The time has come once again for the annual Diocesan Congress! This year we celebrate on October 13- 15, 2023, with some amazing workshops and events! Our theme this year is Our Vocation is Love: A Mission for All. The influence of the theme is from our diocesan patroness, St. Thérèse of Lisieux, whose feast day is October 1st, and whose 150th anniversary of birth was in January. For this reason, we dedicate not only this Congress, but all upcoming congresses to her. This consecration to St. Therese will begin with an online novena, beginning September 22. It will be live on our YouTube Channel each morning at 8 am and be available for viewing throughout the day. Our YouTube Channel can be found by searching @dofformationandevangelization. This novena will be offered for our diocese, and for the success of this event, dedicated in her honor. On October 13, we celebrate Administrative Day, which is open to all adults, but the workshops are specifically focused on parish staff and ministry leaders. Saturday October 14 is open to all adults, both those working in ministry and those who are simply seeking spiritual formation. Bishop Brennan will celebrate Mass with us as well as accompany us during the event. The weekend ends with Youth Day on October 15, where parishes are invited to send groups of youth for a day of worship, workshops, and praise. Make plans to join us! Registration is now open and information is available on our website, www.congress.dioceseoffresno.org. For questions contact our office at (559) 488-7474. Our Vocation is Love Diocesan Congress 2023 Rose M.Hernández, Director, Diocese of Fresno
24 Fall 2023
Made with FlippingBook Digital Proposal Creator