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Proclaim the Good News
The Diocese of Fresno's Weekly Newsletter, published every Monday morning.
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The Transitional Diaconate Ordination of Lloyd V. Rebuldela
Bishop Brennan joyfully announces the Transitional Diaconate Ordination of Lloyd V. Rebuldela!
Everyone is invited to the Ordination Mass on Saturday, June 20th at St. John's Cathedral in Fresno starting at 10:30am.
Please join us in prayer for Lloyd as he takes the next step in his journey to the priesthood.
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WATCH VIDEO:
Priesthood Ordination Mass 2026
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On May 23rd, the Diocese of Fresno ordained 3 new priests: Fr. Marco Ayala, Fr. Francisco Orozco, and Fr. Scott Borba.
Click the video below to watch highlights from the Ordination Mass and hear testimonies from our newly ordained priests!
They are assigned as Parochial Vicars to the following appointments:
- Fr. Marco Antonio Ayala to St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, Bakersfield
- Fr. Scott Vincent Borba to Our Lady of Perpetual Help, Clovis
- Fr. Jose Francisco Orozco to The Shrine of St. Therese, Fresno
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4th Annual
Catholic Night at the Park
The 4th Annual Catholic Night at the Park is THIS WEEK!
Enjoy an evening of baseball, fellowship, and family fun on Thursday, June 4th at Chukchansi Park in Fresno!
Don't forget to get your tickets!
| | | Bishop Brennan wishes his Diocesan Staff a Happy Birthday | |
Come and See Retreat
Vocation Discernment
The Office of Vocations invites you to their Priestly Vocation Discernment Retreat from June 27th to the 28th at the St. Anthony Retreat Center in Three Rivers!
Participants will experience a rich time of prayer, fellowship, and discussion alongside our seminarians, guest priest speakers, and vocations team.
This two-day retreat is open to men ages 17 to 40.
The retreat is free, requiring only:
- A recommendation from their pastor
- Completion of the registration form
- A heart open to following God’s will
| | | | Office of Catholic Education | | Please join us in celebrating our Catholic School graduates! Check out graduation photos from a few of our schools below. | | St. Anthony School, Atwater | | Courtesy of Monica Cuevas-Avila, Principal, St. Anthony Catholic School, Atwater | Photo credit: Dareny Itzel | | Our Lady of Miracles School, Gustine | Courtesy of Julie M. Barcelos, M.Ed., Principal, Our Lady of Miracles Catholic School, Gustine | | St. Aloysius School, Tulare | Courtesy of Holly Zamora, Principal, St. Aloysius Catholic School, Tulare | | St. La Salle School, Reedley | | | Courtesy of Cynthia Ramos, Bookkeeper, St. La Salle School, Reedley | | St. Joachim School, Madera | Courtesy of Heather Forcey, St. Joachim School, Madera | |
First Holy Communion and Confirmation
St. Joseph's, Los Banos
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Congratulations to the students in the Samuel's Warriors program on receiving their Sacraments!
8 students received the Sacrament of First Holy Communion and 4 students received the Sacrament of Confirmation.
The Samuels Warriors program at St. Joseph's Church in Los Banos provides faith formation to students adapted to their learning, development, and physical needs.
| | | Courtesy of Sophie Delgado, St Joseph Catholic Church, Los Banos, Director of Religious Education | | | |
Mass of Thanksgiving
Sacred Heart, Fresno
| Newly ordained priest, Fr. Marco Ayala, celebrated a Mass of Thanksgiving at Sacred Heart in Fresno! | | | Courtesy of Deacon Mark Schultz, Chancellor | | | |
Fr. Loren Blessing's 45th Priesthood Anniversary
St. Lucy's, Fowler
| This past Sunday, St. Lucy's parish congratulated Fr. Loren Blessing on his 45th Priesthood Anniversary! | | | Courtesy of Olivia Mancillas, Parish Communication Coordinator, St. Lucy's Catholic Church, Fowler | | |
Solemn Profession
Norbertine Canonesses of the Bethlehem Priory of St. Joseph
| | Congratulations to Sr. Mary Francis and Sr. Mary Gabriel on their Solemn Profession at St. Malachy Church in Tehachapi on Saturday, May 16th! | | Courtesy of Fr Gregory Beaumont, Pastor, St. Malachy Church, Tehachapi | |
Vocational Discernment Retreat
Carmelite Missionaries of St. Therese
of the Child Jesus
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The Sisters of the Carmelite Missionary of St. Therese of the Child Jesus invite single, Catholic women (ages 17-30) to their Vocational Discernment Retreat.
Discover the beauty of religious life and Carmelite spiritually on Saturday, June 20th from 9:00am to 3:00pm at the Shrine of St. Therese in Fresno!
For registration information, please view the flyer.
| Courtesy of Sr. Edith, MCSTNJ | | |
Encounter School of Ministry's Graduating Class
Fresno Campus
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Bishop Brennan celebrated Mass for the Encounter School of Ministry's Class of 2026!
This marked the first graduating class of Encounter School of Ministry's Fresno Campus. Congratulations!
| | | | Courtesy of Deacon Mark Schultz, Chancellor | | | *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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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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