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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 on Monday, November 11th. | |
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.
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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!
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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!
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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
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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
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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.
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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!
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Courtesy of Mount Angel Abbey and Seminary, Oregon | | |
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!
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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!
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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.
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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 |
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Courtesy of Allyson Wegner,
Administrative Assistant, St. Paul Catholic Newman Center, Fresno
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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.
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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
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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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