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Proclaim the Good News

The Diocese of Fresno's Weekly Newsletter, published every Monday morning.

May 11, 2026

Office of the Bishop


Transitional

Diaconate Ordination Mass


Bishop Brennan will celebrate the Transitional Diaconate Ordination of Ramon Perez on Saturday, May 30th!


Location: Seminario Hispano de Santa Maria de Guadalupe, Mexico City

Time: 10:30 am


Please keep Ramon in prayer as he continues his journey to the priesthood.

Get your Tickets for Catholic Night at the Park!

The 4th Annual Catholic Night at the Park is coming up! Join Bishop Brennan and the Fresno Grizzlies for a night of baseball, fellowship, and family fun at Chukchansi Park on Thursday, June 4th.


Get your tickets today!

Bishop Brennan Congratulates all who recently Confirmed their Faith!

St. Augustine, Lamont

On May 2nd, Bishop Brennan celebrated the Sacrament of Confirmation at St. Augustine Church in Lamont!

Courtesy of St. Augustine, Lamont

Our Lady of Victory, Fresno

Courtesy of Liset Garcia, Our Lady of Victory Church, Fresno

St. Jude, Easton

Bishop Emeritus Ochoa recently celebrated the Confirmation Mass at St. Jude Church in Easton!

Courtesy of Armando Blancas

Bishop Brennan Congratulates all Clergy who Celebrate

Anniversaries in the Month of May

Priestly and Religious Life

Congratulations, Fr. Victor Espinoza, O.S.J.!

Fr. Victor Espinoza, O.S.J. was ordained a priest to the Order of the Oblates of St. Joseph on Thursday, May 7th at St. Joachim Church in Madera!


Join Bishop Brennan and the Diocese of Fresno in congratulating Fr. Victor on his ordination!

Office of Vocations

Priesthood Discernment

Group Meeting

The Office of Vocations recently held their monthly Priesthood Discernment Group Meeting at the Shrine of St. Therese in Fresno.


The meetings provide men who are considering the priesthood with support, encouragement, and information. For upcoming meetings, click here.

Courtesy of Joseph Moore, Vocations Secretary

Office of Catholic Education

Welcome, Kent Hickey!

Transitional President for Fresno Catholic Schools

The Office of Catholic Education announces Kent Hickey as the Transitional President for Fresno Catholic Schools, effective May 1st.


Please join us in welcoming him to Fresno Catholic Schools!

Parish Focus






Sacramental Preparation Adults

Shrine of Our Lady of Miracles, Gustine

Congratulations to the parishioners at the Shrine of Our Lady of Miracles in Gustine who received their First Holy Communion and Confirmation!

Courtesy of Gracy Plata, Director of Religious Education, Shrine of Our Lady of Miracles, Gustine


Marian Shrines Pilgrimage

Holy Spirit, Fresno


Join Holy Spirit Parish on a pilgrimage to the Marian Shrines in Lisbon, Fatima, Salamanca, Avila, Burgos, and Lourdes from March 8th to March 17th, 2027. 


Click the button below to learn more about the Marian Shrines Pilgrimage and book your spot! 



Courtesy of Deacon Pete Marquez, 

Business Manager, Holy Spirit, Fresno

Health and Nursing Ministry

Healthy Aging for our Brains

Caring for the Whole Person


The Health and Nursing Ministry invites you to their Healthy Aging presentation series! Join them on Wednesday, May 20th at the St. Paul Catholic Newman Center in Fresno starting at 11:00am.


RSVP is required. Please contact Amy Tobin, RN at (559) 360-0930 to RSVP.

Events

Event Name

Location

Time

More Info

Our Lady of Fatima Mass and Procession

St. Anthony of Padua, Fresno

May 13, 2026

5:30 PM

View the Flyer

Sitting at the Table: Listening to the Spirit

(Women's Guild Retreat)

St. Paul Catholic Newman Center, Cardinal Newman Hall, Fresno

May 16, 2026

8:30 AM - 1:30 PM

View the Flyer

Community Talk: Synodality

St. Paul Catholic Newman Center, Cardinal Newman Hall, Fresno

May 17, 2026

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

View the Flyer

Catholic Charities' 8th Annual Golf Classic

Sunnyside Country Club, Fresno

May 18, 2026

View the Flyer

Healthy Aging for Our Brains

St. Paul Catholic Newman Center Cafeteria

May 20, 2026

11:00 AM

View the Flyer

Diocesan Priesthood Ordination Mass

St. Charles Borromeo, Visalia

May 23, 2026

10:30 AM

Learn More

Annual Outdoor Memorial Day Mass

St. Peter's Cemetery, Fresno

May 25, 2026

10:00 AM

Learn More

Workshop: Viewing OCIA through a Different Lens

Diocese of Fresno Pastoral Center

May 30, 2026

9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

View the Flyer

Transitional Diaconate Ordination Mass

Seminario Hispano de Santa Maria de Guadalupe, Mexico City

May 30, 2026

10:30 AM

View the Flyer

Catholic Night at the Park

Chukchansi Park, Fresno

June 4, 2026

6:50 PM

Learn More

Priesthood Discernment Group Meeting

St. Therese, Shafter

June 7, 2026

6:00 PM

View the Flyer

Silent Directed Retreat

St. Anthony Retreat Center, Three Rivers

June 7 - 13, 2026

View the Flyer

Jr. High School Summer Camp

Santa Teresita Youth Conference Center, Three Rivers

June 8 - 11, 2026

View the Flyer

Fr. Sal's 25th Jubilee Priesthood Ordination Mass and Dinner

St. John's Cathedral, Fresno

June 15, 2026

5:30 PM

View the Flyer

Diocese of Fresno Cup: Clergy vs. Seminarians Basketball Game & Fundraiser

St. Anthony's School Gym, Fresno

June 26, 2026

5:00 PM

Learn More

Retrouvaille Weekend

See Flyer for Details

July 10, 2026

View the Flyer

High School Summer Camp

Santa Teresita Youth Conference Center, Three Rivers

July 13 - 17, 2026

View the Flyer

Music Camp

Santa Teresita Youth Conference Center, Three Rivers

July 27 - 29, 2026

View the Flyer

Men's Retreat (Spanish)

St. Anthony Retreat Center, Three Rivers

July 31 - August 2, 2026

View the Flyer

Priesthood Discernment Group Meeting

St. Mary's, Fresno

August 2, 2026

6:00 PM

View the Flyer

Retrouvaille Weekend

See Flyer for Details

August 14, 2026

View the Flyer

Women's Retreat (Spanish)

St. Anthony Retreat Center, Three Rivers

August 21 - 23, 2026

View the Flyer

*A Note to our Parishes: Do you have a Parish Event you would like to promote? Send over your event flyer to smejia@dioceseoffresno.org and we'll include it in the event section on our newsletter and website!

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MISSION STATEMENT / DECLARACIÓN DE LA MISIÓN



"As God's beloved people we are called in and through the Spirit to live in unity and love and to proclaim the


Good News of Jesus, especially amongst the poor and marginal of our society."



“Como pueblo amado de Dios estamos llamados en y a través del Espíritu Santo a vivir en unidad y amor, y para anunciar la Buena Nueva de Jesús, especialmente entre los pobres y los marginados de nuestra sociedad.”

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