Proclaim the Good News

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

May 4, 2026

Office of the Bishop

Mass of Ordination to the Priesthood

Bishop Brennan joyfully invites Valley Catholics to the Diocesan Priesthood Ordination Mass on Saturday, May 23rd at St. Charles Borromeo Church in Visalia starting at 10:30am. A livestream will also be available on our website.

Congratulations to our Ordinands!

Rev. Mr. Marco Ayala

Rev. Mr. Scott Borba

Rev. Mr. Jose

Francisco Orozco

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Bishop Brennan visits

St. Helen's School in Fresno

Bishop Brennan celebrated St. Helen's School Mass last week! After the Mass, the 2nd graders made their First Reconciliation with Bishop Brennan and Fr. Walter Martinez.

Annual Outdoor Memorial Day Mass

Bishop Brennan and the Diocese of Fresno's Catholic Cemeteries invite you to the Annual Outdoor Memorial Day Mass!

Join us in honoring those who served our country on Monday, May 25th at St. Peter's Catholic Cemetery in Fresno at 10:00am.

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Bishop Brennan wishes his Diocesan staff a Happy Birthday

Office of Catholic Education

First Holy Communion

Our Lady of Miracles School, Gustine

The 2nd grade class at Our Lady of Miracles School in Gustine received their First Holy Communion on April 25th!

The Mass was celebrated with Fr. Lenjenie Arcan, Mr. Christopher Nunes (2nd grade teacher), and the school community!

Courtesy of Mrs. Julie M. Barcelos, M.Ed., Principal, Our Lady of Miracles Catholic School, Gustine

The Bakersfield Californian Readers' Choice Poll: 2026 Best Private School

Garces Memorial High School, Bakersfield

Garces Memorial High School has been named 2026 Best Private School in The Bakersfield Californian Readers’ Choice Poll for the 6th consecutive year!

GMHS extend their heartfelt gratitude to all who supported them with their votes and the school's dedicated families, faculty, staff, and coaches.

Congratulations to GMHS!

Courtesy of Lou Ann Durrett, Director of Advancement, GMHS, Bakersfield

Parish Focus

Our Lady of Fatima Remembrance Mass

St. Anthony of Padua, Fresno

Everyone is invited to Our Lady of Fatima's Remembrance Mass at St. Anthony of Padua in Fresno!

Date: Wednesday, May 13, 2026

Time: 5:30pm

Following the Mass will be a procession.

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Office of Formation and Evangelization

Viewing OCIA Through a Different Lens

Workshop

Experience the OCIA process with fresh eyes and an open heart! The Office of Formation and Evangelization is holding an OCIA Workshop on Saturday, May 30th at the Diocese of Fresno Pastoral Center from 9:00am to 4:00pm.

Click the button below to register today!

Courtesy of Martha Lopez. Administrative Assistant, Office of Formation and Evangelization

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Diocesan Retreat Center

Silent Directed Retreat: A Passion for Creation

St. Anthony Retreat Center, Three Rivers

Discover the role of silence in spiritual life at St. Anthony's Retreat Center in Three Rivers! Join them at their Silent Directed Retreat on Sunday, June 7th to Sunday, June 13th.

Courtesy of Ruben B. Cabatic, St. Anthony Retreat Center Associate Executive Director

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Prayer of the Week

Events

Event Name	Location	Time	More Info
The Priesthood Ordination to the Order of the Oblates of St. Joseph	St. Joachim, Madera	May 7, 2026 6:00 PM	View the Flyer
CP&BC of Fresno's Breakfast Gathering	Padini's, Fresno	May 8, 2026 7:15 AM	Learn More
Our Lady of Fatima Mass and Procession	St. Anthony of Padua, Fresno	May 13, 2026 5:30 PM	View the Flyer
Sitting at the Table: Listening to the Spirit (Women's Guild Retreat)	St. Paul Catholic Newman Center, Cardinal Newman Hall, Fresno	May 16, 2026 8:30 AM - 1:30 PM	View the Flyer
Community Talk: Synodality	St. Paul Catholic Newman Center, Cardinal Newman Hall, Fresno	May 17, 2026 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM	View the Flyer
Catholic Charities' 8th Annual Golf Classic	Sunnyside Country Club, Fresno	May 18, 2026	View the Flyer
Diocesan Priesthood Ordination Mass	St. Charles Borromeo, Visalia	May 23, 2026 10:30 AM	Learn More
Annual Outdoor Memorial Day Mass	St. Peter's Cemetery, Fresno	May 25, 2026 10:00 AM	Learn More
Workshop: Viewing OCIA through a Different Lens	Diocese of Fresno Pastoral Center	May 30, 2026 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM	View the Flyer
Catholic Night at the Park	Chukchansi Park, Fresno	June 4, 2026 6:50 PM	Learn More
Priesthood Discernment Group Meeting	St. Therese, Shafter	June 7, 2026 6:00 PM	View the Flyer
Silent Directed Retreat	St. Anthony Retreat Center, Three Rivers	June 7 - 13, 2026	View the Flyer
Jr. High School Summer Camp	Santa Teresita Youth Conference Center, Three Rivers	June 8 - 11, 2026	View the Flyer
Fr. Sal's 25th Jubilee Priesthood Ordination Mass and Dinner	St. John's Cathedral, Fresno	June 15, 2026 5:30 PM	View the Flyer
Retrouvaille Weekend	See Flyer for Details	July 10, 2026	View the Flyer
High School Summer Camp	Santa Teresita Youth Conference Center, Three Rivers	July 13 - 17, 2026	View the Flyer
Music Camp	Santa Teresita Youth Conference Center, Three Rivers	July 27 - 29, 2026	View the Flyer
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	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

*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!