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Proclaim the Good News
The Diocese of Fresno's Weekly Newsletter, published every Monday morning.
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Congratulations to our newly ordained Transitional Deacons!
Bishop Brennan celebrated the Mass of Ordination to the Transitional Diaconate on Saturday, June 15th! Congratulations to Deacon Martin De Jesus Ortega and Deacon Nemesio Santana. We ask the faithful to please keep them in your prayers as they continue to prepare for the priesthood.
Bishop Brennan assigns them as Transitional Deacons to the following parishes:
- Deacon Martin De Jesus Ortega to Holy Rosary Church, Hilmar
- Deacon Nemesio Santana to Our Lady of Guadalupe Church, Delano
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Watch Now: Bishop Brennan's Tiny Chapel Concert
Bishop Brennan's Tiny Chapel Concert is out now! Make sure to check it out on our Diocesan YouTube Channel! Click the video below to watch it. We would like to give a special thank you to Bishop Brennan, Anna Betancourt, George Vasquez and Betty Lee for their beautiful cover of "I am the Bread of Life" by Steve Angrisano and Tom Booth, published by Spirit & Song, a division of OCP.
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Are you ready for our 2nd Annual Catholic Night at the Park?
Join Bishop Brennan and the Fresno Grizzlies this Friday, June 21st at Chukchansi Park in Fresno for the 2nd Annual Catholic Night at the Park!
Don't forget to purchase your tickets if you haven't done so already! We can't wait to see the faithful gather for a wonderful night of Catholic fellowship and a great game.
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Spiritual Direction Program
Program led by the Verbum Dei Sisters
Are you looking to grow spiritually and theologically in your life? Have you ever thought about accompanying others by becoming a Spiritual Director? The Spiritual Direction Program is a 3-year program aimed at those who wish to deepen their relationship with God and who wish to learn the ministry of the art of spiritual direction. An opening to join the program will take place in September 2024.
Join the Open House on Sunday, July 28th for lunch and information at 12:30pm at the Seeds of Life Spirituality Center in Tracy. For more information, please contact the Verbum Dei Sisters at (415) 401-5134, Wilma Silva at (209) 541-7996 or email info.icssd@gmail.com
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Bishop Brennan Congratulates All Clergy Who Celebrate Anniversaries
in the Month of June
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Office of Catholic Education | | |
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Pictured: Josh Perez and Siya Lakireddy of
Golden Valley High School in Merced
Courtesy of Our Lady of Mercy School, Merced
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ABC30 Honored Scholars
Our Lady of Mercy School, Merced and
San Joaquin Memorial High School, Fresno
Josh Perez, Alumni of Our Lady of Mercy School in Merced, was featured in ABC30's Honored Scholars.
San Joaquin Memorial High School Students, Alan Erikson II and Veer Patel, were also a part of the Honored Scholars! Click to view here.
Congratulations to our scholars! Let's continue to thrive with Catholic Education!
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The Solemnity of the Most Holy
Body and Blood of Christ
EPJ Fresno and The Shrine of St. Thérèse, Fresno
The Encuentros de Promocion Juvenil (EPJ), the youth group at the Shrine of St. Thérèse in Fresno, prepared and participated in Corpus Christi Sunday.
During the Eucharistic Procession led by Bishop Brennan at the parish, they processed to three altars before heading back to the church for more prayer.
Courtesy of Fr. Iván Melchor-Hernandez and The Shrine of St. Thérèse, Fresno
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SonShine Summer Bible Camp
St. Anthony of Padua Church, Fresno
Looking for a Bible Camp for your children to join this summer? St. Anthony of Padua Church in Fresno will have a SonShine Summer Bible Camp on June 24th-June 28th for K-6 graders! They will learn more about the Mass, Jesus and the Eucharist through bible stories, arts & crafts, plays, songs, prayers and fun!
| Courtesy of Mary Briseño. St. Anthony of Padua Church, Fresno | |
Fr. Emmanuel Bernal's First Mass!
St. Augustine Church, Lamont
Our new priest, Fr. Emmanuel Bernal, celebrated his First Mass at St. Augustine Church in Lamont!
| Courtesy of St. Augustine Church, Lamont | |
Summer Movie Series
The Shrine of St. Thérèse, Fresno
The Shrine of St. Thérèse in Fresno will be hosting a Summer Movie series! Bring your family and friends to enjoy a movie with great company for only $5 per person!
Join them on the following Saturdays at 7:00pm at the Petersen Hall:
| Courtesy of Maria Elena, Shrine of St. Thérèse, Fresno | |
Workshop on the Vocation of Consecrated Virginity
Register Today!
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A workshop on the vocation of Consecrated Virginity will take place on Saturday, June 22, 2024 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church in Mendota in the Parish Hall.
- 10:00 am to 12:00 pm (English)
- 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm (Español)
The workshop will be available for any adult interested in learning about what Consecrated Virginity is. A Q&A Session will be available and you'll also hear a personal testimony of Elma Espinoza, a consecrated virgin, and her discernment process to become a Bride of Christ.
Please call (559) 317-2838 to register or if you would like more information!
*Children are welcome to attend but will need to be accompanied by an adult.
Courtesy of Elma Espinoza, Our Lady of Guadalupe Church, Mendota
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The Day of Giving: Shine On
Support our Retreat Center
The Day of Giving, our annual fundraiser to support the Diocesan Retreat Center, is on Thursday, June 20th, 2024!
Check out the letter from Fr. Rod Craig to learn more about the Day of Giving by clicking here.
This year, projects we are funding for are kitchen renovations and landscape improvements. We kindly ask the faithful to help us reach our goals!
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Courtesy of Julia Dix, Development and Marketing Manager, Saint Anthony Retreat and Conference Center, Three Rivers | | |
The Lion of Judah Men's Retreat
St. Anthony Retreat Center, Three Rivers
Join the St. Anthony Retreat Center in Three Rivers for their Men's Retreat. This retreat is an opportunity for men of all ages to gather together to focus on God, their spirituality and their faith. If you are looking for an opportunity to grow closer to God and build fraternity with other men, this retreat is for you!
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The Catechetical Corner
Season of Summer and Ordinary Time
Summer break is upon us as is the season of Ordinary Time. The liturgical season of Ordinary Time is a course of instruction in the Christian life and a period when we celebrate no aspect of Christ but honor him in the fullness of his mystery. As children of God, we know that God desires a personal loving relationship with each of us, and those who seek Him will find Him. Walking together with God is of utmost importance for how we love one another.
Ordinary time can be a meaningful time to worship and pray together in new ways. We spend this time with Jesus and let him be with us and in us as we grow closer to him. The green of Ordinary Time symbolizes this spiritual growth as we learn to know the Lord through the Scripture stories of his teachings, miracles and healings along with daily prayer. Our daily task during Ordinary Time is to walk as disciples and imitate Jesus in his earthly ministry. The symbols of this season can make us more mindful of that mission.
How can we take the blessings of this season into our homes and make them part of our lives?
Article by Roman Flores, Catechetical Ministry Coordinator
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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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