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Proclaim the Good News
The Diocese of Fresno's Weekly Newsletter, published every Monday morning.
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| Rest in Peace, Pope Francis | | |
"Pope Francis’ unwavering spirit of
service has left a profound and lasting impact on the life of our Church. May
his example of compassion and
outreach continue to inspire us all.
I ask that you join me in prayer: Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him."
- Bishop Brennan
As we mourn the passing of Pope Francis, join us in honoring him and the impact he had on the Life of the Church and Valley Catholics.
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Bishop Brennan wishes the
Faithful a Happy Easter
Bishop Brennan and the Diocese of Fresno wish you a simply joyous and wonderful Easter Season.
Click the button below to read Bishop Brennan's Easter Message to the Faithful.
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1st Annual Diocese of Fresno Cup
Basketball Game and Seminarian Fundraiser
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It's our 1st Annual Diocese of Fresno Cup! Get ready to witness our Seminarians take on a team of our Clergy on the basketball court.
Join us on Friday, June 27th at the SJM High School Gym in Fresno to celebrate vocations and fundraise for seminarian formation.
This is a free ticketed event but reservations are required. To reserve a ticket or to find out how to support the event, call Joseph Moore, Assistant to the Vocations Director, at (559) 488-7424.
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Chancellor, Deacon Mark Schultz represented the Diocese of Fresno at the recent Garden of Innocence gathering at Mountain View Cemetery.
This year, the Garden of Innocence provided a dignified burial for 5 abandoned and unidentified babies (1 boy & 4 girls) who were given the names of Nathan, Violet, Faith, Amanda and Christina. They will join over 150 other infant brothers and sisters who have been previously laid to rest with respect, compassion, and kindness.
Garden of Innocence seeks to offer honorable funeral services for the most vulnerable by laying children to rest in a loving environment.
| | Article by Deacon Mark Schultz, Chancellor, Director of the Diaconate, Diocese of Fresno | | |
Bishop Brennan congratulates all who were Confirmed
at St. Aloysius in Tulare!
| | Courtesy of Jane Machado, St. Aloysius Church, Tulare | | Bishop Brennan wishes his Diocesan staff a Happy Birthday | |
Do you feel the Call to the Priesthood?
Discernment Group Meetings
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The Diocese of Fresno’s Office of Vocations is offering Discernment Group Meetings to provide support, encouragement and information as you consider the vocation to the priesthood.
Join them at their upcoming meeting on Sunday, May 4th at St. Jude Church in Easton starting 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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Live Stations of the Cross
Our Lady of Fatima School, Los Banos
| | The 8th grade students at Our Lady of Fatima School in Los Banos hosted a Live Stations of the Cross during Holy Week. | | Courtesy of Karen Forte, Principal, Our Lady of Fatima School, Los Banos | |
Fr. Rob Galea in Concert
St. Brigid Church, Hanford and St. Rita's Church, Tulare
St. Brigid, Hanford and St. Rita's, Tulare invite you to night of music and inspiration with Fr. Rob Galea. Join them on Wednesday, May 7th at St. Rita's New Church in Tulare beginning at 7:00pm. Get your tickets today!
| Courtesy of Daniel Torres, Office Manager, St. Brigid, Hanford | | | Office of Formation and Evangelization | |
Update on the 2025 Diocesan Congress
A Message from the Office of Formation
and Evangelization Staff
Dear friends,
For over 30 years, the Office of Formation and Evangelization has been pleased to provide formation and community building through our Diocesan Congress. We are grateful for the hundreds of people who have been a part of this event, both as attendees and volunteers. We are especially grateful to the donors, sponsors and exhibitors who made it possible.
This year, the Diocesan Congress will not take place. We have decided to take a hiatus from this event to discern the best way to serve the leadership and the People of God in the Diocese of Fresno in the future.
Many blessings,
The Staff of the Office of Formation and Evangelization
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Retrouvaille: A Lifeline for Married Couples
Partnering Together to Heal Couples
Retrouvaille is Christian-based ministry that offers a three-stage program to help couples improve their marriages.
First, there is a weekend program followed by post-weekend meetings. Afterwards, there is monthly gatherings with small groups of couples for support and growth.
A Retrouvaille Program is starting soon in Bakersfield and Fresno!
- June 6-8, 2025: hosted by Bakersfield Community
- July 11-13, 2025: hosted by Fresno Community
- November 7-9, 2025: hosted by Fresno Community
To learn more about the upcoming Retrouvaille Week Program, please visit retroca.com or call 1-800-470-2230.
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Senior Retreat: Living Life in Christ with Faith and Hope
St. Anthony Retreat Center, Three Rivers
Join St. Anthony Retreat Center in Three Rivers for their Annual Senior Retreat from May 6th to the 8th!
The retreat will focus on living life in Christ with faith and hope. Register today!
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Palm Sunday - April 13, 2025
St. Mary the Miraculous Church, Delano held a procession to our Lady of Guadalupe Church in Delano on Palm Sunday.
| | | Courtesy of Jacob Valdez, Diocesan Seminarian | | | |
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Holy Thursday - April 17, 2025
The Shrine of St. Therese, Fresno celebrated the Mass of the Lord's Supper and Washing of the Feet.
| | | Courtesy of Maria Elena, Shrine of St. Therese, Fresno | | | |
Take an inside look of the Holy Thursday Mass celebrated at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church in Clovis. | | | Courtesy of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, Clovis | | | Good Friday, April 18, 2025 | | | |
Live Stations of the Cross at
St. Rita's Church, Tulare
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Courtesy of Zuleima Becerra Ruiz,
St. Rita's Church, Tulare
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The high school and confirmation students at St. Ann in Ridgecrest reenacted the Live Stations of the Cross on Good Friday.
Courtesy of Marla Morgan, CRE,
St. Ann, Ridgecrest
| | | Easter Vigil, April 19, 2025 | | | |
St. Augustine Church in Lamont celebrated a beautiful Easter Vigil Mass! | |
| | Courtesy of Brianda Perez, Parish Secretary, St. Augustine Church, Lamont | | | |
Check out the photos from the Easter Vigil Mass at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church in Delano! | | | Courtesy of Jacob Valdez, Diocesan Seminarian | | | |
St. Rita's Church in Tulare welcomed catechumens into the Church through the Sacrament of Baptism during the Easter Vigil Mass! | Courtesy of Zuleima Becerra Ruiz, St. Rita's Church, Tulare | | | |
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Congratulations to the Catechumen candidates at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church in Clovis who were welcomed into the Church this Easter Vigil!
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The Paschal Candle is a significant symbol of the Easter Vigil. Check out a few photos from the Easter Vigil Mass at St. John's Cathedral in Fresno.
Courtesy of Monica Dinis, Office Assistant,
St. John's Cathedral, Fresno
| | | *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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