Proclaim the Good News

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

October 17, 2022

Office of the Bishop

Bishop Brennan Invites You To The Annual White Mass

Bishop Brennan will be the celebrant of the Annual White Mass at St. John's Cathedral, Fresno on Friday, October 28, 2022 at 12:10 pm.

Join him in celebrating our Health Care Workers!

ALL are invited to attend this special Mass.

A lunch reception will follow the Mass at the Singleton Hall.

We hope to see you there in support of our Health Care Workers!

Bishop Brennan Congratulates All Clergy And Religious Who Celebrate Anniversaries In The Month Of October

Catholic Cemeteries

Join Bishop Brennan For The

All Souls Day Mass

For Our Deceased Loved Ones

Fresno Catholic Cemeteries invites you and your family to join Bishop Joseph V. Brennan as we celebrate the annual outdoor All Souls Day Mass at

Saint Peter’s Cemetery in Fresno on Wednesday November 2nd, 2022, at 10:00am.

Courtesy of Carlos Rascon, Director of Catholic Cemeteries

Office of Formation and Evangelization

Diocesan Congress & Youth Day 2022

Thank You For Your Support!

We are so grateful to those who supported the Diocesan Congress last weekend. After two years, it was amazing to see everyone and have time to chat and pray and laugh. Make sure to mark your calendars for next year, October 13-15, 2023!

You can still submit your evaluation or sign up to be on a committee for next year. https://form.jotform.com/222785193219159

Estamos muy agradecidos con quienes apoyaron el Congreso Diocesano el pasado fin de semana. Después de dos años, fue increíble ver a todos y tener tiempo para conversar, orar y reír. ¡Asegúrese de marcar sus calendarios para el próximo año, del 13 al 15 de octubre de 2023!

Todavía puede enviar su evaluación o inscribirse para estar en un comité para el próximo año. https://form.jotform.com/222785193219159

Courtesy of Rose M. Hernandez, Office of Formation and Evangelization

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Catechetical Ministries

The Catechetical Corner

Thank You Congress Volunteers and Participants!!

Last weekend, October 7, 8, and 9, we were blessed to once again be able to offer our Diocesan Congress and Youth Day after not being able to do so since 2019. It was an amazing and enthusiastic atmosphere as hundreds of laity along with some Religious and clergy were able to once again gather and celebrate the word of God in formation, worship, and gathering.

Parish Focus

The Frassati Fellowship Young Adult Group At Holy Spirit Church

A Hike Up To Lewis Creek Trail!

America Needs Fatima Rosary Rally With

Our Lady Of The Sierra, Oakhurst

Praying The Rosary For America

Our Lady of the Sierra Church gathered at Downtown Oakhurst for the America Needs Fatima Rosary Rally this past weekend.

The group prayed the Joyful Mysteries and Litany to the Blessed Virgin Mary and sang Marian songs!

Pictured to the left: Fr. Victor and Cristel Hays carrying Marian signs!

Courtesy of Erlinda Teisinger, OCIA (RCIA) at Our Lady of the Sierra Parish

Organ Dedication Concert And Blessing At OLPH, Bakersfield

A Night Of Music And Blessing On The Feast of St. Cecilia

Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church in Bakersfield invites you to their Organ Dedication Concert and Blessing!

Join them on Tuesday, November 22nd at 7pm on the Feast of St. Cecilia for a night of beautiful music and blessing!

Restorative Justice

10 Ways To Live Restoratively

From The Center Of Justice And Peacebuilding

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Health & Nursing Ministry

Emoji Drug Code: Decoded

Reference Guide From The Drug Enforcement Administration

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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 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
Diocese of Fresno's White Mass	St. John's Cathedral, Fresno	October 28, 2022 12:10 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
2022 Festival of Trees	St. Anthony Retreat Center, Three Rivers	November 17, 2022 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM	View the Flyer
Our Lady of Fatima Annual Celebration Raffle	Catholic School of Visalia, George McCann Memorial Campus	November 18, 2022	View the Flyer
Organ Dedication Concert and Blessing	Our Lady of Perpetual Help, Bakersfield	November 22, 2022 7:00 PM	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
6-Day Silent Directed Retreat	St. Anthony Retreat Center, Three Rivers	January 8-14, 2022	View the Flyer
Consecration of St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church	St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church, Visalia	February 2, 2023 Time: TBD	Watch Video