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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 Veterans Day, the Pastoral Center will be closed today, November 11th. | |
The Diocese of Fresno's Annual
Clergy and Religious Gathering
The Diocese of Fresno's Annual Clergy and Religious Gathering was a wonderful evening of prayer and fraternity. All clergy and religious gathered for a Prayer Service celebrated by Bishop Brennan at St. Mary's Church in Visalia.
During the reception following the Prayer Service, Bishop Brennan honored our Jubilarians for their service and dedication to the Diocese of Fresno. For a list of our Jubilarians, please click here.
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The 16th Annual Turkey Drive:
Help Bless Families this Thanksgiving!
The Diocese of Fresno's Catholic Charities and KSEE24's 16th Annual Turkey Drive is coming up! This holiday season, we call on the community to help bless families with Thanksgiving meals.
How to give: On Tuesday, November 26th, drive up to KSEE24 Studios with your turkey donations from 5:00 am to 7:00 pm. Catholic Charities will be there to collect your donations!
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Bishop Brennan Congratulates All Clergy Who Celebrate Anniversaries
in the Month of November
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Office of Catholic Education | | |
Veterans Day Parade
Our Lady of Fatima School, Los Banos
Our Lady of Fatima School in Los Banos participated in the 9th Annual Los Banos Veterans Parade!
During the parade, the students showed their support and appreciation for our veterans.
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Courtesy of Our Lady of Fatima School, Los Banos | | |
Dia de los Muertos Prayer Service
St. Anthony's School, Fresno
St. Anthony's School honored and celebrated the lives of their loved ones during their Dia de los Muertos Prayer Service.
Check out their beautiful Ofrenda!
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Courtesy of Jacqueline Jarvis, Art Teacher, St. Anthony's School, Fresno | | |
Praying the Rosary for America and Life
St. Malachy Parish, Tehachapi
For nearly two years, a group of parishioners from St. Malachy Parish in Tehachapi have met at the town's busiest intersection to demonstrate support for life and pray the Rosary every week.
All are invited to join and pray together every Wednesday at 4:00pm with them! For details, please contact the parish at (661) 822-3060.
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Come and Follow Me
Shrine of St. Thérèse, Fresno
EPJ Fresno invites all young adults for a faith-filled day of fraternity and community.
Join them for Intercom: Come and Follow Me on Saturday, November 16th at the Shrine of St. Therese in Fresno beginning at 8:30 am.
Tickets are $15 per person! For more information and tickets, please contact Maria at (559) 305-6290
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Rosary with St. Lucy's
Society of San Jose de Consuelo
St. Lucy's Parish, Fowler
After the All Souls Day Mass at St. Lucy's Church in Fowler, a rosary prayer was led by their parish funeral ministry, Society of San Jose de Consuelo, at the Fowler Cemetery.
After the rosary, the Society of San Jose de Consuelo members visited the resting places of St. Lucy's families loved ones.
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Courtesy of Olivia Mancillas, Parish Communication Coordinator, St. Lucy's Catholic Church, Fowler
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All Saints Day at our Parishes!
Check out how our parishes celebrated All Saints Day!
St. Augustine, Lamont
| Brianda Perez, Parish Secretary/Front desk, St Augustine Parish, Lamont | | |
Our Lady of Lourdes, Corcoran
Our Lady of Lourdes Parish in Corcoran held their first All Saints Day Celebration! Everyone was invited to dress as their favorite Saint for a chance to win a prize.
Pictured below: Fr. Juan Carlos Reynoso blessing the Saints during Mass!
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Courtesy of Yulissa Gonzalez- Parish Office Manager, Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Corcoran | | |
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St. John's Cathedral, Fresno | | |
Courtesy of Monica Dinis, Office Assistant, St. John's Cathedral, Fresno | | |
Annual Festival of Trees
Benefits Local Non-Profits
All are invited to the Annual Festival of Trees at the St. Anthony Retreat Center in Three Rivers on Thursday, December 5th from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm!
This event features Christmas trees decorated by local charities and non-profits who auction their trees! All proceeds benefit the specific charities and non-profits. For more information, click here.
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*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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