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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 Labor Day, The Pastoral Center will be closed on Monday, September 2, 2024. | |
Story Time and Sing-A-Long with Bishop Brennan!
Bishop Brennan held a Story Time and Sing-A-Long inspired by his first Pastoral Letter I am Not Worthy on Monday, August 12th. He read I'm a Saint in the Making by Lisa M. Hendey to a wonderful group of children from around the diocese.
Thank you to the families who joined us at St. Anne's Chapel!
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Diocese of Fresno's Catholic Charities:
Harvest of Hope Fresno
Join Catholic Charities, Bishop Brennan and the Diocese of Fresno at the Annual Harvest of Hope gathering on Saturday, September 14th at the Fresno Convention Center beginning at 5:30pm.
Harvest of Hope is a night to celebrate the incredible generosity that has transformed the lives of those in need throughout our community!
Please contact Mackenzie Villalobos at mvillalobos@ccdof.org or (559) 237-0851 for more information.
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Bishop Brennan Congratulates All Clergy Who Celebrate Anniversaries
in the Month of August
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Discernment Group Meetings: Are you Called to be a Priest?
The Office of Vocations invites you to join their discernment group meetings!
The upcoming discernment group meetings will provide you with information, support and encouragement as you consider the vocation to the priesthood! The first meeting will take place at the Shrine of St. Thérèse in Fresno on Saturday, August 31st at 6:00pm.
If you are interested in attending or would like more information, please contact Fr. Iván Hernández Melchor, Director of Vocations, at (559) 488-7424 or vocations@dioceseoffresno.org
| Courtesy of Fr. Iván Hernández Melchor, Director of Vocations | | |
Office of Catholic Education | | |
First School Mass
St. Anne's School, Porterville
St. Anne's School celebrated their First School Mass on the Feast of the Assumption of Mary!
After the Mass, Fr. Dan Avila and Deacon Jorge Santoyo visited the classrooms for a blessing.
Courtesy of Joan Bouchard, Superintendent of Catholic Schools and St. Anne's School, Porterville
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Back to School!
Our Lady of Miracles School, Gustine
Our Lady of Miracles School welcomed back their students with great anticipation for a blessed school year!
Courtesy of Julie M. Barcelos, M.Ed., Principal,
Our Lady of Miracles School, Gustine
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Faithful Foundations:
God's Plan for Family
St. Joachim Church, Madera
Renew your strength in the Lord at the Faithful Foundations conference for men and women!
Join St. Joachim Church and special guests, Jesse Romero and John Sablan, on Saturday, October 5th at 9:00am for a day of renewal at the Holy Spouses Hall in Madera.
- Tickets will be sold at the Youth Ministry Office (559) 674-9069 and St. Marello Bookstore (559) 662-0682
- Early bird rate: $40 per person (ends 8/31/24)
- $50 per person after 8/31/24
Courtesy of Jennifer,
St. Marello Bookstore, Madera
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Courtesy of Ray Young, Director of Ministries, St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church, Fresno | |
Happy Priestly Anniversary, Fr. Regino!
St. Anthony of Padua Church, Fresno
St. Anthony of Padua parish celebrated Fr. Regino Quijano's 40th priestly anniversary!
Over 200 people joined Fr. Regino for a special anniversary Mass on Friday, August 16th followed by a reception dinner.
Parishioners enjoyed delicious Filipino food catered from multiple restaurants during the reception. The celebration was a great reminder that we are all one big family. It showed that the journey of faith spans a lifetime and we don’t walk alone.
Congratulations, Fr. Regino, on your ministry milestone!
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Speaker Event: The Healing Power of Adoration
Holy Spirit Church, Fresno
Join Holy Spirit Church for a Speaker Event on August 30th and the 31st! The guest speakers, Fr. Dennis McManus and Fr. Patrick Gonyeau, will share engaging conversion stories and invaluable advice about the power of the Eucharist. It is an event worth attending!
- Friday, August 30: 6:00pm to 8:00pm
- Saturday, August 31: 10:00am to 10:45am
Courtesy of Jessie Wedam, Holy Spirit Church, Fresno
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EPJ Fresno attends the Encuentros de Promoción Juvenil National Encounter
EPJ Fresno and their Spiritual Director, Fr. Iván Hernández Melchor, recently attended the Encuentros de Promoción Juvenil USA - XXXII National Encounter in Houston, Texas.
The National Encounter was a great weekend of work, happy moments and coexistence with fellow EPJ members in the United States. We were very happy to have represented EPJ Fresno!
Courtesy of Guadalupe Hernandez, EPJ Fresno Coordinator
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Spiritual Advisors with Auxiliary Bishop Italo Dell’Oro of the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston | |
EPJ Fresno’s cohort received their diplomas for attending the National Encounter | |
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The Diocesan Olympics
Race of Faith, Path to Victory!
Unite in faith and strive for glory during the Diocesan Olympics on Saturday, September 21st, 2024 at San Joaquin Memorial High School in Fresno!
Volleyball, basketball, soccer and relay games are available for sign-ups! There are limited team slots available so make sure to register your team soon!
- $20 per participant
- Must be 18+
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Health and Nursing Ministry | |
Free Informational Webinar: Unmasking Valley Fever
Valley Fever Awareness Month
Deepen your understanding of Valley Fever during Valley Fever Awareness Month by attending UCSF Fresno's free webinar, "Unmasking Valley Fever: Catching the Soil-Borne Culprit Early."
Join them on Wednesday, September 18th from noon to 1:00pm via zoom!
Courtesy of Roxanna Stevens R.N., FCN, 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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