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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 attends Tulare-Kings Right to Life's Fundraising Event
Bishop Brennan attended Tulare-Kings Right to Life's fundraising event. He met their special guest speaker, actor Jim Caviezel. Jim Caviezel has acted in movies such as The Passion of Christ where he played the role of Jesus.
Thank you to those who attended to support TKRL's mission of reviving a culture of life and protecting women and children.
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Courtesy of Ann Marie Paden, Executive Director, Tulare-Kings Right to Life | |
Radiate Love Initiative:
Children, the Unexpected Gift
Every time a child enters the world, it is an opportunity to celebrate the arrival of an unexpected gift from God. When we embrace this call as parents, our extraordinary act of hope has the power to transform us through selfless love, tender care, profound joy and refashioned dreams.
Please click the button below for resources on marriage and family life from the California Catholic Conference's Radiate Love Initiative.
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PDDM Anniversary Mass: 100 Years Blessed
Pious Disciples of Divine Master
The Pious Disciples of the Divine Master (PDDM) Congregation celebrated their 100th Anniversary Mass on September 8th at St. Mary Queen of Apostles Church in Fresno!
PDDM sisters from communities located in Los Angeles, Ireland, Hong Kong and Boston also attended the Centenary Mass celebrated by Bishop Brennan!
Congratulations to the PDDM Congregation!
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Courtesy of Sr. Mary Margaret, PDDM | |
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Bishop Brennan Congratulates All Clergy Who Celebrate Anniversaries
in the Month of September
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Our Lady of Miracles Festa Celebration
Our Lady of Miracles School, Gustine
The students of Our Lady of Miracles School in Gustine recently participated in novenas, the traditional Bodo de Leite (Cow Parade) and the Sunday Queens Parade! During the parades, they carried saints and signs.
The Our Lady of Miracles Festa Celebration is a beautiful way for us to show our devotion to the Blessed Mother and thank her for our many blessings. Our Lady of Miracles, Pray for Us!
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Courtesy of Julie Barcelos, Principal, Our Lady of Miracles School, Gustine | | | |
Fall Festival
St. Helen's School, Fresno
St. Helen's School in Fresno invites you to their Annual Fall Festival! Join them on Sunday, September 22, 2024 from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm for music, food, games and more!
By attending the Fall Festival, you will directly support the fundraising efforts for the students at St. Helen's School!
| Courtesy of Mironda Rojas, PTO Vice President, St. Helen's School, Fresno | | |
Holy Spirit's Outreach Program Day
Holy Spirit Church, Fresno
Fresno City Council officially announced September 12th as Holy Spirit’s Outreach Program Day!
We extend our gratitude to Holy Spirit Parish in Fresno for their continued ministry to serve the community.
Thank you to Councilmember Garry Bredefeld, Mayor Jerry Dyer and the City of Fresno for this wonderful honor!
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Summer Knights Dance
Knights of Columbus of
St. John's Cathedral, Fresno
Join the Knights of Columbus Bishop John T. Steinbock Council at the Summer Knights Dance on Saturday, September 28, 2024 at Singleton Hall in Fresno.
- Tickets: $45.00
- 75 inch TV Door Prize
- Social hour, Dinner, Silent Auction, etc.
For tickets, please contact Brandon at (559) 681-9806 or Trinidad at (559) 790-5175
Courtesy of Monica Dinis, Office Assistant, St. John's Cathedral, Fresno
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Harvest Festival
St. Anthony Mary Claret Church, Fresno
You're invited to St. Anthony Mary Claret Church's Harvest Festival!
The Harvest Festival will be fun for the whole family! The day will be filled with music, dancing, great food and raffles!
Join them on Sunday, September 29th from 9:00 am to 9:00 pm at St. Anthony Claret Mary Church in Fresno!
Courtesy of Guadalupe Flores, Office Manager, St. Anthony Claret Church, Fresno
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Discernment Retreat
Carmelites Missionaries of St. Therese of the Child Jesus
The Carmelite Missionaries of St. Therese of the Child Jesus will be holding a Discernment Retreat for single women ages 17-30! The retreat will be held at the Shrine of St. Therese on Saturday, October 5, 2024 from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm.
The registration deadline is October 3, 2024! Please register by contacting (602) 413-7043 or (480) 869-7403.
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Volunteers Needed for our
Diocesan Congress!
Catechetical Ministries in Motion
We need volunteers for the Diocese of Fresno Congress and Youth Day 2024 from October 11th to the 13th at the Visalia Convention Center!
With any great event comes a great necessity: volunteers! I have been blessed once again this year in coordinating the volunteers that support the process of this event during its three-day span!
This is an event that cannot take place without the help and support of individuals that are willing to give their time and talents in serving the people of our diocese in one of the biggest events that we offer.
If you have any questions, please contact me at rflores@dioceseoffresno.org or
(559) 488-7474, ext. 107.
Article by Roman Flores, Catechetical Coordinator
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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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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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