Proclaim the Good News

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

July 6, 2026

Office of the Bishop

Bishop Brennan Congratulates all Clergy who Celebrate

Anniversaries in the Month of July

Safe Environment

Child and Youth Protection Resources for Parishes

The Diocese of Fresno is committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of our youth.

Please click the buttons below for resources on child and youth safety.

Courtesy of Lucia Magana, Safe Environment & Victim Assistance Coordinator

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Office of Vocations

Holy Spirit's Knights of Columbus

Annual Seminarian Dinner

The Knights of Columbus Holy Spirit Council 16185 held their Annual Seminarian Fundraiser Dinner on Saturday, June 20th! All profits went towards the formation of our Diocesan Seminarians.

Thank you to the Knights and Valley Catholics who attended in support of our seminarians. We thank you for your generosity.

Parish Focus

Graduation Mass

St. Mary Queen of Apostles, Fresno

Fr. Tim Cardoso, Pastor of St. Mary Queen of Apostles in Fresno, celebrated a Graduation Mass for the high school seniors at the parish on Sunday, June 28th!

Courtesy of Zayera Garza, Office Manager, St. Mary Queen of Apostles, Fresno

Fr. Salvador Gonzalez, V.G.'s 25th Priesthood Anniversary

St. John's Cathedral, Fresno

St. John's Cathedral held a parish celebration for their Rector, Fr. Sal Gonzalez's 25th Priesthood Anniversary!

Courtesy of Monica Dinis, Office Assistant, St. John's Cathedral, Fresno

Office of Formation and Evangelization

Congratulations to our New Lay Ecclesial Ministers!

School of Ministry

On June 27th, Bishop Brennan commissioned 25 laity as lay ecclesial ministers of the Diocese! These individuals completed the Lay Formation Institute, a 3-year formation program offered by the Diocese of Fresno's School of Ministry.

Courtesy of Rose M. Hernandez, Director, Office of Formation and Evangelization

Prayer of the Week

Events

Event Name	Location	Time	More Info
Retrouvaille Weekend (Fresno)	See Flyer for Details	July 10, 2026	View the Flyer
Art Therapy and Grief Support Workshop	St. John the Evangelist, Wasco	July 11, 2026 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM	View the Flyer
High School Summer Camp	Santa Teresita Youth Conference Center, Three Rivers	July 13 - 17, 2026	View the Flyer
Come & See Retreat: Dominican Nuns	Corpus Christi Monastery, Menlo Park	July 18, 2026 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM	View the Flyer
Encounter School of Ministry: Summer Intensive	St. Joseph's Parish Hall, Selma	July 23 - 25, 2026	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
Women's Retreat (Spanish)	St. Anthony Retreat Center, Three Rivers	August 21 - 23, 2026	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!