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Proclaim the Good News

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

November 4, 2024

In observance of Veterans Day, the Pastoral Center will be closed on Monday, November 11th.

Office of the Bishop

Bishop Brennan and Bishop Emeritus Ochoa Celebrate the Annual

All Souls Day Mass


Bishop Brennan and Bishop Emeritus Ochoa celebrated the Annual All Souls Day Mass at St. Peter's Catholic Cemetery in Fresno on Saturday, November 2nd. 


Thank you to the faithful who attended in honor of our loved ones who have passed on to be with the Lord.

Annual All Saints Day Mass


Bishop Brennan celebrated St. La Salle School's Annual All Saints Day Mass in Reedley on Friday, November 1st. Bishop Brennan was delighted to join them on his Holy Day, as he traditionally does!

The 100th Anniversary Mass of St. Paul Church in Tranquillity


Bishop Brennan celebrated the 100th Anniversary Mass of St. Paul Church in Tranquillity on Saturday, October 19th. Congratulations to the Catholic community of Tranquillity on this wonderful milestone!

Pictured below: The oldest "known" photo of St. Paul, Tranquillity in 1924 and a recent photo taken of their church during their 100th Anniversary Mass!

Courtesy of Jimmy Marchini,

St. Paul's Church, Tranquillity

View Photos Here!

Faithful Citizenship

Election Day: Tuesday, November 5th


Bishop Brennan and the Diocese of Fresno call upon the Faithful to pray for unity and prosperity in our country.


For resources on Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship, click the button below.

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Bishop Brennan Congratulates All Clergy Who Celebrate Anniversaries 

in the Month of November

Office of Vocations

No Greater Love: Vocations Awareness Week


The Diocese of Fresno is happy to reveal its Annual Seminarian Poster on Vocations Awareness Week. For a closer look at the poster, click the button below!


This week, join us as we lift prayers for an increase in vocations to the priesthood and religious life. For information on the ongoing Novena for Vocations, please click here.


All are invited to a Holy Hour for Vocations on Friday, November 8th at St. John's Cathedral in Fresno beginning at 6:00pm. For more information on the Holy Hour, please click here.

View the Poster Here!

Seminarian Second Collection

Nov. 9 - 10, 2024

Bishop Brennan and the Diocese of Fresno ask the Faithful to support the Seminarian Second Collection on Saturday, November 9th and Sunday, November 10th at your parish. Donations to the Fund for Seminarians helps support the young men who are discerning their call to the priesthood.

Mass of Candidacy

Mount Angel Abbey and Seminary, Oregon


Seminarian Francisco Orozco was formally received as a Candidate for Holy Orders at the Mass of Candidacy in Mount Angel Abbey Church in Oregon.


Fr. Iván Hernández Melchor, Director of Vocations, attended this special Mass alongside vocation directors from other dioceses and religious communities.


Congratulations, Francisco!

Courtesy of Mount Angel Abbey and Seminary, Oregon

Permanent Diaconate

Annual Deacon Retreat


Our deacons attended their Annual Deacon Retreat at the St. Anthony Retreat Center in Three Rivers recently. During the retreat, they focused on spiritual gifts and talents to better serve the Faithful. What a wonderful turnout!

Parish Focus

All Saints Day Festival

St. Rita's Church, Tulare


St. Rita's Church in Tulare held their Annual All Saints Day Festival on October 27th. The youth dressed as their favorite Saint as part of a contest for prizes!

Courtesy of Lupita Banuelos, Bookkeeper, St. Rita's Church, Tulare

Consecration to Mary:

33 Day Preparation

Shrine of St. Thérèse, Fresno


The Shrine of St. Thérèse invites you to a 33 Day Preparation for the Consecration to Mary.


Join them on Tuesday, November 5th at the Shrine of St. Thérèse Chapel in Fresno beginning at 7:00 pm for daily readings and prayers.

View the Flyer

America Needs Fatima Rosary Rally

America Needs Fatima of St. John's


All are invited to the America Needs Fatima Rosary Rally to pray for our police on Saturday, November 9th. For more information, please contact Mary V. Harguindeguy, Rally Captain, at (559) 803- 2370.

Courtesy of Mary V. Harguindeguy, America Needs Fatima Rally Captain

Courtesy of Allyson Wegner,

Administrative Assistant, St. Paul Catholic Newman Center, Fresno


Day of Prayer for our Country

St. Paul Catholic Newman Center, Fresno


The St. Paul Catholic Newman Center in Fresno invites you to a Day of Prayer for our Country on Tuesday, November 5th.


  • 8:00 am and 6:00 pm Mass
  • Chapel will be open from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm for prayer
  • Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament will be available. View the flyer for more details.
View the Flyer

Catechetical Ministry

The Catechetical Corner

Promoting Vocations as Catechists


This National Vocations Week, let us focus on how we can encourage vocations to the priesthood, religious life and other Church leadership.


Catechists, please remember to always encourage your students and their families to pray for an increase in vocations to the priesthood and consecrated life. Invite active young adults and teens to consider a vocation and make it appealing. Show the religious life for what it truly is: a call to be united to Christ in a unique way and to be spiritual mentors to those they will encounter in life and service.


Article by Roman Flores, Catechetical Coordinator

Read More (ENG/ESP)

Prayer of the Week

Events

Event Name

Location

Time

More Info

Consecration to Mary: 33 Day Preparation

Shrine of St. Thérèse Chapel, Fresno

November 5, 2024

7:00 PM

View the Flyer

Day of Prayer for our Country

St. Paul Catholic Newman Center, Fresno

November 5, 2024

View the Flyer for Details

View the Flyer

CP&BC Breakfast Meeting

Pardini's, Fresno

November 8, 2024

7:15 AM

Learn More

Evangelization Catholic Congress

Washington Jr. High School, Dinuba

November 8 - 10, 2024

View the Flyer

Fall Craft Fair

View Flyer for Details

November 9, 2024

7:00 AM - 3:00 PM

View the Flyer

Sacred Heart's 100th Anniversary Mass

Sacred Heart Church,

Dos Palos

November 9, 2024

10:00 AM

View the Flyer

Eucharistic Retreat and Mass

St. Anthony of Padua New Church, Reedley

November 21 & 22, 2024

View the Flyer

Women Retreat

St. La Salle School, Reedley

November 23 & 24, 2024

View the Flyer

Christmas Craft Market

St. Aloysius School, Tulare

December 1, 2024

9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

View the Flyer

Priesthood Discernment Group Meeting

St. Catherine's Church, Dinuba

December 7, 2024

6:00 PM

View the Flyer

Consecration to Mary Mass

Shrine of St. Thérèse, Fresno

December 9, 2024

6:00 PM

View the Flyer

*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!

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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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