The Diocese of Fresno's Weekly Newsletter, published every Monday morning.
June 29, 2026
In Observance of Independence Day,
the Pastoral Center will be closed on Friday, July 3rd.
Office of the Bishop
2nd Annual Diocese of Fresno Cup:
Basketball Game and Fundraiser
The 2nd Annual Diocese of Fresno Cup was held at St. Anthony's School Gym in Fresno last week! Our clergy and seminarians faced each other on the basketball court to support vocations.
Valley Catholics, thank you for your generous support towards seminarian formation.
Congratulations to the clergy who took home the trophy! Will the seminarians take the victory next year?
Our Newly Ordained Transitional Deacons
Bishop Brennan and the Diocese of Fresno congratulate our newly ordained Transitional Deacons: Ramon Pérez and Lloyd V. Rebuldela!
Deacon Ramon Pérez at
Seminario Hispano de Santa Maria de Guadalupe, Mexico City
Deacon Lloyd V. Rebuldela at
St. John’s Cathedral, Fresno
Bishop Brennan wishes his Diocesan staff a Happy Birthday
Office of Vocations
Annual Seminarian Retreat
Last week, our Diocesan seminarians were on their annual retreat at the St. Anthony Retreat Center in Three Rivers.
They spent the week in prayer, reflection, and fraternity.
Please continue to pray for our seminarians on their formation journey.
Courtesy of Ruben B. Cabatic, St. Anthony Retreat Center Associate Executive Director/Music Director and Santa Teresita Youth Conference Center Supervisor
Installation of New Officers
Serra Club of Fresno
The Serra Club of Fresno welcomed new officers to their ministry! A special Mass, installation ceremony, and luncheon was held for the new Serra Club officers.
Thank you to the Serra Club of Fresno for their dedication in promoting vocations and supporting our seminarians.
Courtesy of Joseph Moore, Vocations Secretary
Religious Women
25 Years at the Diocese of Fresno
Carmelite Missionaries
25 years ago, the Carmelite Missionaries came to the Diocese of Fresno! Bishop Brennan celebrated their 25th Anniversary Mass at St. Anthony of Padua Church in Fresno.
Courtesy of Julia Bracamonte
Parish Focus
Vacation Bible School
St. Lucy's, Fowler
St. Lucy's Parish recently held their Vacation Bible School!
Courtesy of St. Lucy's, Fowler
Apostolic Movements
Divine Fire: Loving and Living in the Sacred Heart of Jesus
Encounter School of Ministry
The Encounter School of Ministry held a 2-day retreat: Divine Fire!
Divine Fire was a powerful and transformative event that brought together more than 100 attendees for a weekend of worship, teaching, prayer, and encounter with the Holy Spirit.
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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.”
