Roman Catholic Diocese of Fresno
OFFICE OF MINISTRIES
1550 North Fresno Street Fresno, CA 93703-3788
Phone: (559) 488-7474 • Fax: (559) 493-2847


Director of Ministries: Patricia Jiménez
Dean of School of Ministry Fr. David Norris
Administrative Assistant: Paul Mentlewski
Bilingual Secretary: Martín Barrera

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


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CATECHETICAL
Catechetics

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 MINISTRYfamily

Coordinator: Andriel L. Ruperto
aruperto@dioceseoffresno.org
(559) 488-7474 ext. 106

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             •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
Multicultural/CAMPESINO Ministrycultures

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 MINISTRYdetention 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 Day.

 

 

School of Ministry

 

 

   Dean: Fr. David Norris

 

dnorris@dioceseoffresno.org

 

(559)488-7474 ext104

 

 

  Assistant Coordinator: Rosa Maria Guembe

 

srrguembe@dioceseoffresno.org

 

(559) 488-7474 ext. 107

 


 

 

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