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Proclaim the Good News
The Diocese of Fresno's Weekly Newsletter, published every Monday morning.
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2nd Annual Diocese of Fresno Cup:
Basketball and Seminarian Fundraiser
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Our seminarians are ready to take on a team of our clergy on the basketball court once again!
You're invited to the 2nd Annual Diocese of Fresno Cup on Friday, June 26th at St. Anthony's School Gym in Fresno.
Join us to celebrate vocations, fundraise for seminarian formation, and enjoy a basketball game!
Tickets: $5.00 per person
For ticket information and sponsorship opportunities, please click the button below.
| | | Congratulations to all who recently Confirmed their Faith! | | Bishop Brennan celebrated the Sacrament of Confirmation at St. Thomas the Apostle in Arvin recently! | | Courtesy of Angel Ibarra, Parishioner, St. Thomas the Apostle, Arvin | | On April 22nd, Bishop Brennan confirmed 98 candidates at the Immaculate Heart of Mary in Hanford! | | Courtesy of Fr. Miguel Campos, Immaculate Heart of Mary, Hanford | | Fr. Sal Gonzalez, Vicar General, confirmed 86 candidates at the St. Paul Catholic Newman Center in Fresno! | | |
Courtesy of Allyson Fansett, Communications Coordinator/Admin. Assistant,
St. Paul Catholic Newman Center, Fresno
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Bishop Brennan Congratulates all Clergy who Celebrate
Anniversaries in the Month of April
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Job Opportunity: Payroll Specialist
Now Hiring!
The Diocese of Fresno is looking for a Payroll Specialist at the Pastoral Center!
To learn more and apply, please click here.
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A Trip to
St. Patrick's Seminary in Menlo Park
| The 7th and 8th grade students at Our Lady of Miracles School in Gustine went on a field trip to St. Patrick's Seminary in Menlo Park! | | | Courtesy of Mrs. Julie M. Barcelos, M.Ed., Principal, Our Lady of Miracles Catholic School, Gustine | |
Raising Awareness about Child Abuse Prevention
St. Joseph's, Firebaugh
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St. Joseph's Safe Environment Manager, Linda Antunez, and their CCD and Confirmation teachers raised awareness about child abuse prevention during the weekend Masses. The CCD and Confirmation teachers also prayed four rosaries for the protection of children.
Through their time, effort, and care, they helped educate our community to ensure a safe environment for all children.
| | | Courtesy of Linda Antunez, Office Manager, St. Joseph Church/School, Firebaugh | | | |
Divine Mercy Sunday Prayer Service
St. Ann's, Ridgecrest
The youth at St. Ann's Parish in Ridgecrest led the Divine Mercy Sunday Prayer Service and prayed the Divine Mercy Chaplet.
After the prayer service, the community enjoyed ice cream!
| | | Courtesy of Marla Morgan, St. Ann's, Ridgecrest | | |
Marriage Retreat
Our Lady of Victory, Fresno
Our Lady of Victory Parish invites married and unmarried couples to their Marriage Retreat!
Date: May 2-3, 2026
Times:
- Saturday: 7:00am - 7:00pm
- Sunday: 7:00am and concludes with Mass at 2:30pm
For more information and to register, please click the button below!
| | Courtesy of Enya Oceguera, Office Manger, Our Lady of Victory Church, Fresno | | |
Earth Day Clean Up
St. John's Cathedral, Fresno
For Earth Day, the ministries at St. John's came together to clean up the parish!
| | | | Photo by Monica Dinis, Office Assistant, St. John's Cathedral, Fresno | | |
Bazaar and Thrift Sale
PDDM Sisters
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The Sisters of the Pious Disciples of the Divine Master are hosting a Bazaar and Thrift Sale!
Clothes, toys, kitchen items, books, and more will be on sale.
Date: Saturday, May 2nd
Time: 9:00am to 2:00pm
Location: PDDM Convent, Fresno
| Courtesy of Filomena Fagundes | | | Catholic Professionals and Business Club | | |
Reserve your Spot at our Upcoming Breakfast Meeting!
CP&BC of Fresno
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Join the Catholic Professionals and Business Club of Fresno at their upcoming breakfast meeting featuring Catholic speaker, Austin Wright, on Friday, May 8th!
A U.S. Navy veteran, entrepreneur, and passionate Catholic voice, Austin brings a compelling mix of real-world leadership and authentic faith to every audience he reaches.
Reserve your seat today and join the CP&BC of Fresno for a morning that will challenge, inspire, and strengthen your faith.
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Featured Speaker:
Austin Wright
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Casting Call for Catholic Farmers Docuseries
Catholic Rural Life
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Are you a Catholic farmer or rancher who sees your work as a vocation?
A new documentary series is seeking Catholic farmers across the United States to share how faith shapes their life on the land.
This multi-episode project will explore the daily rhythms of farm life, generational traditions, challenges facing rural communities, and the role of Catholic faith in sustaining families and stewarding creation. Click the button for information!
| Courtesy of Zach Wiese, Director of Communications, Catholic Rural Life | | | *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! | |
Have Something Special to Share?
We want to know! Share what's happening around our Diocese.
Contact Samantha Mejia, Digital Communications Strategist, at smejia@dioceseoffresno.org
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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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