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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 invites all Valley Catholics to the Annual Chrism Mass | |
Bishop Brennan will celebrate the Diocese of Fresno's Annual Chrism Mass this Thursday, April 10th at St. Charles Borromeo Church in Visalia beginning at 2:00pm.
During the Chrism Mass, Bishop Brennan will bless the sacramental oils and renew the vows of our priests. All are invited to attend!
A livestream of the Mass will be available here for those who cannot make it.
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National Child Abuse Prevention Month
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April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month.
The Diocese of Fresno is committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of our youth. For resources on how to protect our children and youth, please visit our Safe Environment page on our Diocesan website.
| | Prison Ministry Prayer Resources for the Diocese of Fresno | |
The Diocese of Fresno was recently awarded a generous grant from Catholic Extension Society for Prison Ministry Prayer Resources. This award allowed the Diocese to acquire dozens of Bibles and Liturgy of the Hours volumes in English and Spanish.
These prayer resources will be given to our incarcerated brothers at Pleasant Valley State Prison and utilized under the direction of Chaplain Andres Zamudio.
With these materials, the joy and Good News of the Gospel, will be further shared to a faith-seeking community that is thirsty for the eternal Message of Hope that is held within.
| Pictured below: Deacon Mark Schultz, Bishop Brennan and Chaplain Andres Zamudio | Article by Deacon Mark Schultz, Chancellor | |
Bishop Brennan Congratulates all Clergy who Celebrate
Anniversaries in the Month of April
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Carlos Acutis: Roadmap to Reality
Movie Recommendation
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Did you know? The first Millennial Saint, Carlos Acutis, will be canonized in Rome on Sunday, April 27th. On that same day, a movie reflecting on his life and impact on today's youth will be out in theaters.
Tickets for Carlos Acutis: Roadmap to Reality are on sale now!
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Math SuperBowl
St. Anne's School, Porterville
The mathletes at St. Anne's School in Porterville competed in Tulare County's Math SuperBowl at the Visalia Convention Center recently!
Courtesy of St. Anne's School, Porterville
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24 Hours for the Lord
St. Paul Catholic Newman Center, Fresno
| The St. Paul Catholic Newman Center in Fresno held 24 hours of perpetual adoration as part of the worldwide 24 Hours for the Lord initiative to offer extended periods of adoration. | | | |
Courtesy of Allyson Wegner, Communications Coordinator/Admin. Assistant,
St. Paul Catholic Newman Center, Fresno
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Confirmation Retreat
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, Bakersfield
| The 1st year Confirmation students at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish attended their Confirmation Retreat at the Santa Teresita Youth Conference Center in Three Rivers! | | | Courtesy of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Youth Ministry, Bakersfield | | | |
Live Stations of the Cross
Our Lady of Victory, Fresno
| Join Our Lady of Victory Parish in Fresno for a Live Stations of the Cross on Friday, April 18th at 7:00pm! | |
Courtesy of Enya Oceguera, Office Manager,
Our Lady of Victory Church, Fresno
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Lenten Observance
St. John's Cathedral, Fresno
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St. John's Cathedral is observing Lent through prayer and fasting.
Every Friday during Lent, St. John's Knights of Columbus host a Lenten Fish Dinner. A Stations of the Cross is also held at the Cathedral.
As Holy Week approaches, please click the button below to view St. John's Cathedral's Holy Week schedule.
| | | Courtesy of Monica Dinis, Office Assistant, St. John's Cathedral, Fresno | | | |
A Night of Praise and Worship
St. Anthony Mary Claret, Fresno
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St. Anthony Mary Claret in Fresno invites you to a Night of Praise and Worship with singer Ge'La on Wednesday, April 9th!
- Doors open at 4:00 pm
- Concert: 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
- Tickets: $20.00
Courtesy of Guadalupe Flores, Office Manager,
St. Anthony Mary Claret, Fresno
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High School Camp: Encountering Mercy, A Constant Pursuit
Santa Teresita Youth Conference Center, Three Rivers
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The Santa Teresita Youth Conference Center's High School Camp is for all high school youth who love the outdoors and want to enrich their Catholic faith!
The High School Camp will involve music, skits, dynamic programming, swimming, hiking, liturgy, basketball, creative arts and more.
- When: July 14 - 18, 2025
- Registration is open!
- Scholarships available upon request
| Courtesy of Luis Sandoval, Youth Center Director, Santa Teresita Youth Conference Center | | Office of Evangelization and Formation | | |
Encounter School of Prophetic Ministry
2-Day Weekend School
The Encounter Ministries-Fresno invites you to the Encounter School of Prophetic Ministry Event from May 30th to May 31st.
During this 2-day weekend school, you can step deeper into the prophetic, grow in intimacy with God and be equipped for Kingdom impact!
Don’t miss this life-changing experience! Register today!
| Courtesy of Diana Gomez, Encounter Fresno, Fresno Campus Director | | | *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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