Office of Ministries
1550 North Fresno Street
Fresno, CA 93703-3788
Phone: (559) 488-7474 / Fax: (559) 493-2847
General Office Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Media Library Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30 am - 4:30 pm and by appointment
Director of Ministries: Patricia Jimenez
patricia@dioceseoffresno.org
(559) 488-7474 ext. 101
Administrative Assistant: Paul Mentlewski
paul@dioceseoffresno.org
(559) 488-7474 ext. 102
Bilingual Secretary: Martín Barrera
martin@dioceseoffresno.org
(559) 488-7474 ext. 103
Ministries
Catechetical Ministry
Coordinator: Josie Contente
josie@dioceseoffresno.org
(559) 488-7474 ext. 107
- Develops, implements, and updates Catechetical policies.
- Oversees and coordinates programs of catechetical formation for all Master and Basic catechists in the diocese.
- Supports parish catechetical programs and parish DRE’s.
- Represents the diocese at state meetings of Diocesan Catechetical Directors.
More information on catechetical ministry . . .
Detention Ministry
Coordinator: Claude Muncey
cmuncey@dioceseoffresno.org
(559) 488-7474 ext. 108
- Coordinates the overall detention ministry program for the Diocese and is the primary contact, resource, and supervisor of this ministry.
- Convenes the Catholic Detention Ministers for enrichment, networking, and training centered in the common mission and ministry of direct service, education, and advocacy.
- Facilitates training for volunteers.
- Visits chaplains, volunteers, and Community Resource
Managers in detention facilities. - Interviews and recommends candidates for potential chaplains.
More information on detention ministry . . .
Family Life Ministry
Coordinator: Sr. Joanne Bauer, CSC
joanneb@dioceseoffresno.org
(559) 488-7474 ext. 106
Bilingual Secretary: Martín Barrera
martin@dioceseoffresno.org
(559) 488-7474 ext. 103
- Supports Family Life in Parishes and deaneries by networking with leaders through communication and use of resources.
- Informs and supports parishes and deaneries regarding involvement with legislators on issues that pertain to the protection of life and family issues.
- Supports Family Life Leaders in the areas of training and workshops for:
- Catholic Singles
- Engaged Encounter
- Family
- Marriage Preparation
- Natural Family Planning
- Parenting
- Project Rachel & Rachel's Vineyard
- Respect Life
- Retrouvaille
- Worldwide Marriage Encounter
More information on familly life ministry . . .
Multicultural/Campesino Ministry
Coordinator: Fr. Michael McAndrew, C.Ss.R.
mcandrewcssr @dioceseoffresno.org
(559) 488-7474 ext. 109
Bilingual Secretary: Martin Barrera
martin@dioceseoffresno.org
(559) 488-7474 ext. 103
- Forms and trains teams in parishes for evangelization among campesinos.
- Supports social justice issues related to campesinos.
- Supports and provides training for comunidades de base.
- Serves as contact for all ethnic ministerial groups.
More information on campesino and multicultural ministry . . .
The Media Center
Bilingual Media Secretary: Rosie Navarro
rnavarro@dioceseoffresno.org
(559) 488-7474 ext. 100
- Oversees lending library of Compact Discs, periodicals, videos, audio tapes, books - English/Spanish.
- Provides consultation for media selection and creative use.
More information on the Media Library . . .
School of Ministry
Coordinator: Feliciano Tapia
ftapia@dioceseoffresno.org
(559) 488-7474 ext. 104
Bilingual Secretary: Martin Barrera
martin@dioceseoffresno.org
(559) 488-7474 ext. 103
- Coordinates Basic Formation programs in English and Spanish for adults.
- Offers Certification in Ministry- (New Wine/Vino Nuevo, Youth, RCIA).
- MA in Pastoral Ministries offered through Holy Names University .
More information on the School of Ministry .
Social Justice Ministry
Director: Fr. James A. Rude. S.J.
jimrude@hotmail.com
(559) 488-7482
- Represents the diocese at state meeting of Diocesan Social Action Directors
- Presents Peace and Justice Programming for KNXT-TV Channel 49.
- Assists in forming Diocesan Legislative Networks.
- Coordinates the California Catholic Conference's Annual Catholic Lobby Day.
More information on social justice ministry . . .
Youth and Young Adult Ministry
Bilingual Coordinator: Alejandro Barraza
Alejandro@dioceseoffresno.org
(559) 488-7474 ext. 105
Bilingual Secretary: Martin Barrera
martin@dioceseoffresno.org
(559) 488-7474 ext. 103
- Supports youth and young adult ministry in parishes and deaneries through networking with leadership, providing communication and resources.
- Supports ministry to specialized groups that provide services within the diocese.
- Provides training and formation for Adult and Young Adult leaders.
- Sponsors Youth Days, Events and Retreats.
- Offers Retreats for Youth Ministers