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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 celebrates the Mass of Ordination
of Fr. Bill Lucido to the Priesthood
Congratulations to Fr. Bill Lucido on his Ordination to the Priesthood on Saturday, August 17th!
Bishop Brennan assigns Fr. Bill Lucido as Parochial Vicar to Holy Spirit Church in Fresno, Chaplain to Holy Cross Junior High in Fresno and Chaplain to CalVet Veterans Home of California in Fresno.
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Bishop Brennan invites all First Responders to the Annual Blue Mass
Bishop Brennan invites all first responders and the faithful to the Annual Blue Mass on Friday, September 27, 2024 at St. John's Cathedral in Fresno beginning at 12:15pm. We encourage you to join us in honoring our first responders who help protect and serve our communities.
Make sure to save the date for this special Mass on Friday, September 27, 2024 at 12:15pm. We hope to see you there!
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The Diocese of Fresno on
CBS: Eye on America!
The Diocese of Fresno was featured on CBS: Eye on America on Tuesday, August 13th!
CBS News covered how the Catholic priest shortage led the diocese to serve the increasing population of Catholics in an innovative way. Watch the interview with Bishop Brennan, some of our newly ordained priests and Fr. Alex Chavez, pastor of Good Shepherd Catholic Parish of Visalia.
In case you missed watching it live, check it out here!
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Catholic Charities of Merced: 10th Annual Harvest of Hope | |
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The 10th Annual Catholic Charities Harvest of Hope in Merced took place on Saturday, August 10th. It was a beautiful gathering of love and support for the community of Merced.
Thank you to everyone who attended and helped make this event possible. With your support, Catholic Charities can continue to serve those in the greatest need.
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Catholic Charities presented the Ministry of Presence Award to Bob Scheuerman, pictured to the right!
Thank you for your continued support and dedication to Catholic Charities' mission.
Courtesy of Cesar Rios,
Digital Marketing & Development Specialist, Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Fresno
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Advancing the Mission with Tulare-Kings Right to Life
Get tickets today!
| All are invited to the Tulare-Kings Right to Life's (TKRL) fundraising event of the year! Advancing the Mission with TKRL and special guest, Jim Caviezel will take place on Thursday, September 5th at Visalia First. Click here to get tickets today! | |
Bishop Brennan wishes his Diocesan staff a Happy Birthday | |
Annual Diocesan Diaconate Community Day
Our deacons and their family members attended the Annual Diocesan Diaconate Community Day on the Feast Day of St. Lawrence, Deacon and Martyr.
Bishop Brennan celebrated the Mass of St. Lawrence at Holy Family Parish in Kingsburg. During Mass, the deacons renewed their Diaconate Promises. What a blessed day!
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Job Posting: Diocese of Fresno's Office of Communications
Join our Team!
The Diocese of Fresno's Office of Communications is now hiring! We're looking for a Communications/Engagement Coordinator to join our team. Bring your talents and creativity to the Diocese of Fresno and apply now!
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Welcome Back to School!
St. Aloysius School, Tulare
Welcome back St. Aloysius School students! We hope you had a great start to the new school year!
Check out a few photos from their first day back!
Courtesy of Holly Zamora, Principal,
St. Aloysius School, Tulare
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Senior Parking Space Painting Day!
Garces Memorial High School, Bakersfield
The seniors at Garces Memorial High School in Bakersfield began a new tradition this school year!
Senior Parking Space Painting Day allowed the senior class to let their creativity thrive as they paint their own personalized parking spots at the school.
Read The Bakersfield Californian, 'A Tradition that will last forever': Garces seniors paint personalized parking places for first time by clicking the button below!
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Welcome Back Lancers!
Our Lady of Mercy School, Merced
Our Lady of Mercy School in Merced had a great first week back to school. Here's to another year of academic and faith enrichment!
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Courtesy of Judy Blackburn, Principal,
Our Lady of Mercy School, Merced
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Back to School Blessings
St. John the Evangelist Parish, Wasco
Students of all ages were encouraged to bring their backpacks for a Back to School Blessing at St. John the Evangelist Parish in Wasco!
We wish all students a blessed and happy start to the school year.
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Courtesy of Theresa Alvarez, St. John the Evangelist Parish, Wasco |
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Blessing of Students, Teachers and Backpacks!
Shrine of St. Thérèse, Fresno
In preparation of the new school year, the Shrine of St. Thérèse held a Blessing of the Backpacks. They blessed all students, teachers and backpacks to kick-off the school year!
| Courtesy of The Shrine of St. Thérèse, Fresno |
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"El Soldado De Cristo" with Catholic Singer and Speaker, Ramon Ochoa
St. Anthony of Padua Church, Reedley
All are invited to attend "El Soldado De Cristo" with Catholic singer and speaker, Ramon Ochoa on Friday, August 30th at St. Anthony of Padua's Old Church in Reedley beginning at 7:30 p.m.
For more information, please contact Francisco Echeverria at (559) 393-2054.
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Parish Business Administration
Certificate Program
Loyola Marymount University
Loyola Marymount University is offering a Parish Business Administration Certificate Program. It is a year-long online class designed for professionals, aspiring professionals or volunteers with responsibility for the financial and temporal affairs of a parish.
The Parish Business Administration professional certificate program offers specialized training for those engaged or aspiring to engage in this pastoral service.
Classes will meet online beginning August 24, 2024! Limited financial aid and interest-free payment plans are available for this program.
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Catholic Breakfast Club of Fresno | |
Monthly Breakfast Meetings Return!
Be a Part of the Catholic Breakfast Club of Fresno
After a short summer break, the Catholic Breakfast Club of Fresno is back with their monthly breakfast meetings! Save the date for Friday, September 13th at 7:15am at Pardini's in Fresno. During this upcoming meeting, "The Last Supper" tapestry pictured below will be up for auction. Tickets will be available to purchase at the breakfast meetings in September and October.
- Tickets are $25 each
- First come first serve - only 150 tickets will be sold!
- The raffle drawing will take place on October 11th
Reserve your spot or become a member today!
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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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