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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 Memorial Day, The Pastoral Center is closed today, Monday, May 27, 2024.
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Join Bishop Brennan in Celebrating Corpus Christi with
Mass and a Eucharistic Procession
Join Bishop Brennan in celebrating Corpus Christi Sunday on June 2, 2024! Bishop Brennan will be celebrating Mass followed by a Eucharistic Procession at the Shrine of St. Thérèse in Fresno and with the the catholic community of Our Lady of Guadalupe and St. Mary's Church in Delano.
- Shrine of St. Thérèse, Fresno: 8:00 AM Mass | 9:00 AM Procession
- OLG Church, Delano: 4:00 PM Bilingual Mass | 5:30 PM Procession
Please click the buttons below for more information.
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To Be Released:
Bishop Brennan's Pastoral Letter
"Lord, I am not worthy that you should enter under my roof, but only say the word, and my soul shall be healed."
- Roman Missal, Ordinary of the Mass 132.
Bishop Brennan will address the importance of the Eucharist in his upcoming Pastoral Letter to the Diocese of Fresno.
Bishop Brennan will publish his Pastoral Letter "I am Not Worthy" on Corpus Christi Sunday, June 2, 2024.
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Bishop Brennan announces the appointment of Deacon Mark Schultz as Vice-Chancellor
Bishop Brennan officially announces the appointment of Deacon Mark Schultz, as Vice-Chancellor for the Diocese of Fresno, as of June 1, 2024. Deacon Mark will be working with our current Chancellor, Cheryl Sarkisian, as she prepares for retirement from the Diocese of Fresno on June 30, 2024.
Our prayers are with Deacon Mark as he assumes his new position and responsibilities in the Office of the Chancellor and the Office of the Permanent Diaconate.
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Bishop Brennan Congratulates All Clergy Who Celebrate Anniversaries
in the Month of May
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Tiny Chapel Concert: Bishop Brennan and Anna Betancourt
Coming Soon!
Our Tiny Chapel Concert featuring Bishop Brennan and Anna Betancourt singing “I Am the Bread of Life” by Steve Angrisano and Tom Booth will be released on Wednesday, May 29th. Stay tuned on our social media platforms!
Spoiler: Be prepared to have your ears and heart captivated!
| “I Am the Bread of Life” by Steve Angrisano and Tom Booth is published by Spirit & Song, a division of OCP. | | |
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Congratulations to the 8th Grade Graduates!
St. Francis School, Bakersfield
The 8th grade class of St. Francis School in Bakersfield celebrated their graduation on May 15th. Congratulations to the graduates!
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Courtesy of Kelli Gruszka, Principal, St Francis Parish School, Bakersfield | |
The Sacrament of First Holy Communion
Our Lady of Miracles School, Gustine
The 2nd grade class and a few older students of Our Lady of Miracles School in Gustine received their First Holy Communion. We are so proud of our students for continuing on their faith journey!
| Courtesy of Julie Barcelos, Principal, Our Lady of Miracles School, Gustine | | |
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Celebrating Pentecost Sunday
St. Augustine Church, Lamont
Check out the beautiful Pentecost decorations on display at St. Augustine Church in Lamont!
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Courtesy of Brianda Perez, Parish Secretary/Front Desk, St. Augustine Church, Lamont | | | |
Retiro de Iniciación de
Vida en el Espíritu
St. John's Cathedral, Fresno
The Pilares de Fe ministry of St. John's Cathedral in Fresno will be holding a retreat!
Join them at the "Retire de Iniciación de Vida en el Espíritu" on June 8th and 9th from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. For more information, please view the flyer!
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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 June.
Fr. Harvey, Pastor of the Shrine of St. Jude Thaddeus in Livingston, has compiled a list of information for your convenience. Check out the schedule by clicking the button below.
More dates will be released throughout the year!
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Siege of Jericho
St. Joseph Church, Bakersfield
Join St. Joseph Church in Bakersfield for their 2nd Annual Eucharistic Adoration for the Siege of Jericho.
The 7 days, 24 hours of prayer to the Blessed Sacrament will begin on Friday, June 7th to June 13th.
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First Holy Communion and May Crowning
Santa Rosa Church, Lone Pine
On Pentecost Sunday, Santa Rosa Church in Lone Pine celebrated the First Holy Communion Mass. Following the Mass, they crowned the Blessed Mother!
Congratulations to the First Holy Communion class!
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Courtesy of Laura Blystone, Santa Rosa Church, Lone Pine | | | |
Pentecost Celebration at Sacred Heart Church in Merced
Sacred Heart Church, Merced
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Courtesy of Ashley Cardenas, Secretary and Safe Environment Coordinator,
Sacred Heart Church in Merced.
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6th Annual Catholic Charities Golf Classic
A Special Thank You!
Thank you to all the golfers, participants and sponsors who joined Catholic Charities at their 6th Annual Golf Classic to hit a hole-in-one for charity!
We are grateful to witness the shared commitment of Catholic Charities' mission to make miracles happen across the Central Valley.
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Courtesy of Cesar Rios, Digital Marketing & Development Specialist, Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Fresno | |
*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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