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Proclaim the Good News
The Diocese of Fresno's Weekly Newsletter, published every Monday morning.
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Bishop Brennan invites all to the
World Day for Consecrated Life Mass
Bishop Brennan will celebrate Mass for the World Day for Consecrated Life on Sunday, February 2, 2025 at St. Mary Queen of Apostles in Fresno beginning at 11:00 am.
We encourage all religious men and women of the Diocese to celebrate the joy and beauty of religious consecration with us at this special Mass.
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Bishop Brennan celebrates the Feast of Santo Niño | |
Bishop Brennan celebrated the Feast of Santo Niño, the Holy Infant of Jesus, at St. Anthony of Padua Church in Fresno with Mass and a Procession on Sunday, January 19th.
Following the Mass, the parish community gathered for the traditional Santo Niño de Cebu Sinulog Festival to celebrate the introduction of Catholicism in the Philippines. During the Sinulog Festival, they danced, sang and listened to words of inspiration from Fr. Reggie Quijano, Parochial Vicar of St. Anthony's Church.
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Bishop Brennan Congratulates All Clergy Who Celebrate
Anniversaries in the Month of January
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It's Catholic Schools Week!
January 26 - February 1, 2025
It's officially Catholic Schools Week! Check out our Diocesan social media pages to witness our students in their pursuit to grow into the fullness of life in Jesus.
Supporting our students' pursuit are special guests visiting our classrooms, our wonderful teachers facilitating education through fun things like art projects, and more!
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Fr. James Tasy visits his
2nd Grade Classroom!
(St. La Salle School, Reedley)
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It's Arts and Crafts time
with the 1st Grade Class!
(St. Joachim School, Madera)
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The 75h Anniversary of Our Lady of Victory
Our Lady of Victory, Fresno
Our Lady of Victory Church in Fresno celebrated the beginning of their Jubilee Anniversary Year on Saturday, January 18th, with Mass! This marks the 75th anniversary of the parish founding.
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Courtesy of Enya Oceguera, Office Manager, Our Lady of Victory Church, Fresno | | |
Sending Appreciation to our Ushers!
Sacred Heart, Bakersfield
Sacred Heart Parish Staff in Bakersfield would like to give a special thank you to their Ushers! Thank you for your time, service and dedication to the parish!
On behalf of the Diocese, thank you to all of the Ushers throughout our parishes!
Pictured below: Fr. Juan Manuel Flores, Pastor of Sacred Heart Church in Bakersfield, with the Ushers!
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The Confirmation Student Breakfast Fundraiser was a Success!
St. John's Cathedral, Fresno
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Thank you to all who came by St. John's to support the Youth Confirmation students by purchasing a pancake breakfast during their fundraiser on Sunday, January 19th!
All funds will go towards their upcoming Confirmation Retreat to the Santa Teresita Youth Conference Center in Three Rivers!
Courtesy of Monica Dinis, Office Assistant,
St. John's Cathedral, Fresno
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Embrace Your Calling
Discover your Vocation
The Office of Vocations is happy to assist you with your vocation. For information on the Priesthood and Religious Life, please click here.
For Discernment, please contact Fr. Ivan Herandez Melchor, Director of Vocations, at (559) 488-7424 or vocations@dioceseoffresno.org.
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Courtesy of the Diocese of Fresno's Catholic Charities | |
A Beacon of Hope and Support
for our Migrant Communities
The Immigration Services Center
Catholic Charities is a beacon of hope and support for migrant brothers and sisters navigating the complexities of immigration.
Their dedicated team provides compassionate guidance and assistance at every step of the journey.
The Immigration Services Center at Catholic Charities can provide information, guidance and support on various types of affirmative immigration cases.
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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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