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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 Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the Pastoral Center will be closed today, Monday, January 20th, 2025. | |
Official Designated Jubilee Sites for the Year of Hope | |
The Diocese of Fresno announces the official designated Jubilee sites for the Jubilee Year of Hope.
- St. John's Cathedral, Fresno
- Shrine of St. Thérèse, Fresno
- Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe, Co-Patroness of the Unborn, Bakersfield
- Shrine of St. Jude Thaddeus, Livingston
- St. Ann, Ridgecrest
- St. Charles Borromeo, Visalia
During the Year of Hope, you have the opportunity to gain an indulgence. For more information on indulgences and how to gain one, please click here.
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Bishop Brennan's Open Letter on Central Valley Immigration Challenges | Read Bishop Brennan's open letter regarding the immigration challenges that the Central Valley has been facing over the past several weeks. |
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Annual Clergy Convocation
Our bishops, priests and deacons will be attending their Annual Clergy Convocation on Tuesday, January 21st and Wednesday, January 22nd.
We ask the faithful to pray for our clergy as they attend their annual convocation!
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Congratulations, Fr. Guadalupe Vargas! | |
Bishop Brennan appointed Fr. Guadalupe Vargas as the Adjutant Judicial Vicar for the Diocese of Fresno's Tribunal Office!
Congratulations, Fr. Guadalupe, on your new assignment!
Effective: January 25, 2025
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Fresno - Clovis Prayer Breakfast
Unite as believers and pray for our communities at the Fresno-Clovis Prayer Breakfast featuring keynote speaker, Dallas Jenkins!
Join us as we seek God's direction on Tuesday, February 18, 2025 at the Fresno Convention Center Exhibit Hall from 7:00 am to 9:00 am.
For tickets and additional details, please click here.
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Christian Vision for Criminal Justice Reform
All are invited to "A Christian Vision for Criminal Justice Reform" featuring author, Matthew Martens from February 6th to the 7th at Fresno Pacific University.
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Bishop Brennan wishes his Diocesan Staff a Happy Birthday | |
Office of the Vicar General | | | |
Happy Retirement, Fr. Paul Kado!
Join the Diocese of Fresno in wishing Fr. Paul Kado a Happy Retirement.
Thank you for your years of ministry and service to the Lord!
Effective: January 25, 2025
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Are you considering the Priesthood?
Discernment Group Meetings
The Office of Vocations invites all who are considering the priesthood to their Discernment Group Meetings! Join them at their upcoming meeting on Sunday, February 2nd, at Sacred Heart Church in Merced at 6:00pm.
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 the Office of Vocations | | |
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Thank you, Catechists!
St. Ann, Ridgecrest
Fr. Santiago Iriarte, pastor of St. Ann in Ridgecrest, recently presented four of our catechists their basic catechist certificate.
We are so proud of their commitment to teaching our parish children our faith. Thank you, Catechists, for your hard work!
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Recently, St. Ann Church held a special youth group gathering for the 6th-8th graders.
They came together for pizza, snacks, games and a lesson on the Baptism of Jesus! Thank you to Fr. Santiago, our catechists and confirmation students who helped.
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Courtesy of Marla Morgan, CRE,
St. Ann, Ridgecrest
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Courtesy of Fr. Sergio Perez, OSJ | |
Feast of Holy Spouses
Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish, Bakersfield
In celebration of their 100th anniversary, Our Lady of Guadalupe parish in Bakersfield invites all married couples to attend the Bilingual Mass of the Holy Spouses!
Date: Thursday, January 23, 2025
Time: 7:00 pm
Location: 4600 E Brundage Ln, Bakersfield, 93307
For couples who were married at OLG parish, you will receive a special blessing at the Mass. You're also encouraged to bring your wedding photo to share with others!
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Health and Nursing Ministry | |
Become the Best Version of You in 2025!
Check out these tips!
1. Be curious. Learn something new every day.
2. Move it - activity is good! Stretch yourself.
3. Hydrate. Don’t wait until you are thirsty to drink your water.
4. Focus on the task at hand.
5. Shift your mindset - embrace positivity!
6. Find joy in the moment.
7. Listen to your intuition.
8. Allow time to recharge mind, body and soul.
9. Give - be of service to others.
10. Get sleep, it's one of the most important events of your day.
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Courtesy of Health and Nursing 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! |
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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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