Proclaim the Good News

The Diocese of Fresno's Weekly Newsletter, published every Monday morning.

October 3, 2022

Office of the Bishop

Bishop Brennan Honors Our First Responders At The 8th Annual Blue Mass

Bishop Brennan celebrated the 8th annual Blue Mass at St. John's Cathedral in Fresno.

During Mass, he blessed the badges and vehicles of our first responders.

Thank you to our First Responders!

Bishop Brennan Celebrates The 60th Anniversary Mass At

St. Anthony's School In Fresno

St. Anthony's School in Fresno reached their 60th anniversary as a school! Bishop Brennan presided the Mass with the help of the students of St. Anthony School.

Here's to many years with St. Anthony's!

View photos

Bishop Brennan Wishes His Diocesan Staff A Happy Birthday

Permanent Diaconate

Our Newly Ordained Permanent Deacons!

Congratulations To Our 17 Diaconates

Bishop Brennan ordained 17 Permanent Deacons at Holy Spirit Church, Fresno this past weekend.

Congratulations to our deacons on this wonderful journey!

Office of Communication

The Newly Updated Diocese Of Fresno Directory

Now Available For Your Viewing!

The Diocese of Fresno Directory is an important informational tool and research reference for parish offices, individuals and other organizations.

Please feel free to access our directory anytime on the Diocese of Fresno website.

View here

Office of Formation and Evangelization

ON-SITE REGISTRATION FOR 2022 DIOCESAN CONGRESS

Didn't Make The Deadline For Online Registration?

Our 2022 Diocesan Congress and Youth Day is THIS WEEK!

Online registration is now closed BUT on-site registration will be available at the Visalia Convention Center for October 7th and 8th.

We are excited to have so many great speakers, workshops and exhibitors from

October 7-9, 2022 at the Visalia Convention Center - prepared specially FOR YOU!

Visit website

Office of Education

Blessing Bag Day At St. Francis Parish School In Bakersfield

Packing Lunch For Those In Need

St. Francis Parish School will have a Blessing Bag day every 3rd Wednesday of each month. A Blessing Bag is a lunch that students pack for a person in need.

If you would like to participate, please pack a lunch! The packed lunches will be given to Catholic Charities and distributed to those in need.

Courtesy of Joan E. Bouchard, Superintendent of Catholic Schools

Parish Focus

Knights Of Columbus Installation At St. John's Cathedral

Congratulations To Our Newly Installed Knights!

Divine Mercy's 7th Annual Golf Tournament

Thank You For Supporting The Building Of The New Facility

Over 16k Raised For St. Patrick's Community Raffle!

Sending A Special Thank You

A HUGE thank you to all those who entered the St. Patrick's Community Raffle!!! Our winners were announced and contacted and prizes are being picked up.

Our goal was to raise at least $8,500. We raised a net amount of $16,452.90!! Thank you all for your generosity!

Courtesy of Rosemarie Pierce, Administrative Assistant at St. Patrick's Church, Merced

Our Lady Of Fatima Celebration At Good Shepherd Parish In Visalia

View Photos Of Their Celebration

Good Shepherd Catholic Parish of Visalia held their Our Lady of Fatima Celebration 2022!

A candlelight procession to St. Mary's Catholic Church where the rosary was said for the beloved deceased was held.

In addition, a procession in honor of Our Lady to St. Charles Borromeo Church also took place. The celebration ended with a carnival and auction at George McCann Memorial School!

All Souls Festival At St. Joseph Church, Los Banos

In Support Of Rebuilding The Parish Hall

Available in ESP

Knights of Columbus Kingsburg Golf Tournament

Prizes, Awards, Raffles and Fun!

Learn more and register

Diocesan Retreat Centers

Women's Spiritual Retreat

Enjoy A Peaceful And Healing Weekend With Other Women

Health & Nursing Ministry

Common Side Effects Of The COVID Booster

What To Expect After Booster Shot

The side effects resemble those of earlier COVID shots
Swollen lymph nodes
If you experience symptoms, you can take medicine to help relieve them
Plan to take it easy the following day
All in all, it's important to get the new COVID booster.

Frequently Asked Influenza (Flu) Questions

What's New For 2022-2023

Become informed on the 2022-2023 influenza (flu) season by visiting the CDC website here.

Courtesy of Roxanna Stevens, R.N., Faith Community Nurse

Prayer of the Week

Events

Event Name	Location	Time	More Info
The Mass: Passover of the New Covenant with Deacon John Sousa	St. Brigid Parish McHugh Hall, Hanford	October 3, 2022 7:00 PM-8:30 PM	View the Flyer
Faith and Blue	Loma Vista Church, Clovis	October 6, 2022 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM	View the flyer
Congress and Youth Day 2022	Visalia Convention Center, Visalia	October 7-9, 2022	View the Flyer
Rachel's Vineyard	St. Anthony Retreat Center, Three Rivers	October 7-9, 2022	View the Flyer
St. John's Guadalupe Society's Enchiladas Presale	St. John's Cathedral, Fresno	October 9, 2022	View the Flyer
The Mass: Passover of the New Covenant with Deacon John Sousa	St. Brigid Parish McHugh Hall, Hanford	October 10, 2022 7:00 PM-8:30 PM	View the Flyer
Women's Spiritual Retreat	St. Anthony Retreat Center, Three Rivers	October 14-16, 2022	View the Flyer
Harvest Dinner Dance	St. Mary's Church Hall, Sanger	October 15, 2022 6:00 PM- 11:00 PM	View the Flyer
St. John's Guadalupe Society's Enchiladas Presale	St. John's Cathedral, Fresno	October 16, 2022	View the Flyer
Knights of Columbus 4th Degree Father Dade Assembly BBQ	St. Anthony Retreat Center, Three Rivers	October 16, 2022 2:00 PM	View the Flyer
The Mass: Passover of the New Covenant with Deacon John Sousa	St. Brigid Parish McHugh Hall, Hanford	October 17, 2022 7:00 PM-8:30 PM	View the Flyer
Diocese of Fresno's Red Mass	St. John Cathedral, Fresno	October 21, 2022 12:10 PM	View the Flyer
Holy Spirit All Saints Trunk or Treat	Holy Spirit Church, Fresno	October 22, 2022 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM	View the Flyer
The Mass: Passover of the New Covenant with Deacon John Sousa	St. Brigid Parish McHugh Hall, Hanford	October 24, 2022 7:00 PM-8:30 PM	View the Flyer
28th Annual Marian Eucharistic Conference	Holy Spirit Church, Fresno	October 28 - 30, 2022	View the Flyer
All Souls Festival	St. Joseph Church, Los Banos	October 30, 2022 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM	View the Flyer
A Day of Remembrance and Healing Prayer Service	St. John the Evangelist Church, Wasco	November 6, 2022 9:30 AM	View the Flyer
Our Lady of Fatima Annual Celebration Raffle	Catholic School of Visalia, George McCann Memorial Campus	November 18, 2022	View the Flyer
A Night Under The Stars	Holy Spirit Church, Fresno	December 10, 2022 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM	View the Flyer
St. Mary's 10 Year Anniversary 10k Raffle	St. Mary's Church, Fresno	December 11, 2022 2:00 PM	View the Flyer
Consecration of St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church	St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church, Visalia	February 2, 2023 Time: TBD	Watch Video