Proclaim the Good News

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

October 6, 2025

Office of the Bishop

Bishop Brennan hosts panel at California Catholic Conference's

Love IRL: A Radiate Love Marriage Summit

Bishop Brennan attended Catholic Catholic Conference's Love IRL: A Radiate Love Marriage Summit on Friday, September 26th at Christ the Light Cathedral in Oakland.

The summit equipped ministry leaders serving young people and families to build a vibrant marriage culture at their parishes and schools.

The California bishops hosted panels on marriage and dating!

Bishop Brennan hosted a panel focused on discernment, dating and vocations. He was joined by Emily Wilson (Sacred Spark), Fr. John Winkowitsch, OP. (Diocese of Oakland), Alex O’Connor and Genevieve Scherer (The Culture Project).

Annual Priest Retreat

Please pray for our priests as they attend their Annual Priest Retreat from Monday, October 6th to Thursday, October 9th!

Receive a Plenary Indulgence in Celebration of St. Thérèse of Lisieux

This month, Valley Catholics have the opportunity to receive a plenary indulgence in celebration of St. Thérèse's Feast Day (Oct. 1).

To obtain the plenary indulgence, the faithful must visit and attend Mass at one of the following locations between now and October 20th:

The Shrine of St. Thérèse, Fresno
St. Charles Borromeo, Visalia

The faithful must also participate in the veneration of the Holy Relic of St. Thérèse at one of the two locations within the same timeframe.

For more information on receiving a plenary indulgence, please click the button below.

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Garden of Innocence

Bishop Brennan attended the Garden of Innocence's burial service at Mountain View Cemetery in Fresno.

The Garden of Innocence seeks to offer honorable funeral services for the most vulnerable by laying children to rest in a loving environment.

Bishop Brennan Congratulates all Clergy who Celebrate

Anniversaries in the Month of October

Office of Catholic Education

Bishop Brennan visits Garces Memorial High School, Bakersfield

Bishop Brennan visited Garces Memorial High School in Bakersfield recently and celebrated Mass!

Courtesy of Garces Memorial High School, Bakersfield

Parish Focus

Mass for the Feast Day of St. Thérèse

Shrine of St. Thérèse

Bishop Brennan celebrated Mass for the Feast Day of St. Thérèse at the Shrine of St. Thérèse in Fresno on October 1st!

Courtesy of the Shrine of St.Thérèse, Fresno

Day of the Dead Festival

Our Lady of Perpetual Help, Bakersfield

OLPH Parish in Bakersfield invites families to their Day of the Dead Festival!

Join them in celebration and remembrance of our deceased loved ones on Saturday, November 1st from 11am-3pm.

Courtesy of Christina Espinoza, Office Manager, OLPH, Bakersfield

View the Flyer!

Twilight & Roses Gala Dinner

Shrine of St. Thérèse, Fresno

The Shrine of St. Thérèse cordially invites you to their Twilight & Roses Gala Dinner on Saturday, October 18th!

To purchase tickets or explore sponsorship opportunities, please contact the parish office at (559) 268-6388.

View the Flyer

America Needs Fatima Rosary Rally

America Needs Fatima of St. John's

Help spread the Fatima Message and devotion to the Immaculate Heart of Mary by participating at the Annual Rosary Rally on October 11, 2025!

For more information, please contact Mary V. Harguindeguy at (559) 803- 2370.

Courtesy of Mary V. Harguindeguy, America Needs Fatima

Health and Nursing Ministry

Focus on Hydration!

Health Tip

Did you know that staying hydrated should be at the top of your To Do list every day? Our daily well-being depends on water.

Staying out of the dehydration zone is positive for every function in your body. Hydration will help you feel your best daily.

Signs of dehydration:

irritability
depression
fatigue
sweet cravings
concentration problems
muscle cramps, etc.

Benefits of staying hydrated:

increased energy levels
improved kidney function
reduced stress
a stronger immune and digestion system
increased mental focus, clarity and memory

A general recommendation of liquid intake per day is approximately 3.7 liters (15 ½ cups) for men, and 2.7 liters (11 ½ cups) for women.

Courtesy of Laurie Wehner, Parish Nursing Volunteer, Health Ministries

Events

Event Name	Location	Time	More Info
Holy Spirit: The Soul of the Church by Deacon John Sousa	St. Brigid's McHugh Hall, Hanford	October 11, 2025 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM	View the Flyer
OLPH Parish Festival: A Day of Joy, Faith and Dance	Our Lady of Perpetual Help's Norte Dame Hall, Clovis	October 12, 2025 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM	View the Flyer
Annual Diocesan Red Mass	St. John's Cathedral, Fresno	October 17, 2025 12:15 PM	Learn More
Annual Diocesan White Mass	St. John's Cathedral, Fresno	October 18, 2025 10:30 AM	Learn More
Visit of the Relics of St. Therese of Lisieux	St. Charles Borromeo, Visalia	October 18 - 20, 2025 See Flyer for Details	View the Flyer
Twilight & Roses Gala	Shrine of St. Therese, Fresno	October 18, 2025 5:30 PM	View the Flyer
International Food & Craft Festival	St. Paul Catholic Newman Center, Fresno	October 19, 2025 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM	View the Flyer
Annual Diocesan Blue Mass	St. John's Cathedral, Fresno	October 24, 2025 12:15 PM	Learn More
Knights of Columbus' Pancake Breakfast	O'Doherty Hall, Lemoore	October 26, 2025 7:00 AM - 12:00 PM	View the Flyer
Visit the Pilgrim Image of Our Lady of San Juan de Los Lagos	St. John's Cathedral, Fresno	October 30 - November 2, 2025	View the Flyer
Annual Parish Festival	Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe, Co-patroness of the Unborn, Bakersfield	November 1, 2025 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM	View the Flyer
Day of the Dead Festival	Our Lady of Perpetual Help School, Bakersfield	November 1, 2025 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM	View the Flyer
All Saints and All Souls Festival	St. John Cathedral's Singleton Hall, Fresno	November 2, 2025 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM	View the Flyer
Priesthood Discernment Group Meeting	Sacred Heart, Bakersfield	November 2, 2025 6:00 PM	View the Flyer
Retrouvaille Weekend (Fresno)	See Flyer for Details	November 7-9, 2025	View the Flyer
An Evening of Music with Chris Brunelle	St. Paul Catholic Newman Center, Fresno	November 12, 2025 7:00 PM	View the Flyer
St. Aloysius Parent’s Club Holiday Marketplace	St. Aloysius School, Tulare	November 30, 2025 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM	View the Flyer
Festival of Trees and Family Fun Night	St. Anthony Retreat Center, Three Rivers	December 3 - 4, 2025	Learn More
Priesthood Discernment Group Meeting	Our Lady of La Vang, Fresno	December 7, 2025 6:00 PM	View the Flyer
Msgr. McCormick's Retirement Celebration	Pardini's, Fresno	December 29, 2025 5:00 PM	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!