Proclaim the Good News

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

July 28, 2025

Office of the Bishop

Bishop Brennan blesses our Young Adults

ahead their Jubilee Pilgrimage to Rome

The young adults at St. Anthony of Padua in Fresno kicked-off their Jubilee Pilgrimage with Mass celebrated by Bishop Brennan.

During the Mass, Bishop Brennan blessed the young adults ahead their journey to Rome.

Join us in prayer for all young adults throughout our Diocese participating in the Jubilee Pilgrimage to Rome this week!

“Let us ask Him to bless our brothers and sisters as they set out on this Jubilee pilgrimage... remain with your servants on this Holy Pilgrimage and guide their way in accord with your will, shelter them with your protection by day and give them the light of your grace by night.”

- Bishop Brennan

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Bishop Brennan wishes his Diocesan staff a Happy Birthday

Office of Vocations

Rite of Admission to Candidacy

Congratulations to Diocesan Seminarian Fernando Mendoza Lemus who received his Rite of Admission to Candidacy from Bishop Brennan at St. Joseph's Parish in Selma on Wednesday, July 23rd!

Seminarians express their intention to receive the sacrament of Holy Orders during the Rite of Admission to Candidacy.

Please continue to pray for our seminarians and their formation journey to the priesthood!

Courtesy of Fr. Ivan Hernandez Melchor,

Director of Vocations

Priesthood Discernment Group Meeting

Are you called to be a Priest?

Looking for support as you consider your vocation to the priesthood? Join the Office of Vocations at their next Priesthood Discernment Group Meeting on Sunday, August 3rd at the Shrine of St. Therese in Fresno beginning at 6:00pm.

For more information, please contact Fr. Ivan Hernandez Melchor, Director of Vocations, at (559) 488-7424 or vocations@dioceseoffresno.org.

Upcoming Discernment Group Meetings

Parish Focus

Summer Bible Camp

St. Anthony Mary Claret, Fresno

St. Anthony Mary Claret's Ministerio Bíbilco hosted their Annual Summer Bible Camp! The students enjoyed a week of faith-filled learning and fun!

Courtesy of St. Anthony Mary Claret, Fresno

St. Patrick's Community Raffle

St. Patrick's Parish, Merced

Support St. Patrick's Parish through their Community Raffle!

Raffle tickets are available for purchase for $10 each or 12 tickets for $100!

Prizes include:

85" Sony Bravia3 TV
MSI Gaming Laptop & Gift Card
$500 Cash
Gift Cards and more!

Winners will be drawn on September 21st at 5:00pm. Need not be present to win!

Courtesy of Rosemarie Pierce, Assistant Administrator, St. Patrick's Parish, Merced

Get your tickets today!

Nocturnal Adoration Retreat

St. Mary, Sanger

The Annual Nocturnal Adoration Retreat was recently held at St. Mary's Parish in Sanger! Bishop Brennan celebrated Mass for the nocturnal adorers.

Thank you for your commitment to spending time in adoration with Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament!

Courtesy of St. Mary's, Sanger

Diocesan Retreat Center

Jr. High Camp

Santa Teresita Youth Conference Center, Three Rivers

Jr. High Camp at the Santa Teresita Youth Conference Center in Three Rivers was a success! During the week, the students enriched their Catholic faith through creative and liturgical activities.

Courtesy of Luis Sandoval, Youth Center Director, Santa Teresita Youth Conference Center, Three Rivers

Events

Event Name	Location	Time	More Info
Priesthood Discernment Group Meeting	Shrine of St. Therese, Fresno	August 3, 2025 6:00 PM	View the Flyer
Annual Blessing of the Backpacks	Holy Spirit, Fresno	August 10, 2025 10:00 AM	View the Flyer
Women's Retreat (Spanish)	St. Anthony Retreat Center, Three Rivers	August 22 - 24, 2025	View the Flyer
Dinner Concert and Auction	St. Patrick's, Merced	August 23, 2025 4:30 PM	View the Flyer
Catholic Daughters of the Americas Summer Fiesta	See Flyer for Details	September 6, 2025 10:30 AM	View the Flyer
Priesthood Discernment Group Meeting	St. Joseph, Selma	September 7, 2025 6:00 PM	View the Flyer
St. Patrick's Parish Community Raffle	St. Patrick's, Merced	September 21, 2025 5:00 PM	Learn More
Priesthood Discernment Group Meeting	Our Lady of Guadalupe, Delano	October 5, 2025 6:00 PM	View the Flyer
Priesthood Discernment Group Meeting	Sacred Heart, Bakersfield	November 2, 2025 6:00 PM	View the Flyer
Retrouvaille Weekend (Fresno)	See Flyer for Details	November 7-9, 2025	View the Flyer
Priesthood Discernment Group Meeting	Our Lady of La Vang, Fresno	December 7, 2025 6:00 PM	View the Flyer
Msgr. McCormick's Retirement Celebration	Pardini's, Fresno	December 29, 2025 5:00 PM	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!