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Proclaim the Good News
The Diocese of Fresno's Weekly Newsletter, published every Monday morning.
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Proclaim the Good News will not be published next week on Monday, Dec. 30, 2024.
Have a Merry Christmas!
See you back on Monday, January 6th, 2025!
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The Pastoral Center will be closed for Christmas on Wednesday, Dec. 25, 2024 |
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Merry Christmas from
Bishop Brennan and the Diocese of Fresno!
Bishop Brennan will celebrate Christmas Mass at St. John's Cathedral in Fresno at the following times:
- Christmas Eve Midnight Vigil Mass
- Christmas Morning Mass at 10:30am
To find a Mass time near you, click here to use our
Parish Finder.
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Bishop Brennan celebrates the
Golden Jubilee of Sr. Mary Margaret Tapang's Religious Profession
Bishop Brennan celebrated Mass for the 50th Anniversary of the Religious Profession of Sr. Mary Margaret Tapang, PDDM at St. Mary Queen of the Apostles Church in Fresno.
Happy Anniversary, Sr. Mary!
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Courtesy of Deacon Mark Schultz, Chancellor, Director of the Diaconate, Diocese of Fresno | | |
Bishop Brennan celebrates the
Feasts of Our Lady of Guadalupe and St. Lucy
On December 15th, Bishop Brennan celebrated the Feasts of Our Lady of Guadalupe (Dec. 12) and St. Lucy (Dec. 13) at St. Lucy's Church in Fowler. Following the Mass, the parish held St. Lucy's Got Talent, a platform for parishioners to showcase their talents. Bishop Brennan joined the talent show and sang a Christmas song!
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Courtesy of Olivia Mancillas, Parish Communication Coordinator, St. Lucy's Catholic Church, Fowler |
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Advent Reflections
Are you ready to say Yes to the Lord this Advent Season? Fr. Denny gives the faithful a few tips on how to say Yes to the Lord during his reflection on the Fourth Sunday of Advent.
That's a wrap on our Advent Reflections! Click here to catch up on the reflections from our clergy!
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Christmas Caroling with Bishop Brennan | |
Bishop Brennan and his Diocesan staff sang Christmas carols at the Pastoral Center's Christmas Gathering! One of the songs they sang is one of Bishop's favorite Christmas songs, Silent Night.
Did you know you can listen to Bishop's favorite Christmas songs on Spotify? Click here to check it out! This playlist is great for family gatherings!
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Central Valley
Anti Trafficking Symposium
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Join local leaders at the Central Valley Anti Trafficking Symposium on Saturday, January 4th at Peoples Church in Fresno to take a stand against human trafficking.
We ask the faithful to pray for all victims of human trafficking.
Click here to RSVP!
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Bishop Brennan wishes his Diocesan staff a Happy Birthday | | |
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Merry Christmas from the Vocations Office and Serra Club of Fresno!
The Office of Vocations, Serra Club of Fresno and our seminarians wish you a Merry Christmas! Thank you for your unwavering support of vocations and our seminarians this year.
Pictured below: Bishop Brennan and our seminarians singing Christmas carols at the Serra Club of Fresno's Luncheon!
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Courtesy of Joseph Moore, Office Assistant, Office of Vocations | | | |
Priesthood Discernment Group Meeting
Come, Follow Me
The Office of Vocations is offering discernment group meetings for those who are considering the priesthood. Join them at their next meeting on Sunday, January 5th, 2025 at St. Joseph's Church in Bakersfield 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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Courtesy of Fr. Ivan Hernandez Melchor, Director of Vocations | | |
Office of Catholic Education | | |
Journey to Bethlehem
Our Lady of Miracles School, Gustine
On Saturday, December 14th, the students of Our Lady of Miracles School in Gustine reenacted the Journey to Bethlehem.
The school choir accompanied them to create a magical night that put everyone in the spirit of Advent!
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Courtesy of Julie Barcelos, Principal, Our Lady of Miracles School, Gustine | | |
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Annual Christmas Bazaar
St. Joseph's Church, Firebaugh
St. Joseph's Parish in Firebaugh recently celebrated their Annual Christmas Bazaar!
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Courtesy of Linda Antunez, Office Manager, St. Joseph Church/School, Firebaugh | | | |
Children Advent: 4 Days of Teaching
St. Joseph's Church, Bakersfield
St. Joseph's Parish in Bakersfield held their Children Advent: 4 Days of Teaching for children ages 4 to 12.
Fr. Jimmy Millan and Fr. James Tasy helped with the teaching as the children traveled back in time to the annunciation, visitation, journey back to Bethlehem and the birth of our Lord, Jesus Christ.
On the last night, the children performed a concert for their families!
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Courtesy of Lupe Arreola, St. Joseph Church, Bakersfield | | | |
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Nativity Play
St. Paul Catholic Newman Center, Fresno
The Religious Education classes at St. Paul Catholic Newman Center in Fresno performed a Nativity play.
Fr. Rubi Peter, C.M.F and Deacon David Gutierrez, C.M.F. got to meet Mr. and Mrs. Claus at the reception following the play!
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Courtesy of Allyson Wegner, Communications Coordinator/Admin Assistant,
St. Paul Catholic Newman Center, Fresno
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Women's Christmas Tea
Infant Jesus of Prague, Tollhouse
On December 7th, the women of Infant Jesus of Prague held the Divine Mercy Parish Women's Christmas Tea at their beautiful mission in Tollhouse.
Over 50 women and girls gathered at the Christmas Tea for fellowship, food and fun! There were readings of original Christian poetry, short stories and singing of Christmas carols.
The event raised over $400.00 for the Divine Mercy building project!
| Courtesy of Maricella Gutierrez, Coordinator of Religious Education, Divine Mercy Catholic Church | | |
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Courtesy of Briana Manzanares
Frassati Fellowship, Holy Spirit Church, Fresno
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Young Adult Winter Gala
Holy Spirit Church, Fresno
The Frassati Fellowship Young Adult Group of Holy Spirit Church in Fresno invites all young adults to their Annual Winter Gala.
Tickets are available here, after all weekend Masses at Holy Spirit and the parish office!
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Office of Formation and Evangelization | |
Prepared to Revive the Church
Catholic Extension Story
Alicia Meza, a friend of the Office of Formation and Evangelization, earned her Master's Degree through Catholic Extension Society's scholarship program.
Alicia is now serving as the Director of Religious Education at St. Anthony Mary Claret Church in Fresno.
Read "Prepared to revive the Church: Young Leaders bring innovative solutions to ministry," by Catholic Extension Society for her story on creating a more welcoming Church.
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Photo Credit:
Catholic Extension Society
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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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