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Proclaim the Good News
The Diocese of Fresno's Weekly Newsletter, published every Monday morning.
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Due to Christmas, Proclaim the Good News will not be published next week on Monday, Dec. 29, 2025.
See you back on Monday, Jan. 5, 2026!
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The Pastoral Center will be closed on the following days
Christmas: Thurs. Dec. 25 - Fri. Dec. 26, 2025
New Years: Thurs. Jan. 1 - Fri. Jan 2, 2026
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Merry Christmas from
Bishop Brennan!
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Bishop Brennan wishes you a Blessed and Merry Christmas!
Bishop Brennan will celebrate the Spanish Christmas Mass at St. John's Cathedral in Fresno on Thursday, December 25th at 9:00am.
| | Bishop Brennan on Human Dignity Amid Immigration Actions | |
Bishop Brennan recently sat down with KVPR, our local NPR affiliate, for an in-depth discussion on Immigration and to provide additional context on the USCCB’s Special Message issued last month.
The conversation offers a thoughtful overview of the current immigration landscape and the challenges we are navigating as a Church.
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Bishop Brennan celebrates the
Joint Feast of St. Lucy &
Our Lady of Guadalupe
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Bishop Brennan celebrated Mass for the Joint Feast of OLG and St. Lucy on December 14th at St. Lucy's Parish in Fowler.
Following the Mass was a reception and festivities!
| | Courtesy of Olivia Mancillas, Parish Communication Coordinator, St. Lucy's Parish and Deacon Mark Schultz, Chancellor. Photos courtesy of Carlos Galvan | | Annual Grand Simbang Gabi | | |
The Catholic Filipino Community kicked off their Grand Simbang Gabi on December 15th with Mass and traditional festivities!
Bishop Brennan regrets not attending due to unforeseen schedule conflicts. He looks forward to next year's Grand Simbang Gabi!
| | | Courtesy of Deacon Mark Schultz, Chancellor | |
Bishop Brennan invites the Faithful
to the Closing Mass for the Jubilee Year
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The Jubilee Year is coming to an end.
Valley Catholics are invited to attend a Solemn Mass for the Closing of the Jubilee Year celebrated by Bishop Brennan.
The Mass will take place on Sunday, December 28th, the Feast of the Holy Family, at St. John's Cathedral in Fresno at 3:30pm.
| | | Bishop Brennan wishes his Diocesan Staff a Happy Birthday | |
Serra Club of Fresno's Annual Christmas Luncheon
The Serra Club of Fresno held their Annual Christmas Luncheon to give thanks to our Diocesan Seminarians and the communities' support for vocations.
| Courtesy of Deacon Mark Schultz, Chancellor | | | |
Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser for Vocations | |
The Knights of Columbus at St. Francis of Assisi's parish in Bakersfield are holding a Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser for Vocations! Join them in support of vocations to the priesthood on January 16, 2026!
For more information, please click the button below.
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"I Voted" Sticker Design Contest
Our Lady of Fatima School, Los Banos
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The Merced County Elections Department held their first-ever "I Voted" Sticker Design Contest for children in 1st through 5th grade. One winner from each of the five supervisorial districts in Merced County was chosen.
Danica from Our Lady of Fatima School in Los Banos was the winner of District 5! Danica and the additional four winning students attended the Merced County Board of Supervisors meeting with their families and teacher in recognition of their achievement earlier this month.
| | Courtesy of Karen Forte, Principal, Our Lady of Miracles, Los Banos | | | |
Journey to Bethlehem
Our Lady of Miracles, Gustine
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Our Lady of Miracles School in Gustine hosted their annual Journey to Bethlehem on December 13th.
The students took families and community members on a journey to the night of Jesus's birth. The school's choir provided the music and sang!
| | Courtesy of Julie M. Barcelos, M.Ed., Principal, Our Lady of Miracles Catholic School, Gustine | |
Rorate Caeli Mass
St. Brigid, Hanford
| | | Courtesy of Amy Owe, St. Brigid, Hanford | | |
St. Brigid Parish celebrated a Rorate Caeli Mass in honor of our Blessed Virgin Mary on December 13th!
A Rorate Mass is a votive Mass for the Virgin Mary and is celebrated during the Advent season.
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OLG and Christmas Celebration
St. Paul Catholic Newman Center, Fresno
| The St. Paul Catholic Newman Center celebrated the Feast of OLG with a procession followed by a Mass and Reception. | | | | | | The parish recently held their Religious Education Christmas Party! The Christmas party kicked off with a Nativity play and was shortly followed by a potluck dinner and a visit from Mr. and Mrs. Claus. | Courtesy of Allyson Fansett, Communications Coordinator/Admin. Assistant, St. Paul Catholic Newman Center, Fresno | | | |
The Giving Tree
St. Ann's, Ridgecrest
| The youth group at St. Ann's Church in Ridgecrest participated in the Giving Tree service project at the parish! The Giving Tree benefits their local Pregnancy Care Center. | | | Courtesy of Marla Morgan, CRE, St. Ann, Ridgecrest |
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Young Adult Winter Gala
Holy Spirit, Fresno
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Holy Spirit's Frassati Fellowship Young Adult Group is hosting their 4th Annual Young Adult Winter Gala!
All young adults (college age, 20s & 30s) are invited to attend. Tickets are $25 for 1, $40 for 2 and $20 each for groups if 5 or more.
| | | | *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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