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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 invites you to the 2nd Annual Blessing of the Backpacks
Start the new school year with a blessing from Bishop Brennan! The 2nd Annual Blessing of the Backpacks will be celebrated by Bishop Brennan on Sunday, August 4th at the 10:00 am Mass at Holy Spirit Church in Fresno.
The Blessing of the Backpacks is a great way for students throughout the diocese to kick-off the new school year.
- Bring your backpack and place it at the designated table set up by Holy Spirit's Mom's Group.
- Bishop Brennan will bless the backpacks after the 10:00 am Mass.
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Marriage: The Multiplication of Love
Radiate Love Initiative
On Sunday, July 28th, we celebrated National Parents' Day as part of the California Catholic Conference's Radiate Love Initiative.
Earlier this year, Bishop Brennan shared the special and heartfelt story of his parents’ love and marriage. Rodger and Helen Brennan spent 40 years of marriage together and had 10 children. Listen to Mr. and Mrs. Brennan’s story by clicking here.
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Bishop Brennan Congratulates All Clergy Who Celebrate Anniversaries
in the Month of July
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Annual Diocesan Seminarian Retreat
Our Seminarians attended their Annual Diocesan Retreat at the St. Anthony Retreat Center in Three Rivers last week. Fr. Dan Avila, former Diocesan Vocations Director, was the retreat master. Fr. Ivan Hernandez-Melchor, Director of Diocesan Vocations, also led the men through their week long retreat.
What a blessing it is to see our seminarians together!
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San Joaquin Memorial High School Rated
Best Private High School in Fresno
San Joaquin Memorial High School was rated #1 in Best Private High Schools in the Fresno area by Niche, a school and neighborhood data clearinghouse.
"Striving to reflect God's image and inspire our students' formation, San Joaquin Memorial High School provides a rigorous, Catholic, college-preparatory environment within and beyond the classroom. It guides a diverse student body to lead and serve the community in imitation of Jesus."
Congratulations, SJM!
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National Eucharistic Revival | | |
The Diocese of Fresno at the National Eucharistic Congress
July 17-21, 2024
A few of our parishes had the incredible opportunity to attend the National Eucharistic Congress that took place in Indianapolis, Indiana from July 17th to the 21st. It was the first National Eucharistic Congress in 83 years! Check out a few photos from the congress and hear from our parishes about their experience.
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Holy Family Church, Kingsburg
Fr. Mark Maxon, Pastor of Holy Family Catholic Church in Kingsburg, led a group of parishioners to the National Eucharistic Revival Congress!
After the Congress, they came home ready for the next steps in spreading the gospel related to the Eucharist. What a rewarding experience!
Courtesy of Diana T. Wright and Anthony Colbert, Holy Family Church, Kingsburg
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St. Mary's Church, Sanger
Elisa Perez from St. Mary's Church in Sanger attended the National Eucharistic Congress with her daughter, Katerina Rodriguez and son, Alexander Rodriguez.
Katerina and Alexander were chosen to do a prayer intention for the Family Rosary Across America with Relevant Radio.
"It was a beautiful experience! My favorite part was Adoration and Mass with 50,000 Catholics in Lucas Stadium. You could feel the presence of Jesus all around and the love He has for all His people," Elisa Perez shared.
Courtesy of Elisa Perez, St. Mary's Church, Sanger
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Our Lady of the Sierra Parish, Oakhurst
By the grace of God, I had the privilege of representing Our Lady of the Sierra Parish in Oakhurst as a “point person” in the 10th National Eucharistic Congress in Indianapolis.
The opening ceremony featured the culmination of the “four corners” pilgrimage that crisscrossed the United States in the form of a cross, meeting at the beautiful Eucharistic altar set up in the Lucas Oil Stadium. When a beautiful golden monstrance was displayed, a holy and reverent silence fell upon the crowd. You could have heard a pin drop. In awe, we all dropped down to our knees in our first Adoration experience at the Congress.
Article by Erlinda Teisinger, Our Lady of the Sierra Parish, Oakhurst
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Holy Spirit Church, Fresno
Hortencia Servin (pictured left) from Holy Spirit Church in Fresno was amongst the many volunteers at the National Eucharistic Congress that helped make the event flow as smoothly as possible!
Courtesy of Hortencia Servin,
Holy Spirit Church, Fresno
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Celebrating Fr. Emmanuel's
30th Priestly Anniversary
Our Lady of Victory Church, Fresno
Our Lady of Victory Parish in Fresno celebrated the 30th Priestly Anniversary of Fr. Emmanuel Ogbonnaya!
They celebrated Mass in appreciation for
Fr. Emmanuel's dedicated service to the community. After the Mass, they held a reception and community members shared stories and special memories they've had with Fr. Emmanuel.
Thank you to the the Hmong Community, the Neocatechumenal Way and the Marian Devotees of Our Lady of Victory Parish for hosting this special anniversary celebration.
Courtesy of Enya Oceguera, Our Lady of Victory Church, Fresno
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Honoring the Ministries of St. John's Cathedral
St. John's Cathedral, Fresno
St. John's Cathedral held a retreat for their ministries to thank them for their help and support during the St. Jude relic visit and St. John's Feast Day Celebration.
St. John's is truly blessed with amazing people who give their time to serve our Lord and His people!
Courtesy of Monica Dinis, Office Assistant, St. John's Cathedral, Fresno
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Portuguese Festa Schedule
Shrine of St. Jude Thaddeus, Livingston
All are welcome to attend the Portuguese Festas throughout the month of August.
Fr. Harvey, Pastor of the Shrine of St. Jude Thaddeus in Livingston, has compiled a list of celebrations for your convenience. Check out the schedule by clicking the button below.
More dates will be released throughout the year!
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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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