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Proclaim the Good News
The Diocese of Fresno's Weekly Newsletter, published every Monday morning.
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12th Annual Diocesan Blue Mass
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Bishop Brennan and the Diocese of Fresno joyfully invite Valley Catholics and all members of the first responder community to the 12th Annual Diocesan Blue Mass.
Bishop Brennan will have the opportunity to bless the badges and vehicles of our first responders at the Mass.
Date: Friday, September 25, 2026
Time: 12:15pm
Location: St. John's Cathedral, Fresno
| | | Bishop Brennan wishes his Diocesan Staff a Happy Birthday | |
OUT NOW: The Latest Issue of our Diocesan Magazine
Central California Catholic Life
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Andy Azzaro, Valley Catholic and owner of San Francisco Floral, shares the legacy of his family floral business in the summer edition of Central California Catholic Life.
The Azzaro family has played an important role for generations in helping beautify and enhance our parish sanctuaries throughout the Diocese. Click the button below to learn more!
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Fr. Rayanna Pudota's Encounter with the Holy Father
St. Joseph, Firebaugh
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Fr. Rayanna Pudota, Pastor of St. Joseph's Church in Firebaugh, met Pope Leo XIV recently!
"During my brief encounter with Pope Leo XIV, I spoke about our Diocese of Fresno and our Bishop, Joseph V. Brennan and asked if he would bless our entire Diocesan family. At that moment I felt I was not standing before the Holy Father but as a priest of the Diocese of Fresno, bringing our local Church into the heart of the universal Church. May his blessing strengthen our priests, encourage our families, inspire our young people, and draw all of us closer to Christ and to one another." - Fr. Rayanna Pudota
Click the button below to read about Fr. Rayanna's experience meeting the Holy Father.
| | Courtesy of Fr. Rayanna Pudota, Pastor of St. Joseph's Church, Firebaugh | |
The Feast of St. Maximilian Kolbe
St. Maximilian Kolbe Mission, Springville
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Bishop Brennan celebrated the Feast of St. Maximilian Kolbe at the mission of St. Anne's Parish (Porterville) in Springville on Friday, August 14th.
The Porterville and Springville Catholic community gathered for confessions, prayed the rosary, and enjoyed a reception after the Mass.
| | | Courtesy of St. Maximilian Kolbe Mission, Springville | |
St. Joachim Harvest Festival
St. Joachim Church, Madera
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St. Joachim's Parish in Madera invites you to their Harvest Festival!
Join them on Friday, October 2nd and Saturday, October 3rd at St. Joachim's School yard.
Enjoy two days of food, fun, and entertainment with the parish community!
A Dream Vacation Raffle worth $5,000 will be held on October 3rd. Raffle tickets are $50 each and can be purchased at their rectory office.
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Courtesy of Maria Vasquez, Administrative Manager,
St. Joachim Church, Madera
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The 2026-2027 School Year is Here!
More Photos from our Catholic Schools
| | | Our Lady of Guadalupe School, Bakersfield | | | Courtesy of Vanessa Figueroa, Our Lady of Guadalupe School, Bakersfield | | | |
Our Lady of Miracles School, Gustine | Courtesy of Julie Barcelos, Principal, Our Lady of Miracles School, Gustine | | | Office of Formation and Evangelization | |
Annual Self-Care Retreat
St. Anthony Retreat Center, Three Rivers
The Office of Formation and Evangelization held their Annual Self-Care Retreat from August 14th to the 16th at St. Anthony's Retreat Center in Three Rivers.
The retreat provided the participants with opportunities to reflect, share, pray, and rest.
For information on next year's retreat, reach out to the Office of Formation and Evangelization at (559) 488-7474.
| | Courtesy of Rose M. Hernandez, Director, Office of Formation and Evangelization | |
Fall Vocation Retreat
Oblates of St. Joseph
The Oblates of St. Joseph invite all men ages 18-35 who are discerning their vocation to the religious life and priesthood to their Fall Vocation Retreat.
Join them for three days of prayer, discernment, and fellowship!
Date: September 4-6, 2026
Location: Mount St. Joseph Seminary, Loomis
Courtesy of Fr. Sergio Perez, OSJ, Vocation Director for the Oblates of St. Joseph
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2026-2027 Catholic Breakfast Kick-Off
CP&BC of Fresno
The Catholic Professionals and Business Club of Fresno is back for their monthly breakfast meetings!
Joining them to kick off their new year is guest speaker, Julian Placino. Mr. Placino is the General Manager for the Guadaluape Radio Network in the Dallas-Fort Worth area.
We hope to see you on Friday, September 11th at Pardini's in Fresno starting at 7:15am!
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Featured Speaker:
Julian Placino
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General Manager for the
Guadaluape Radio Network
| | *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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