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Proclaim the Good News
The Diocese of Fresno's Weekly Newsletter, published every Monday morning.
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Bishop Brennan visits Saint Agnes Medical Center
| Bishop Brennan visited St. Agnes Medical Center in Fresno. During his visit, he celebrated Mass and recognized the honorees and recipient of the Sisters' Legacy Award. The award honors an employee who through their efforts, embodies the work and spirit of the Sisters of the Holy Cross, the founders of Saint Agnes Medical Center. | | | | | |
Congratulations to Rosemary McDonald, the winner of this year's Sisters' Legacy Award!
| | Thank you to the wonderful staff at Saint Agnes who gave Bishop Brennan a tour of the facility after the award ceremony! | |
Bishop Brennan celebrates Mass for the
Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary
| Bishop Brennan celebrated Mass for the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary at St. Anne's Chapel on Friday, August 15th. | | |
Breakfast with Bishop Brennan
Bishop Brennan will be the guest speaker at the Catholic Breakfast Club of Tulare-Kings and Catholic Professional and Business Club of Fresno's upcoming breakfast meetings.
Reserve your spot today!
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Catholic Breakfast Club
of Tulare-Kings
Thursday, September 11, 2025 | 7:00 AM
Location: Wyndham Hotel, Visalia
Cost: $30 for non-members, includes breakfast
Register: Text Eileen Daly at (559)
805-7008 or email: dalye@ctt.com
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Catholic Professional & Business Club of Fresno
Friday, September 12, 2025 | 7:15 AM
Location: Pardini’s, Fresno
Cost: $30 for non-members, includes breakfast
Register: Click Here
| | Immigration & Office Support | Join us in welcoming Maria Elena Sandoval to the Pastoral Center team! Maria will be operating out of the Chancery Office in her new role as Immigration & Office Support. | | Bishop Brennan wishes his Diocesan Staff a Happy Birthday | | Office of Catholic Education | | |
Welcome Back to School!
2025-26 Academic Year
We are ecstatic to see our Catholic Schools back in session! Check out these Back to School photos!
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St. Joachim School,
Madera
| | | | Courtesy of Heather Forcey, Principal, St. Joachim School, Madera |
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Our Lady of Guadalupe
School, Bakersfield
| | | Courtesy of Sr. Juanita Pereyra, SJS, Principal, Our Lady of Guadalupe School, Bakersfield | | | St. La Salle School, Reedley | | | Courtesy of Cynthia Garcia, First Grade Teacher, St. La Salle School, Reedley | | | |
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Holy Cross Junior
High, Fresno
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Courtesy of Sarah Mattos, Assistant
Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction
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St. Helen's School, Fresno | | | Courtesy of Kimberly Cochran, SHS Grandparent | | |
Diaconate Gathering
Holy Family, Kingsburg
Our deacons attended their annual gathering on Saturday, August 9th at Holy Family Church in Kingsburg. During the Mass celebrated by Bishop Brennan, they renewed their Diaconate Promises!
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Blessing of the Backpacks
Holy Rosary; St. Mary's, Hilmar
Holy Rosary and Saint Mary’s Parish in Hilmar celebrated the Blessing of the Backpacks!
The children received a special blessing and prayer for a safe and happy start to the school year.
| | | Courtesy of Anjelica Locke, Holy Rosary & Saint Mary’s Parish, Hilmar |
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International Food & Craft Festival
St. Paul Catholic Newman Center, Fresno
All are invited to St. Paul Catholic Newman Center's International Food and Craft Festival!
Check out the wonderful food and craft vendors on Sunday, October 19th from 8:00am to 2:00pm.
For more information, please contact the parish office at (559) 436-3434.
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Courtesy of Katie Fleener, Ph.D.,
Parish Life Coordinator,
St. Paul Catholic Newman Center, Fresno
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Vacation Bible School
Holy Spirit, Fresno
| | | Courtesy of Kate Mallam, Director of Religious Education, Holy Spirit, Fresno | | | *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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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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