Diocesan Approved Ministry Events

St. Anthony Retreat Center and Invitation to Pray

Catechetical Ministries in Motion

Sacred Heart, Bakersfield

A few weeks ago, I had the pleasure of being invited to the parish of Sacred Heart in Bakersfield to provide a catechetical workshop of which one of the topics was the spirituality of the vocation of catechesis. 

 When I went over the topic, I focused on the person of the catechist and the relationship of the catechist and Christ in the development and growth of the faith within the ministry and oneself. 

Because the content of faith is one Person, the Person of Christ, the person of the catechist is fundamental to the success in the development of that faith and all its content, which can be achieved through a vocation. 

To be a catechist is to live the vocation of Baptism. It is through Baptism and much later, through Confirmation that catechists are called to proclaim the Kingdom of God. Therefore, it is necessary that catechists be aware of the mission of assuming catechesis in the community. 

Article by: Roman Flores, Catechetical Ministries Coordinator

Catholic School Enrollment

According to the California Association of Private School Organizations, Catholic School Enrollment Increased This Academic Year

Synod on Synodality

We Want to Hear Your Voice, the People of God

Ever since we began hearing about the Synod on Synodality, we have been informed that Pope Francis vision is to hear the voice of the People of God. As he typically does, our Holy Father reminds us that we are not to ignore the voices of those who are not physically in the pews in the Church but remain in the peripheries.

There are many reasons that people do not cross the threshold of the Church building: transportation issues, work schedules, illness, or difficult family situations. There are also those who may be homeless or living in their vehicles, who then feel embarrassed or unwelcome in the Church. Some may have been hurt or are struggling their faith. Whatever the reason, they are part of the Church, and their voice should also be heard. 

Help us share the good news of the Synod! Share pictures of your parish Synod experiences on social media and tag #synodDOF. Want to share your parish story? Contact Rosie at [email protected] to submit a short article on your parish Synod experience in future Diocese of Fresno newsletters! 



Article by: Rose M. Hernandez, Director of Formation and Evangelization