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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 celebrates Mass and the Sacrament of Confession
at the California City ICE Processing Center
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Amid ongoing national conversations surrounding immigration, Bishop Brennan visited the California City ICE Processing Center to celebrate Mass and the Sacrament of Confession on Monday, February 16th.
Kathleen Domingo, Executive Director of the California Catholic Conference, was pleased to accompany Bishop Brennan during his visit along with Bishop Brian Nunes, Fr. Kris Sorenson, Deacon Joe Lubatti, and Chandler Marquez, Director of Public Affairs at the Diocese of Fresno.
| | Bishop Brennan blesses the PDDM Contemplation Garden | | |
Bishop Brennan blessed the Contemplation Garden at the PDDM Convent in Fresno on Tuesday, February 10th.
It as a beautiful Blessing of the Labyrinth with the sisters of the Pious Disciples of the Divine Master and community.
Did you know? For centuries, Christians have walked the labyrinth as a sacred symbol of pilgrimage, a prayer in motion. The labyrinth offers a single, unbroken path that winds toward a center and then returns outward again.
| | | Courtesy of Sr. Mary Margaret Tapang, PDDM | | |
Bishop Brennan welcomes Valley Catholics to deepen their faith this Lent, starting with Ash Wednesday on February 18th.
Click the button below to find a parish near you for Ash Wednesday Mass and services.
| | | Central Valley IAF's Call to Parishes | |
A new broad-based People's Organization, currently known as Central Valley IAF, is forming to bring parishes and other community institutions together with a goal to enable ordinary people to act together to strengthen our local economy and advocate for dignified work.
If you would like to learn more or explore how your parish can engage in this effort, please contact Tim McManus, Senior Organizer with Central Valley IAF, at
timothy.c.mcmanus@gmail.com
| | Bishop Brennan wishes his Diocesan Staff a Happy Birthday | |
1st Annual Knights of Columbus Councils Dinner
In Support of Our Seminarians
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The Office of Vocations held their 1st Annual Knights of Columbus Councils Dinner in support of our Diocesan seminarians at the Shrine of St. Therese in Fresno recently.
15 Knights of Columbus councils throughout the Diocese donated over $50,000 to help with tuition and board costs for the men in formation.
A special thank you to the Knights, parish staff at the Shrine of St. Therese, the men in discernment and Bishop Brennan for supporting this effort.
| Courtesy of Joseph Moore, Vocations Secretary | Photos: Monica Dinis | | |
Priesthood Discernment Group Meeting
Upcoming Meeting
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Throughout the year, the Office of Vocations holds Priesthood Discernment Group Meetings to provide information, support, and encouragement for men considering the priesthood.
The next priesthood discernment group meeting will be on Sunday, March 1st at St. Rita's Church in Tulare starting at 6:00pm.
For more information, please contact Fr. Iván Hernández Melchor, Director of Vocations at (559) 488-7424 or vocations@dioceseoffresno.org
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Notre Dame Glee Club Performance
Holy Spirit, Fresno
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The Notre Dame Glee Club will perform at Holy Spirit Church in Fresno on Wednesday, March 11th at 8pm. A sponsorship dinner will start the night off at 5:30pm in the parish hall.
- $25.00 per person
- Tickets for priests will be sponsored
Tickets will not be available at the door. Please contact Eddie Fanucchi at (559) 281-2314 for tickets.
Proceeds will benefit the Glee Club, ND Club of Central California and Fresno Catholic Schools!
| Courtesy of Mimi Fanucchi | | |
Retrouvaille: Build A Stronger Marriage
Fresno Weekend Program
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Married couples who are looking for hope, healing, and rediscovery in their marriage are invited to attend Fresno Retrouvaille's upcoming weekend program.
Date: March 13-15, 2026
Register: (559) 862-6765
| Courtesy of Art & Linda, Retrouvaille Volunteers | | | *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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