CATECHETICAL

Coordinator:
Madeline M. Loiacono
mloiacono@dioceseoffresno.org
(559) 488-7474 ext. 109
Paul Mentlewski, Administrative Assistant
paul@dioceseoffresno.org
(559) 488-7474 ext. 102
• 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.
FAMILY LIFE
MINISTRY
Coordinator: Andriel L. Ruperto
aruperto@dioceseoffresno.org
(559) 488-7474 ext. 106
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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.
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Supports Family Life Leaders in the areas of training and
workshops for:
•Catholic Singles •Parenting
•Engaged Encounter •Project Rachel & Rachel's Vineyard
•Family •Respect Life
•Marriage Preparation •Retrouvaille
•Natural Family Planning
•Worldwide Marriage Encounter
YOUTH AND YOUNG
ADULT MINISTRY
Bilingual Coordinator: Vacant
patricia@dioceseoffresno.org
(559) 488-7474 ext. 101
Bilingual Secretary: Martin Barrera
mbarrera@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
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Multicultural/CAMPESINO
Ministry
Coordinator: Vacant
patricia@dioceseoffresno.org
(559) 488-7474 ext. 101
Bilingual Secretary:
Martín Barrera
mbarrera@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.
DETENTION MINISTRY
Coordinator: Mr. 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.
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.
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
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