Bishop/Diocesan Statements & Information
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9/13/22
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8/11/22
8/4/22
A letter from Bishop Brennan regarding the Eucharistic Revival Mass on the Feast Day of the Assumption
Dear Brothers and Sisters,
A most wonderful time and opportunity has begun in the Church here in the United States. A time of renewal called a National Eucharistic Revival, being promoted by all the bishops of the country, was ushered in on the Feast of Corpus Christi this past June. Year one (2022-2023) will be known as a Year of Diocesan Revival. Year two (2023-2024) will begin a time dedicated as a Year of Parish Revival. All this will lead up to a National Eucharistic Congress which will take place in Indianapolis July 17-21, 2014.
Please join me for a special and simple celebration of the Holy Eucharist at the beginning of our own Diocesan Revival on Monday, August the 15th 2022, at Holy Spirit Church in Fresno. We will remember and honor Mary on the Feast of her Assumption as the greatest example of a 'Woman of the Eucharist'. The Mass will begin at 7 in the evening and will be live streamed on our website at www.dioceseoffresno.org
A most wonderful time and opportunity has begun in the Church here in the United States. A time of renewal called a National Eucharistic Revival, being promoted by all the bishops of the country, was ushered in on the Feast of Corpus Christi this past June. Year one (2022-2023) will be known as a Year of Diocesan Revival. Year two (2023-2024) will begin a time dedicated as a Year of Parish Revival. All this will lead up to a National Eucharistic Congress which will take place in Indianapolis July 17-21, 2014.
Please join me for a special and simple celebration of the Holy Eucharist at the beginning of our own Diocesan Revival on Monday, August the 15th 2022, at Holy Spirit Church in Fresno. We will remember and honor Mary on the Feast of her Assumption as the greatest example of a 'Woman of the Eucharist'. The Mass will begin at 7 in the evening and will be live streamed on our website at www.dioceseoffresno.org
6/6/22
Open Letter in Support of Arch Bishop Cordileone
"Events in our lives tend to take on a life of their own and they can certainly outpace our responses too. Lord knows we have been through a lot as a nation, as a people of faith, as a Church and, simply as humans who are hurting when others are hurting, like those moms and dads in Uvalde, Texas. So, my responses to other events in our lives have been a bit tardy, to say the least..."
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8/2/21
6/1/2021
A Letter From Bishop Brennan
Reopening of our Churches
New Protocols for Worship and Ministry.
Effective dates for opening of our churches and other welcome changes to go into effect.
Effective dates for opening of our churches and other welcome changes to go into effect.
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2/3/21
A Message from Bishop Joseph V. Brennan and the California Catholic Conference
In partnership with the Catholic health systems and Catholic Charities throughout the Golden State, the Catholic Bishops of California urge all Californians to receive a vaccination to prevent the continued spread of the deadly COVID-!( pandemic that has claimed the lives of more than two million people worldwide...
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12/23/20
The California Catholic Conference of Bishops (CCC)
Catholic Moral Teaching and Tradition on COVID-19 Vaccines
The Vatican’s doctrinal office, the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith (CDF), has determined that it is “morally acceptable” for Catholics to take these vaccines against the COVID-19 Virus.
The California Catholic Conference affirms that the Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines are morally acceptable.
Please read the statement below for more information.
Catholic Moral Teaching and Tradition on COVID-19 Vaccines
The Vatican’s doctrinal office, the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith (CDF), has determined that it is “morally acceptable” for Catholics to take these vaccines against the COVID-19 Virus.
The California Catholic Conference affirms that the Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines are morally acceptable.
Please read the statement below for more information.
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9/4/20
Bishop Brennan Calls us Together as a Diocese
Let Us Pray
40 Days of Fasting & Prayer
September 14 to October 23, 2020
40 Days of Fasting & Prayer
September 14 to October 23, 2020
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9/3/20
The Most Reverend Bishop Joseph V. Brennan
SPIRITUAL INITIATIVE: LET US PRAY!
SEPTEMBER 14, 2020 - OCTOBER 23, 2020
Eff. Thursday, September 17, Adoration will be available in the plaza from 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM, after each daily Mass.
SEPTEMBER 14, 2020 - OCTOBER 23, 2020
Eff. Thursday, September 17, Adoration will be available in the plaza from 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM, after each daily Mass.
We are asked to please participate in a spiritual initiative to combat this virus and to prepare ourselves for upcoming moments of decision in our communities and country. We are asked to participate with our Bishop, our diocese, our parishes, our communities and our families in acts of Prayer, Fasting and Adoration to unite in an appeal to our Heavenly Father.
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LETTER FROM BISHOP BRENNAN
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ADORATION INSTRUCTION
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ADORATION INSTRUCTION
BOOKLET FORM
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6/20/20
Diocese of Fresno Reopening Guidelines
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6/18/2020
Letter from Bishop Brennan regarding the Closure of KNXT
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3/20/2019
A message from the office of the Diocese of Fresno
This Lenten season brings us a new opportunity for prayer and reflection, through the release of a new movie, “Unplanned”, opening on March 29th. It tells the story of Abby Johnson, a former Planned Parenthood clinic director who experienced a conversion of heart after seeing an ultrasound-guided abortion and understanding first-hand what abortion does to an unborn child. Unplanned is a very impactful movie. It honestly portrays the reality of abortion and is graphic in some moments. It can be a powerful tool to evangelize the truth about the beauty and dignity of every human life and our call to prayerful witness on behalf of all people, born and unborn. Such a movie, with its frank portrayal of abortion may draw out emotions that are difficult. Statistically, 1 in 4 women nationwide have a personal experience with abortion, and many women who have suffered miscarriages, or difficult births.
Some resources to help in these situations are:
Elliott Institute: (217) 525-8202; www.afterabortion.org; http://www.theunchoice.com
Rachel’s Vineyard Ministries: http://www.rachelsvineyard.org
Project Rachel: http://hopeafterabortion.com
Project Rachel Toll free number: 1-888-456-HOPE
Options United Link: http://www.la-archdiocese.org/org/oljp/life/Pages/app-for-life.aspx
Options United Help Line: Helpline: (877) 398 7734
Obria Medical Clinics – Post Abortion Online Resource: https://www.obria.org/services/after-abortion-help/
More resources can be found at our website at https://dioceseoffresno.org/office-of-formation-and-evangelization/family-life/.
Sr. Joane Baur, C.S.C.
Family Life Coordinator
A message from the office of the Diocese of Fresno
This Lenten season brings us a new opportunity for prayer and reflection, through the release of a new movie, “Unplanned”, opening on March 29th. It tells the story of Abby Johnson, a former Planned Parenthood clinic director who experienced a conversion of heart after seeing an ultrasound-guided abortion and understanding first-hand what abortion does to an unborn child. Unplanned is a very impactful movie. It honestly portrays the reality of abortion and is graphic in some moments. It can be a powerful tool to evangelize the truth about the beauty and dignity of every human life and our call to prayerful witness on behalf of all people, born and unborn. Such a movie, with its frank portrayal of abortion may draw out emotions that are difficult. Statistically, 1 in 4 women nationwide have a personal experience with abortion, and many women who have suffered miscarriages, or difficult births.
Some resources to help in these situations are:
Elliott Institute: (217) 525-8202; www.afterabortion.org; http://www.theunchoice.com
Rachel’s Vineyard Ministries: http://www.rachelsvineyard.org
Project Rachel: http://hopeafterabortion.com
Project Rachel Toll free number: 1-888-456-HOPE
Options United Link: http://www.la-archdiocese.org/org/oljp/life/Pages/app-for-life.aspx
Options United Help Line: Helpline: (877) 398 7734
Obria Medical Clinics – Post Abortion Online Resource: https://www.obria.org/services/after-abortion-help/
More resources can be found at our website at https://dioceseoffresno.org/office-of-formation-and-evangelization/family-life/.
Sr. Joane Baur, C.S.C.
Family Life Coordinator
