OFFICIAL DIOCESE OF FRESNO MEDIA RELATIONS
The Diocese of Fresno is nestled in the Central part of the San Joaquin Valley and expands over 35,239 square miles and serves over 2 million Catholics. The Diocese is made up of 87 parishes and 20 Catholic schools which are within the counties of Fresno, Kern, Inyo, Madera, Mariposa, Merced, Tulare and Kings. The Diocese is overseen by The Most Rev. Joseph V. Brennan. Chandler Marquez, Director of Communications, serves as the Official Spokesperson for the Bishop, the Diocese and all of the sites it encompasses.
The Diocese regularly receives media interest in what happens at our schools, parishes, cemeteries and Catholic organizations. Requests come in multiple languages and from various outlets, including broadcast television stations, newspapers and specialty publications.
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Good Shepherd Catholic Parish is part oft the Diocese of Fresno. The Diocese kindly requests that all media inquiries including parishes, schools and Catholic Cemeteries, including site access, interview requests, press credentials and official Diocesan photographs, be directed to the Office of Communications. Please note that priests, parish and school staff, and other Church representatives are not permitted to provide comment or agree to interviews before touching base with the Office of Communications first.
The Office of Communications team is available seven days a week, and will reply to inquiries on a timely basis.
Chandler Marquez
Director of Communications
(559) 441 - 3415
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