Proclaim the Good News

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

June 22, 2026

Office of the Bishop

SOLD OUT:

2nd Annual Diocese of Fresno Cup

Our 2nd Annual Diocese of Fresno Cup: Seminarians vs. Clergy Basketball Game Fundraiser is SOLD OUT! This Friday, our seminarians and clergy will head to the basketball court to raise money for seminarian formation.

Did you secure tickets? If not, you have a chance to win 5 tickets! We're holding a 5 ticket giveaway on our Diocesan Instagram and Facebook page. Check out our socials for details on how to win!

Bishop Brennan Congratulates all Clergy who Celebrate

Anniversaries in the Month of June

Parish Focus

Adult Confirmation

Holy Spirit, Fresno

Congratulations to the adult class at Holy Spirit Parish in Fresno on their Sacrament of Confirmation!

Courtesy of Patty Marquez, Holy Spirit, Fresno

Fundraising for Vacation Bible School

Catholic Daughters of St. Therese, Fresno

The Catholic Daughters at the Shrine of St. Therese in Fresno volunteered to help fundraise for the parish's Vacation Bible School!

Courtesy of Mary Harguindeguy, Recording Secretary, Court Shrine of St. Therese #2832

Apostolic Movements

Summer Intensive Program

Encounter School of Ministry

Are you interested in joining the Encounter School of Ministry but not sure if it's the right fit for you? The ESM's Fresno Campus invites you to their Summer Intensive program where you can experience the first 4 quarters in just 3 days!

Join them from Thursday, July 23rd to Saturday, July 25th at St. Joseph's Parish Hall in Selma. To register, please click here.

Learn more and register!

Finding Hope through Art and Faith

Crime Survivors Ministry

The Crime Survivors Ministry is hosting an Art Therapy and Grief Support Workshop for families to heal together.

Date: Saturday, July 11, 2026

Time: 1:00pm - 3:00 pm

Location: St. John the Evangelist, Wasco (old church building)

The workshop is limited to 25 people. To register, please contact Deacon Jerry Perez or Maciel Godburn at (559) 325-6888.

Courtesy of Cielito 'Maciel' Godburn, Crime Survivors Ministry

View the Flyer

Health and Nursing Ministry

Stay Cool in High Temperatures

Health Tips

High temperatures increase the potential for heat related illnesses. To avoid heat illness, check out a few tips below provided by the Fresno County Department of Public Health.

Drink plenty of water and rest
Wear light colored clothing and apply adequate sunscreen
Check twice a day on high-risk family members, friends, neighbors and others
Never leave a child or pet in a parked car
Visit a cooling center or other air-conditioned locations

Courtesy of Roxanna Stevens, RN, FCN, Coordinator of Health Ministries

Events

Event Name	Location	Time	More Info
Diocese of Fresno Cup: Clergy vs. Seminarians Basketball Game & Fundraiser	St. Anthony's School Gym, Fresno	June 26, 2026 5:00 PM	Learn More
Come and See Priestly Vocation Discernment Retreat	St. Anthony Retreat Center, Three Rivers	June 27-28, 2026	View the Flyer
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

*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!