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Proclaim the Good News
The Diocese of Fresno's Weekly Newsletter, published every Monday morning.
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Bishop's Annual Appeal: Walking Together in Hope
Bishop Brennan asks the Faithful for their generosity towards the Bishop's Annual Appeal (BAA). By supporting the Bishop's Annual Appeal, you will directly support vocations, formation and restorative justice within our diocese.
"I thank the Faithful for their continued generosity as we walk together in hope. This appeal is essential in funding ministries that proclaim the Good News and help our Church grow." - Bishop Brennan.
Be on the lookout for when your parish conducts their second collection for the BAA!
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Bishop Brennan wishes his Diocesan staff a Happy Birthday | | |
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Coming Soon: Diocesan Directory
July 2024 Edition
The latest edition of our Diocesan Directory will be available on our website soon!
The Directory is an important informational tool and research reference for parish offices, individuals and other organizations.
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Join us to wish Fr. Byron a Farewell!
St. Paul Catholic Newman Center, Fresno
Join the parish community of St. Paul Catholic Newman Center in Fresno in wishing Fr. Byron Macias a farewell.
All are invited to attend Fr. Byron's Farewell Potluck on Friday, July 19th at the Newman Hall at 6pm.
We extend our gratitude towards Fr. Byron for his dedicated service to the St. Paul Catholic Newman Center for the past four years. We wish him the best on his new mission assignment!
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The Arm of St. Jude the Apostle is visiting the Diocese of Fresno
The Shrine of St. Jude Thaddeus, Livingston
The Arm of St. Jude the Apostle is making another visit to the Diocese of Fresno! Experience the intercession of the Apostle of the Impossible at the Shrine of St. Jude Thaddeus in Livingston on Tuesday, August 6, 2024.
- Veneration of the Relic: 2:00 pm - 10:00 pm
- Special Mass in honor of St. Jude: 7:00 pm
| Courtesy of Msgr. Harvey Fonseca , Shrine of St. Jude Thaddeus, Livingston | |
Annual Car Blessing
St. Paul Catholic Newman Center, Fresno
The St. Paul Catholic Newman Center and the Knights of Columbus invite you to their Annual Car Blessing! The blessing will take place after all Masses on July 20th and July 21st in the parking lot under the solar panels.
For more information, please contact the parish office at (559) 436-3434.
| Courtesy of Fr. Byron Macias, St. Paul Catholic Newman Center, Fresno | | |
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Holy Rosary Church, Hilmar
Holy Rosary Church in Hilmar recently held their Scuba themed Vacation Bible School!
Thank you to everyone who helped make the event a success!
| Courtesy of Holy Rosary Church, Hilmar | | | |
Holy Spirit Church, Fresno
Holy Spirit’s Vacation Bible School was a blast! Over 150 campers (K-6th grade) sang, crafted, danced, learned about our Catholic faith and had loads of fun. We are especially thankful for our teen and adult volunteers who made “Playing on God's Team” so much fun for our Holy Spirit youth. We can’t wait for next year!
Courtesy of Jessie Wedam, Holy Spirit Church, Fresno
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St. Anthony of Padua Church, Fresno
St. Anthony of Padua Church in Fresno held their first Summer Bible Camp since the pandemic. The camp welcomed 39 youth!
Many of the campers experienced Eucharistic Adoration for the first time at the camp. What a great way to end the Year of Parish Revival.
Thank you to Deacon Edgar Briseno who was involved with the camp along with the many teen and adult volunteers. We give a special thank you to the Religious Education office, Mary Briseno, Religious Education Director, Luzvinda Martinez, Assistant and Sister Lupita who ensured a safe and spiritual uplifting experience.
| Courtesy of Ray Young, Director of Ministries, St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church, Fresno | | | |
St. Paul Catholic Newman Center, Fresno
The St. Paul Catholic Newman Center's Vacation Bible School was a success! Thank you for deep diving with us! Click here to watch a recap video.
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Courtesy of Mary Renner, Clergy Assistant,
St. Paul Catholic Newman Center, Fresno
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Sr. Noelita Maria Rodriguez, OSF Celebrates her Diamond Jubilee
70 Years of Religious Life
Sr. Noelita Marie Rodriguez, OSF is celebrating her diamond jubilee of 70 years!
Sr. Notelita ministered in education teaching at St. John's School in Wasco from
1972 to 1977.
Happy Anniversary, Sr. Noelita!
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Courtesy of Florence Smith, Director of Communications/Executive Director of Services, Sisters of St. Francis of Philadelphia | |
Courtesy of Julia Dix, Development and Marketing Manager, St. Anthony Retreat and Conference Center | |
We reached our Day of Giving Goal!
Thank you for supporting our
Retreat Center
Thank you for participating in our Annual Day of Giving. We are over our $40,000 goal!
We are grateful for your support and generosity. The funds raised will go to kitchen renovations and landscape improvements at the retreat center.
We are still accepting donations for the Day of Giving through July 20th. Let's see how far above our goal we can soar!
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Health & Nursing Ministry | | |
Foundations Course Update
New Date to be announced!
The Foundations of Faith Community Nursing Curriculum is set to be rescheduled to a later date.
The new date for the Foundations Course will be announced in the near future! We encourage you to the check the Health & Nursing page on our website for the latest updates.
If you are interested in the Foundations Course, please contact JoAnn LoForti or Laurie Wehner at 559-488-7474.
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West Nile Virus Awareness
California Department of Public Health
To reduce the risk of being bitten by mosquitoes and contracting West Nile Virus, Fresno County residents are urged to take the following precautions:
• Apply an EPA registered insect repellent
• Make sure that doors and windows have tight-fitting screens to keep out mosquitoes and repair or replace screens that have holes.
• Eliminate standing water and containers that can hold water from around the home.
• Contact your MAD to report poorly maintained swimming pools or water features that appear green.
Courtesy of Roxanna Stevens R.N., Faith Community Nurse, Coordinator of Health Ministry
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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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