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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 Independence Day, the Pastoral Center will be closed on Thursday, July 4th. | | |
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OUT NOW:
"Lord I am Not Worthy"
A Pastoral Letter from Bishop Brennan
Bishop Brennan's first Pastoral Letter is now available to the faithful on our website.
In his Pastoral Letter, Bishop talks about the very nature of the Eucharist, the individual preparation for the Eucharist and more!
"I want to challenge you - and myself along with you - about what the Eucharist asks and even demands of us." - Bishop Brennan.
The Pastoral Letter is available in
English and Spanish.
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Bishop Brennan dedicates his first Pastoral Letter to Archbishop Jose H. Gomez, Archbishop of Los Angeles.
A great mentor, a good friend and a lover of Jesus in the Eucharist.
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Bishop Brennan Congratulates All Clergy Who Celebrate Anniversaries
in the Month of July
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Considering Priesthood?
Annual "Come & See" Discernment Retreat
The Diocese of Fresno's Office of Vocations is hosting the annual "Come & See" Discernment Retreat on Friday, July 26th through Sunday, July 28th at the St. Anthony Retreat Center in Three Rivers! We invite any single man between the ages of 17-45 to join us at our Discernment Retreat at no cost.
Please talk with your pastor for a registration form or call the Office of Vocations at (559) 488-7424 for more information.
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Properties and Construction | |
Construction Begins!
Divine Mercy Church, Clovis
After 14 years, the construction of the Divine Mercy Worship Center has begun! It is located by the intersection of Ashlan and Thompson Avenue in Clovis.
Thank you to all of the friends and family of Divine Mercy Parish who have supported the project through prayer, hard work and donations. Prayers and generosity are still needed as the project and the overall parish plan is still not complete.
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Courtesy of Maricella Gutierrez, Coordinator of Religious Education, Divine Mercy Catholic Church, Clovis | |
Office of Catholic Education | | |
Congratulations to our 8th Grade Graduates!
Our Lady of Miracles School, Gustine
The 8th grade students of Our Lady of Miracles School in Gustine graduated with a beautiful ceremony and Mass celebrated by Fr. Arturo Cisneros. The graduates gave heartfelt speeches and were presented with their diplomas!
Pictured in the photo: Fr. Arturo Cisneros, the 8th grade graduates, their teacher, Mrs. Jennifer Pacheco and principal, Julie Barcelos.
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Courtesy of Julie M. Barcelos, M.Ed., Principal, Our Lady of Miracles Catholic School, Gustine
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Blessing of Military Families
St. Ann's Church, Ridgecrest
St. Ann's Church in Ridgecrest is located next to the China Lake Naval Air Weapons Station and we are blessed to have many military families within our congregation. Fr. Santiago Iriarte, Pastor of St. Ann's, recently blessed some of these military families!
After the blessing, the Catholic Ladies of the Church put on a delicious brunch for them. We are so thankful to our military service members and their families who sacrifice so much for our country and enable us to have so many freedoms and privileges we take for granted each day.
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Courtesy of Marla Morgan, CRE, St. Ann's Church, Ridgecrest | | |
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Portuguese Festa Schedule
Shrine of St. Jude Thaddeus, Livingston
All are welcome to attend the Portuguese Festas throughout the month of July.
Fr. Harvey, Pastor of the Shrine of St. Jude Thaddeus in Livingston, has compiled a list of celebrations for your convenience. Check out the schedule by clicking the button below.
More dates will be released throughout the year!
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Procession for the Feast of St. John the Baptist
St. John's Cathedral, Fresno
St. John's Cathedral in Fresno celebrated the Feast of St. John the Baptist with a special Mass and Procession. Following the Procession, they enjoyed refreshments and snacks together!
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Courtesy of Monica Dinis, Office Assistant, St. John's Cathedral, Fresno | |
Office of Formation and Evangelization | | |
Diocesan Eucharistic Revival Congress Experience
Register Today!
Can't attend the Indianapolis Congress? Come live the experience here with the Diocese of Fresno! Join us on Saturday, July 27, 2024 at San Joaquin Memorial High School in Fresno for this part-retreat, part-conference experience.
- Check-in: Starts at 7am
- Cost: $10
- Ages: 18+
At this one-day experience, you will have a life-changing encounter with Christ in the Eucharist. You will have an opportunity to network, worship, pray and much more.
For more information, please contact Ely Medina, Youth and Young Adult Ministries Coordinator, at (559) 549-0012 or emedina@dioceseoffresno.org
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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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