for those who are feeling the call to be a priest. These meetings are intended to provide support, encouragement and information as you consider the vocation to the priesthood!
Join them at their next meeting on Saturday, December 7th at St. Catherine's Church in Dinuba at 6:00 pm.
For more information, please contact Fr. Iván Hernández Melchor, Director of Vocations, at (559) 488-7424 or vocations@dioceseoffresno.org.
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Courtesy of Fr. Ivan Hernandez Melchor,
Director of Vocations
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75th Memorial Mass of Our Lady of Victory
Our Lady of Victory, Fresno
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Join Our Lady of Victory Church in Fresno in celebration of their 75th Memorial Mass! All are invited to attend this special Mass celebrated by Bishop Brennan on Wednesday, November 27th at 6:00 pm.
This celebration marks the date of Our Lady of Victory Church's first Mass on November 27, 1949.
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Courtesy of Enya Oceguera, Office Manger, Our Lady of Victory, Fresno | | |
A Celtic Christmas
St. Mary's Church, Fresno
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World acclaimed Irish tenor, Emmet Cahill, is coming to St. Mary's Church in Fresno!
Get your tickets for "A Celtic Christmas" on Monday, December 2nd at 7:00pm today!
- General Admission: $40
- VIP Meet and Greet: $60
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Courtesy of Zayera Garza, St. Mary Queen of Apostles, Fresno | | |
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Annual Filipino Grand Simbang Gabi
Holy Spirit Church, Fresno
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All are invited to the Grand Simbang Gabi celebrated by Fr. Sal Gonzalez, the Diocese of Fresno's Vicar General!
Bring your family and friends to this celebration on Friday, December 13th at Holy Spirit Church in Fresno beginning at 6:00 pm!
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Catholic Professional and Business Club | | |
Annual Christmas Breakfast
Reserve your spot today!
The Catholic Professional and Business Club invites you to their Annual Christmas Breakfast meeting on Friday, December 13th at Pardini's in Fresno beginning at 7:15 am.
The guest speaker is Melita Mudri-Zubacz, Vice Principal and Music Program Director of Our Lady of Perpetual Help School in Clovis!
Joining her is OLPH School Choir! The students will perform traditional and sacred carols as an exclusive concert for the Catholic Professional and Business Club!
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Meet guest speaker:
Melita Mudri-Zubacz
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Health and Nursing Ministry | |
Celebrating Thankfulness
Practicing Thankfulness and Gratitude
Take a look at the health benefits of practicing thankfulness and gratitude as you celebrate Thanksgiving this year.
There's many health benefits including:
- Lower blood pressure
- Better sleep quality
- Increased mental strength
- Improved productivity
Take a moment every day to notice and acknowledge the things you're grateful for!
It can brighten your outlook, boost your mood and help you feel more positive in the face of challenges.
Happy Thanksgiving from Health Ministries!
Courtesy of Health and Nursing Ministry
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*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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