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Proclaim the Good News
The Diocese of Fresno's Weekly Newsletter, published every Monday morning.
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Addressing the Suffering Inflicted by Clergy Abuse:
An Open Letter to the Faithful from The Most Rev. Joseph V. Brennan
On behalf of Bishop Joseph Brennan, please read an open letter to the faithful titled: Addressing the Suffering Inflicted by Clergy Abuse.
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Update on Bishop Brennan's Pastoral Letter: Lord, I am not Worthy
The Office of Communications announced this past month that Bishop Brennan will release his first pastoral letter on June 2nd, Corpus Christi Sunday. Due to unforeseen circumstances, our vendors need more time to work on the project.
Bishop Brennan has decided to move the publishing date to Saturday, June 29th, the feast of St. Peter and Paul.
Thank you for your understanding. More information to come!
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Bishop Brennan invites you to to the
Mass of Ordination to the Transitional Diaconate
Bishop Brennan cordially invites you to the Transitional Diaconate Ordination Mass! Join us for this special Mass on Saturday, June 15th at St. Rita's Church in Tulare at 10:30am.
Congratulations to our candidates Mr. Martin De Jesus Ortega and Mr. Nemesio Santana! We ask the faithful for your continued support and prayers for our seminarians.
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Mr. Martin De Jesus Ortega | |
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Bishop Brennan Ordains our 6 New Priests!
Congratulations to our 6 new priests of the Diocese of Fresno. It is our biggest Ordination Class since 1968. Bishop Brennan assigned them as Parochial Vicars to the following parishes:
- Fr. Adrian Arreola to St. Anne's Church/Holy Cross, Porterville
- Fr. Emmanuel Bernal to St. Ann Church, Ridgecrest
- Fr. Hermen Cabrera to St. Philip the Apostle, Bakersfield
- Fr. Joseph Klinge to Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, Clovis
- Fr. Jimmy Millan to St. Joseph Church, Bakersfield
- Fr. Jose Padron to St. Anthony of Padua Church, Fresno
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Bishop Brennan's Movie Recommendation:
Jesus Thirsts, The Miracles of the Eucharist
In Jesus Thirsts: The Miracle of the Eucharist, we embark on a global journey to rediscover and revive the transformative power of the Eucharist. Watch the trailer to see Bishop Brennan and the Diocese of Fresno featured in this journey!
Buy your tickets today! Jesus Thirsts: The Miracle of the Eucharist will be out in theaters nationwide this week from June 4 - June 6, 2024.
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Bishop Brennan Congratulates All Clergy Who Celebrate Anniversaries
in the Month of June
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Congratulations to our Seminarians, Luis Meza and Nemesio Santana!
Mount Angel Seminary Commencement
Congratulations to our two seminarians who received their Bachelor and Master degrees recently from the Mount Angel Seminary in Oregon.
Mr. Luis Angel Meza received his Bachelor of Arts degree from the College of Liberal Arts.
Mr. Nemesio Santana received his Master of Divinity degree from the Graduate School of Theology.
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Courtesy of Ethan Alano, Digital Content Creator, Mount Angel Abbey & Seminary | | | |
Annual Memorial Day Mass
St. Peter's Catholic Cemetery, Fresno
Bishop Brennan honored those who have served our country at the Annual Outdoor Memorial Day Mass!
During Mass, Bishop Brennan and the Diocese of Fresno's Catholic Cemeteries acknowledged the veterans who served in the honor guard at the Mass by giving them a recognition medal for their military service. Our clergy members in attendance who served in the military were also recognized.
Thank you to the faithful who joined us for this Mass at St. Peter's Catholic Cemetery in Fresno.
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Congratulations
Msgr. Patrick McCormick!
Fr. Juan Perez Award Recipient
Msgr. Patrick McCormick was the recipient of the Fr. Juan Perez Award at the Knights of Columbus State Convention! He was the award winner for all of Central California.
Thank you, Msgr. McCormick, for your service and contributions to council matters and spiritual programs for the Knights of Columbus Council 16185 and Holy Spirit Parish.
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Courtesy of Ben Romero,
Knights of Columbus Council 16185
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The Arm of St. Jude the Apostle
Bakersfield, Fresno and Madera
The Arm of St. Jude the Apostle is coming to the Diocese of Fresno! Known as the Apostle of the Impossible, Saint Jude is revered for his unwavering dedication and steadfast faith.
All are invited on the following days to attend the veneration from 2:00pm-10:00pm. A special Mass in honor of St. Jude will also begin at 7:00pm on each date.
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Tuesday, June 11: Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe, Copatroness of the Unborn, Bakersfield
- Wednesday, June 12: St. John's Cathedral, Fresno
- Thursday, June 13: St. Joachim Church, Madera
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The Catholic Breakfast Club of Fresno | |
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Dr. Phil Chavez,
Founder of The Men's Academy
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Upcoming Breakfast Meeting
Start your morning with great company!
Join the Catholic Breakfast Club of Fresno at their breakfast meeting on Friday, June 14th at Pardini's in Fresno beginning at 7:15am!
With the Catholic Breakfast Club of Fresno, you are given an opportunity to share your faith, network and deepen your relation with God. We look forward to seeing you at the breakfast meetings!
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6-Day Silent Retreat
St. Anthony Retreat Center, Three Rivers
The St. Anthony Retreat Center in Three Rivers invites you to their 6-Day Silent Directed Retreat with Fr. Stephen Coffey, OSB.Cam. from June 9-15, 2024.
This guided retreat will consider the spirituality of St. Charles de Foucauld (1858-1916), canonized in May 2022 by Pope Francis. His motto was: To Cry the Gospel By Our Life. Each day we will consider a Gospel passage that informs his spirituality which can be summarized as “letting Jesus live in us,” symbolized by the Heart and the Cross.
Register today!
Courtesy of Julia Dix, Marketing and Development Manager, St. Anthony Retreat & Conference Center
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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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