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Proclaim the Good News
The Diocese of Fresno's Weekly Newsletter, published every Monday morning.
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Join us at the Mass of Ordination to the Priesthood!
Bishop Brennan and the Diocese of Fresno invite you to the Priesthood Ordination Mass on Saturday, May 25th at St. Charles Borromeo Church in Visalia beginning at 10:30am. We ask the faithful to gather as one to celebrate the ordination of our 6 soon-to-be priests!
A livestream will also be available on our website for those unable to attend in person.
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I am Not Worthy: A Pastoral Letter on the Eucharist to the Diocese of Fresno
Bishop Brennan will publish his Pastoral Letter "I am Not Worthy" on Corpus Christi Sunday, June 2, 2024.
In his letter to the Faithful, Bishop Brennan will address the importance and sanctity of the Eucharist.
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1-year Anniversary of St. Rita's New Church
Bishop Brennan celebrated the Dedication Mass of St. Rita's Church in Tulare on May 22, 2023. This week will officially mark 1 year since this wonderful milestone for the community of Tulare.
Relive this special day and watch the Dedication Mass on our Diocesan YouTube channel!
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Bishop Brennan Congratulates All Clergy Who Celebrate Anniversaries
in the Month of May
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The Groundbreaking of Sacred Heart Church in Exeter
Sacred Heart New Church, Exeter
Bishop Brennan joined the Groundbreaking Ceremony of Sacred Heart Church in Exeter! Congratulations to the catholic community of Exeter on the building of their new church.
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Pictured above: Bishop Brennan with
Fr. Dominic Savio Rajappa and
Larry Micari, County of Tulare, District 1 Supervisor
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Tapestry of Merced: Fundraiser for the Building of a Priest's Rectory
St. Patrick's Church, Merced
St. Patrick's Church in Merced invites you to their "Tapestry of Merced" on Saturday, June 22nd at 6pm to help raise funds for the building of an on-site Priest's Rectory.
They have officially finished Phase 1 - pulling underground utilities to the lot. They hope to begin Phase 2, which will include the groundbreaking! However, it cannot be done without the kind generosity of our parishioners, community and diocesan family!
Please click the "learn more" button below for details about the fundraiser and sponsorships. For more information, please contact Juanita Pedrozo at
(209) 769-9031 or email jcpedrozo8@gmail.com
| Courtesy of Rosemarie Pierce, Administrative Assistant, St. Patrick's Church, Merced | | | |
Our Continuing Dream
Holy Spirit Church, Fresno
The first weekend of May marked the beginning of the Our Continuing Dream Capital Campaign! The dream and mission of Holy Spirit Church in Fresno has always centered on the growth to spread the good news to the world. To support this ongoing dream and facilitate the construction of a new Parish Life Center, the parish has initiated a fundraising campaign. This new center will serve as the initial phase of a comprehensive master plan aimed at expanding parish facilities to meet the growing needs of the community.
To achieve these goals, Holy Spirit Church seeks support from both within and beyond its immediate community. Click here to see all the details of this project.
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Courtesy of Megan Popa, Campaign Manager, Steier Group | | |
Video Series: Get to Know your Future Priests!
Priesthood Ordination 2024
Make sure to check out our videos with Deacon Emmanuel Bernal and Deacon Jose Padron! You can now check out all of our videos with our future priests by clicking here.
Stay tuned for a fun group video that will be out on our social platforms soon!
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The Annual Outdoor Memorial Day Mass
St. Peter's Catholic Cemetery, Fresno
Bishop Brennan and the Diocese of Fresno's Catholic Cemeteries invite you to the Annual Outdoor Memorial Day Mass on May 27, 2024 at St. Peter's Catholic Cemetery in Fresno beginning at 10:00am. Join us as we commemorate and honor those who have served our country.
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The Sacrament of 1st Communion
St. Francis School, Bakersfield
Congratulations to the students of St. Francis School in Bakersfield on making their Sacrament of First Holy Communion!
Courtesy of Aren Van De Valk, St. Francis Parish School, Bakersfield
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8th Annual Seminarian Dinner Fundraiser: Casino Night
Knights of Columbus of Holy Spirit Church
Join the Knights of Columbus Holy Spirit Council for their 8th Annual Seminarian Dinner Fundraiser! Support our seminarians and enjoy a "Casino Night" on Saturday, June 8th at the Fort Washington Country Club in Fresno beginning at 5:00pm.
Please contact Rod Olguin at (559) 681-2630 to purchase tickets or for any questions.
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Youth Group Family Mass
St. Anthony of Padua Church, Reedley
The KHI-RHO Youth Group wrapped up their 45th year at St. Anthony of Padua Church in Reedley. We would like to give glory and praise to God for another successful year!
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Courtesy of St. Anthony of Padua Church, Reedley |
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Family Day 2024
Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Corcoran
Bring the family for a full day of enjoyment at Our Lady of Lourdes Church's Family Day!
Join them on Sunday, June 2 after each of the Holy Masses from 8:00am to 9:00pm.
There will be entertainment, live music, food, games and more!
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Celebrating Very Rev. Jesús Del Ángel's
Priestly Anniversary
Our Lady of Victory Church, Fresno
Our Lady of Victory Church in Fresno celebrated Very Rev. Jesús Del Ángel's Priesthood Anniversary on Monday, May 13th!
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Courtesy of Enya Oceguera, Our Lady of Victory Church, Fresno |
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40 Hours Devotion
Our Lady of Guadalupe Church, Delano
Our Lady of Guadalupe Church in Delano will be holding a 40 Hours Devotion beginning on May 28th, 2024.
All are welcome to attend the 40 Hours of Devotion from Tuesday, May 28th to Sunday, June 1st. Please view the flyer for more information.
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Courtesy of Jacob Valdez,
Seminarian, Diocese of Fresno
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Father's Day Raffle
St. John's Cathedral, Fresno
The Knights of Columbus of St. John's Cathedral in Fresno is holding a Father's Day Raffle! Enter their raffle for a chance to win a Traeger Smoker! Tickets will be sold at the following Sunday Masses.
Tickets will be 1 for $5.00 or 5 tickets for $20.00! The winning ticket will be pulled on June 9th after the last Mass.
For questions, please contact Brandon at (559) 681-9806 or Trinidad at
(559) 790-5175
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Retreat for Crime Victims: Walking with Jesus in your Healing Journey
Crime Survivors Ministry
The Crime Survivors Ministry invites you to a day of reflection and healing for all victims and survivors of crime. Walk with Jesus in your healing journey on this Healing Retreat on Saturday, June 29th from 8:00am to 5:00pm at the St. Paul Catholic Newman Center in Fresno.
A Healing Mass will be celebrated by Bishop Brennan. To register, please contact Maciel Godburn (559) 325-6888 or email rjmaciel2019@gmail.com.
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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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