Proclaim the Good News

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

July 27, 2026

Office of the Bishop

Bishop's Annual Appeal:

Living Word in Action

The Diocese of Fresno's Bishop's Annual Appeal helps support ministry throughout our Diocese by:

Cultivating new priests and religious
Forming effective leaders for ministry and pastoral needs

By supporting the Bishop's Annual Appeal, you will directly support vocations and formation within our Diocese.

Be on the lookout for when your parish conducts their second collection for the Bishop's Annual Appeal!

Learn More

Bishop Brennan wishes his Diocesan Staff a Happy Birthday

Office of Vocations

Thank You for Your Generosity!

2nd Annual Diocese of Fresno Cup

The Seminarians vs. Clergy Basketball Fundraiser raised $42,712.85 for seminarian formation thanks to the generous support of Valley Catholics!

Through your generosity, our seminarians can worry less about fiscal barriers and focus more on pursuing God's calling.

Courtesy of Joseph Moore, Assistant to the Vocations Director

Office of Catholic Education

Catholic School Alumnus Drafted by the Colorado Rockies

St. Joachim School, Madera and San Joaquin Memorial High School, Fresno

Congratulations to Tanner Sagouspe, Catholic school alumnus, on being drafted by the Colorado Rockies! Sagouspe attended St. Joachim School in Madera and San Joaquin Memorial High School in Fresno.

Click the button below to read his interview with KSEE24 reporter and fellow SJS alumnus, Christian Valdez.

Read Here

Parish Focus

Adoración Nocturna Retreat

St. Mary's, Sanger

Bishop Brennan celebrated Mass for the Annual Adoración Nocturna Retreat at St. Mary's Parish in Sanger!

Courtesy of St. Mary's, Sanger

Office of Formation and Evangelization

Basic Catechist Certification Classes

Catechetical Ministry

Basic Catechist Certification Classes are being offered throughout the Diocese of Fresno for catechists by the Office of Formation and Evangelization.

To view the class schedule and registration information, please click the button below.

Courtesy of Martha Lopez, Administrative Assistant

View Class Schedule

Health and Nursing Ministry

Foundations Course for Faith Nursing

Faith Community Nursing Curriculum

The Health and Nursing Ministry is offering a Foundations Course to prepare Faith Community Nurses to serve in their ministry.

The course will take place from October 1st to October 4th at the Shrine of St. Therese in Fresno.

For more information and to register, please click here.

Courtesy of Roxanna Stevens, RN, FCN

Foundations Course Information

Events

Event Name	Location	Time	More Info
TipTap Presentation	Holy Spirit, Fresno	July 28, 2026 10:00 AM	Learn More
TipTap Presentation	Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe, Bakersfield	July 29, 2026 10:00 AM	Learn More
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 (Bakersfield)	See Flyer for Details	August 14, 2026	View the Flyer
Annual Self-Care Retreat	St. Anthony's Retreat Center, Three Rivers	August 14 - 16, 2026	View the Flyer
Grand Parish Festival	St. Mary's, Cutler	August 14 - 25, 2026	View the Flyer
Women's Retreat (Spanish)	St. Anthony Retreat Center, Three Rivers	August 21 - 23, 2026	View the Flyer
Priesthood Discernment Group Meeting	St. Lucy's, Fowler	September 6, 2026 6:00 PM	View the Flyer
Retreat: A Sacred Journey into the Rhythms of Jesus	St. Anthony Retreat Center, Three Rivers	September 28 - October 1, 2026	View the Flyer
Foundations Course for Faith Nursing	Shrine of St. Therese, Fresno	October 1-4, 2026	Learn More
Priesthood Discernment Group Meeting	St. Elizabeth, McFarland	October 4, 2026 6:00 PM	View the Flyer
Diocesan Congress	Visalia Convention Center	October 10, 2026	Learn 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!