Join us at our Annual Diocesan Masses! | | Bishop Brennan will celebrate two of our Annual Diocesan Masses this week at St. John’s Cathedral in Fresno! Please join us in celebrating our legal professionals and health care workers at the following Masses. | | |
Red Mass
For our legal professionals, law students, and government officials.
Friday, October 16 | 12:15 PM
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White Mass
For our health care workers
Saturday, October 17 | 10:30 AM
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Bishop Brennan Celebrates the Feast of St. Therese
| Valley Catholics honored St. Therese, the patroness saint of our Diocese, on her feast day with a veneration of her relic at the Shrine of St. Therese in Fresno. Followed by the veneration, Bishop Brennan celebrated Mass. | | | |
October is Respect Life Month | |
This Respect Life Month, Bishop Brennan and the Diocese of Fresno call Valley Catholics to reflect more deeply on the dignity of every human life.
For Respect Life Month resources, please click the button below.
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World Mission Sunday:
One in Christ, United in Mission
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World Mission Sunday is coming up on October 18th! This year marks the 100th Anniversary of its establishment by Pope Pius XI in 1926.
Click here to watch Pope Leo XIV's World Mission Sunday message!
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Bishop Brennan Congratulates all Clergy who
Celebrate Anniversaries in the Month of October
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Inviting A New Generation to Participate in Giving
Ensuring our Church is Future Ready Through Frictionless Giving
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At the heels of the annual gathering of the International Catholic Stewardship Council in New Orleans, the Diocese of Fresno was featured in an article by the National Catholic Register and recognized as an innovator in tap-to-pay giving.
This is a great read that also highlights parishes throughout the nation that recognize the moment we are in: ensuring that the Church is equipped with the technology and tools necessary to serve the faithful and advance our mission.
Being future-ready isn’t about replacing the systems we already have, it’s about thoughtfully embracing innovation so we can better steward the resources entrusted to us and make it easier for people to participate in the life of the Church.
| Courtesy of Chandler Marquez, Chief Technology Officer | | | |
All Souls Day Mass
St. Peter's Catholic Cemetery, Fresno
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Bishop Brennan and the Diocese of Fresno’s Catholic Cemeteries invite you to the All Souls Day Mass.
Join us in prayer for our dearly departed on Monday, November 2nd at St. Peter's Cemetery in Fresno starting at 10 am.
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Holy Hour for Vocations
National Vocations Awareness Week is coming up!
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To kick off National Vocations Awareness Week, Bishop Brennan will celebrate a Holy Hour for Vocations on Sunday, November 1st at the Shrine of St. Therese starting at 3:00pm.
All clergy, religious communities, and Valley Catholics are invited to pray for vocations to the priesthood and religious life. A reception and vocational fair will be held at the parish hall following the Holy Hour.
| Courtesy of Fr. Ivan Hernandez Melchor, Vocations Director, Diocese of Fresno | | |
Culture Stock Festival
Our Lady of Guadalupe, Co-patroness
of the Unborn, Bakersfield
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Enjoy a day with your family and friends at Our Lady of Guadalupe’s Culturestock Festival!
Date: Saturday, November 7
Time: 10:00AM – 8:00PM
Location: Shrine of OLG, Co-Patroness of the Unborn, Bakersfield
Raffle tickets will be sold for $10 each and will benefit the parish! To learn more, please view the flyer.
Courtesy of Virginia Santos, Development Director/Site Supervisor, Shrine of OLG, Co-patroness of the Unborn, Bakersfield
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The Blessing of the Animals at our Parishes and Schools!
In Honor of the Feast Day of St. Francis
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Our Lady of Miracles School, Gustine
| | | Courtesy of Julie Barcelos, Principal, OLM School, Gustine | | | Courtesy of Amy Lowe, Administrative Assistant, St. Brigid, Hanford | | | St. Helen's School, Fresno | | | Courtesy of Jessica Richardson, Office Manager, St. Helen’s School, Fresno | | | St. John's Cathedral, Fresno | | | Courtesy of Monica Dinis, Office Assistant, St. John’s Cathedral, Fresno | | | Our Lady of Perpetual Help School, Clovis | | | Courtesy of Amanda Davis, Principal, OLPH School, Clovis | | | Holy Spirit Church, Fresno | | | Courtesy of Patty Marquez, Holy Spirit Church, Fresno | | | St. Paul Catholic Newman Center, Fresno | | | Courtesy of Allyson Fansett, Communications Coordinator/Admin. Assistant, St. Paul Catholic Newman Center, Fresno |
| | St. Joachim School, Madera | | | Courtesy of Heather Forcey, Principal, St. Joachim School, Madera | | | |
St. Mary Queen of Apostles, Fresno | | | Courtesy of Zayera Garza, Office Manager, St. Mary Queen of Apostles, Fresno | | |
Contemplative Day of Prayer on the Canticle of St. Francis
Sister Disciples of the Divine Master
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Join the Sister Disciples of the Divine Master for a Contemplative Day of Prayer on the Canticle of St. Francis!
Date: Saturday, November 7
Time: 7:30am
Location: PDDM Convent, Fresno
| Courtesy of Sr. Mary Margaret Tapang, PDDM | | | | | |
