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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 invites Valley Catholics to the Annual Chrism Mass on Thursday, March 26th at St. Charles Borromeo Church in Visalia starting at 2:00pm.
During the Mass, Bishop Brennan will bless Holy Oils (Oil of the Sick, Oil of Catechumens, and Chrism Oil) that will be given to each parish in the Diocese for sacraments.
Bishop Brennan will also renew the vows of our priests! A livestream will be available on our website for those unable to attend.
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National Catholic Sisters Week
March 8 - March 14
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Join Bishop Brennan and the Diocese of Fresno in celebrating our religious sisters and all they do for Valley Catholics this National Catholic Sisters Week.
Please join us in prayer for vocations to the religious life. To learn more about women in religious life, please click here.
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Congratulations to all Candidates
who recently received their Sacraments
| | On Friday, February 27th, Bishop Brennan celebrated the Sacrament of Baptism, First Holy Communion, and Confirmation at St. Anthony of Padua Church in Reedley for children with disabilities. | | Fr. Sal Gonzalez, Vicar General, recently confirmed 83 candidates and celebrated 27 First Holy Communions at St. Francis of Assisi Church in Bakersfield. | | Courtesy of Sonia Chagollen, St. Francis of Assisi Church, Bakersfield | |
The Diocese of Fresno and Catholic Extension
Give Calendars to Pleasant Valley State Prison
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The Diocese of Fresno and Catholic Extension recently donated 500 religious calendars to Pleasant Valley State Prison.
In prison, a calendar is an important commodity that allows prisoners to have a steady sense of time and track important dates regarding their cases.
| Pictured: Andres Zamudio, Catholic Chaplain and Deacon Mark Schultz, Chancellor | |
Statement:
Diocese of Fresno Condemns Rene Campos' Press Conference
| | Click the button below to read the statement from the Diocese of Fresno's Public Affairs Department. | |
Bishop Brennan Congratulates all Clergy who Celebrate
Anniversaries in the Month of March
| | Priesthood Discernment Group Meeting | |
The Office of Vocations held a Priesthood Discernment Group Meeting at St. Rita's Church in Tulare on Sunday, March 1st.
During the meeting, discerners had the opportunity to pray, listen to a testimony from Diocesan seminarian Cristian Ovalles, and ask questions about their vocation.
| Courtesy of Joseph Moore, Vocations Secretary and Dominic Espitia | | | Office of Catholic Education | |
Blood Cancer United's Student Visionary of the Year Candidates
San Joaquin Memorial High School, Fresno
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Coco Telesco and Lauren Kendall, sophomores from SJM, are Student Visionary of the Year candidates for Blood Cancer United.
The Student Visionaries of the Year campaign is a fundraising challenge where students advocate for the Blood Cancer United's mission to cure blood cancer and improve the quality of life for all patients and their families.
The goal is to raise $150,000 and it can't be done without your support!
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Institution of a New California Catholic Daughter Court
Shrine of St. Therese, Fresno
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The Catholic Daughters of the Americas' State Board instituted a new court at the Shrine of St. Therese in Fresno on Sunday, March 1st.
Congratulations to the Court of St. Therese #2832!
| | | | Courtesy of Julia Bracamonte and Mary Harguindeguy, Catholic Daughters | | | |
Lent Around our Diocese
Fish Frys and Stations of the Cross
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Check out how Valley Catholics are spending their time during Lent!
| | | St. Anthony of Padua, Reedley | During Bishop Brennan's visit to St. Anthony of Padua to celebrate the Sacrament of Confirmation, he stopped by the Knights of Columbus' fish fry dinner! | | | Courtesy of St. Anthony of Padua Church, Reedley | | | Deacon Jason Lowe was joined by Deacon Aaron Gomes (St. Aloysius, Tulare) and Deacon Michael Osborne (St. Anthony of Padua, Reedley) to lead the Stations of the Cross! | | | Courtesy of Amy Lowe, St. Brigid, Hanford | | | St. John's Cathedral, Fresno | |
On Fridays, the Knights of Columbus at St. John's Cathedral host a Lenten Fish Fry dinner at the Singleton Hall from 5:30pm to 7:30pm.
- Adult plate: $15.00
- Child plate: $10.00
All are also welcome to join the parish for Stations of the Cross at 6:00pm in the church.
| | | Courtesy of Monica Dinis, Office Assistant, St. John's Cathedral, Fresno | | | |
24 Hours for the Lord
St. Paul Catholic Newman Center, Fresno
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Join the St. Paul Catholic Newman Center for 24 hours of Adoration at their parish chapel.
Adoration will be held from Friday, March 13th at 4:30pm to Saturday, March 14th at 4:30pm.
| Courtesy of Katie Fleener, Ph.D., Parish Life Coordinator/Executive Director, St. Paul Catholic Newman Center, Fresno | | | |
Lent: Towards the Easter Glory
PDDM Retreat
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The Sisters of the Pious Disciples of the Divine Master invite you to their Lenten Retreat: Towards the Easter Glory on Saturday, March 21, 2026 at the PDDM Convent in Fresno.
Click the button below to view the schedule of events!
| Courtesy of Sr. Mary Margaret Tapang, PDDM | |
Consular Outreach
The Philippine Consulate General will be holding a Consular Outreach on Saturday, March 14th at the St. Paul Catholic Newman Center Hall in Fresno from 8:00am to 5:00pm.
Services available:
- Passport Services
- Overseas Registration
- Dual Citizenship (Citizen Requisition)
AN APPOINTMENT IS REQUIRED. Space is limited, so please schedule your appointment.
| Courtesy of Mary Jane Galviso, Director, Rural Communities Resource Center | | | *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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Contact Samantha Mejia, Digital Communications Strategist, at smejia@dioceseoffresno.org
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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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