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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's First Pastoral Letter
Bishop Brennan will release his first Pastoral Letter on Saturday, June 29th, the Feast of St. Peter and Paul!
In his letter to the Faithful, Bishop Brennan will address the importance and sanctity of the Eucharist through his pastoral letter to the Diocese of Fresno titled I Am Not Worthy.
The Pastoral Letter will be available on our website on June 29th.
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Bishop Brennan Throws the 1st Pitch at the
2nd Annual Catholic Night at the Park!
Bishop Brennan thanks the Faithful for making the 2nd Annual Catholic Night at the Park a success! It was a wonderful night of Catholic fellowship and a great game with the Grizzlies taking home the win!
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Transitional Diaconate Ordination Mass
Didn't make it to the recent Mass of Ordination to the Transitional Diaconate? Click here to take a look back at this celebratory day for our Deacons, Martin de Jesus Ortega and Nemesio Santana!
The Diocese of Fresno asks the faithful to continue to keep them in your prayers and to pray for more vocations.
Prayers for Vocations are available on the USCCB's website here.
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Pictured: Martin de Jesus Ortega | |
Pictured: Nemesio Santana | |
Bishop Brennan wishes his Diocesan staff a Happy Birthday | |
Office of Catholic Education | | |
Courtesy of Liz and Mike Spencer | |
Bishop's Award Recipient
SJM High School, Fresno
Thomas Spencer, graduate of San Joaquin Memorial High School in Fresno, received the Bishop’s Award for Christian Leadership!
In addition to receiving the Bishop's Award, he received the Distinguished Service Award for his dedicated service to Catholic Charities, the 2023-24 CIF Section Male Scholar-Athlete of the Year Award and was recognized for his 10 years of altar serving at St. Anthony of Padua Church. Way to go, Thomas!
We love to see Catholic Education flourish! If you're looking to enroll your children in Catholic Education in the upcoming new school year, use our School Finder to find the closest school near you.
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The Arm of St. Jude the Apostle
St. John's Cathedral, Fresno
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The Arm of St. Jude the Apostle visited St. John's Cathedral in Fresno! Hundreds of the Faithful came by to experience the Apostle of the Impossible's intercession on Wednesday, June 12th.
A special Mass in honor of Saint Jude was also held that day at the Cathedral.
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Courtesy of Monica Dinis, St. John's Cathedral, Fresno | |
Graduation Mass
St. Mary Queen of Apostles Church, Fresno
St. Mary Queen of Apostles Church in Fresno honored High School and University graduates at their Graduation Mass on Sunday, June 16th! Congratulations to the graduates!
| Courtesy of Zayera Garza, Office Manager, St. Mary Queen of Apostles Church, Fresno | |
Holy Hour and Ice Cream
Holy Spirit Church, Fresno
Holy Spirit Church in Fresno is summer ready! They recently held a Holy Hour and Ice Cream social event to gather and pray for the growth of their parish.
| Courtesy of Julia Runnoe, Mom's Group, Holy Spirit Church, Fresno | |
Women's Retreat: The Balancing Act of Mary and Martha
St. Patrick's Church, Merced
The figures of Martha and Mary are familiar ones and often cause us to ask...am I a Martha or a Mary? Does Jesus really want me to choose one or the other?
Join us for our Women's Retreat on July 27th at the St. Patrick's Parish Hall in Merced as we explore these iconic saints and discover for ourselves who they were and what we learn from them. Ultimately, we will learn how we can create a peaceful balance as women of God.
This is a FREE retreat with lunch and hospitality provided. If you need assistance with registering, you are welcome to call St. Patrick's Church office. Any donations made will first support this retreat and our Adult Faith Formation program so we may continue to hold retreats such as this.
| Courtesy of Rosemarie Pierce, Administrative Assistant, St. Patrick's Church, Merced | |
Save the Date: Respect Life Social Justice Workshop
Respect Life Ministry of Holy Spirit Church, Fresno
Mark your calendars! The Respect Life Social Justice Workshop: Building a Culture of Life by Changing One Heart at a Time" will take place on Saturday, August 24th. More information to come!
| Courtesy of Andria Faust, Respect Life Ministry, Holy Spirit Church | |
High School Camp
Encountering Mercy: A Constant Pursuit
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Santa Teresita Youth Conference Center in Three Rivers invites all High School youth to their High School Camp from July 29 - August 2, 2024! Join them for a week full of fun and excitement while making lasting memories, new friendships and enriching your Catholic faith.
If you would like to register your son or daughter for High School camp, please visit our website. The deadline to register is July 13, 2024.
If you have any questions, please call (559) 561-1038 or email Lupita at lupe@stanthonyretreat.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! |
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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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