Participants

Our Annual Conference attracts Catholic educators, Lay Ministers, Catechists, Religious, Clergy, Chaplains, Directors of Religious Education Programs, and Youth Ministers. In addition, over 1,000 youth and chaperones participated in Youth Day last year. A total of over 2,500 persons participated in our weekend events in 2016.

Who We Are

The Diocese of Fresno is one of the largest dioceses in the nation, covering over 35,000 square miles in an eight-county area. Our diverse Parishes, Missions, and Stations serve a population of over one million Catholic faithful, out of a total population of about 2.7 million. The diocese boasts a rich multicultural and multi-ethnic population. Last year, workshops were offered in five different languages (English, Spanish, Vietnamese, Korean, Hmong) for over 1,500 registrants. We serve metropolitan, rural, agricultural, mountain and desert communities.

DIOCESAN CONGRESS & FIFTH ENCOUNTER 
CONGRESO DIOCESANO Y V-ENCUENTRO

Visalia Convention Center
Centro de Convenciones de Visalia

"SIEMPRE ADELANTE"
"Keep Moving Forward"

29th Annual Diocesan Congress / XXIX Congreso Anual
Saturday, October 14 / Sábado, 14 de Octubre, 2017

Diocesan Fifth Encounter / V-Encuentro
Sunday, October 15 / Domingo, 15 de Octubre, 2017

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EARLYBIRD REGISTRATION ENDS SEPTEMBER 8.
INSCRIPCIÓN ADELANTADA TERMINA EL 8 DE SEPTIEMBRE.

REGULAR REGISTRATION:  SEPTEMBER 9 - OCTOBER 7.
INSCRIPCIÓN REGULAR:  9 DE SEPTIEMBRE - 7 DE OCTUBRE.

NO REGISTRATIONS ACCEPTED:  OCTOBER 8 - OCTOBER 13.
NO SE ACEPTAN INSCRIPCIONES DEL 8 DE OCTUBRE AL 13 DE OCTUBRE.

Children under age 14 will not be admitted.  Childcare is not available.
Niños menores de 14 años no se admitirán.  No hay guardería de niños. 

DRIVING DIRECTIONS / DIRECCIONES SI MANEJA

If you have questions about the Conference please contact
Diocese of Fresno
Office of Formation and Evangelization
(559) 488-7474

For exhibitor information contact:
Grace Alston
(559) 488-7474, extension 113
[email protected]

For advertisements or sponsorship contact:
Rosie Hernandez
(559) 488-7474, extension 101
[email protected]