Proclaim the Good News

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

September 22, 2025

Office of the Bishop

Bishop Brennan celebrates Mass for

Sr. Lucy's 60th Anniversary

Bishop Brennan celebrated Mass and Sr. Lucy Cassarino's 60th Anniversary of her Religious Profession at St. Anthony of Padua Church in Reedley on September 14th.

Sr. Lucy arrived in Reedley 28 years ago and through her role as the principal of St. La Salle School, she has impacted many young Valley Catholics.

Please join Bishop Brennan and the Diocese of Fresno in congratulating Sr. Lucy on this incredible milestone.

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Bishop Brennan announces Superintendent of Schools,

Joan Bouchard's Retirement

Click here to read Bishop Brennan's letter announcing Superintendent for Schools, Joan Bouchard's retirement.

Joan has faithfully served in this role for over six years and her dedication to Catholic Education extends well beyond her role as Superintendent. She will conclude her tenure on June 30th, 2026.

Join Bishop Brennan in wishing Joan Bouchard a peaceful and fulfilling retirement!

Read Bishop Brennan's Letter

Bishop Brennan invites Legal Professionals and the Faithful

to the Annual Diocesan Red Mass

The Annual Diocesan Red Mass is a Catholic tradition that provides the Church an opportunity to honor and pray for the members of our legal community and elected officials.

Bishop Brennan invites the faithful and all who seek justice to the Annual Red Mass on Friday, October 17th at St. John's Cathedral in Fresno starting at 12:15pm.

Learn More!

The Relic Visitation of St. Therese of Lisieux

The relics of St. Therese of Lisieux are coming to the Diocese of Fresno! From October 19th to the 29th, the relics will be at St. Charles Borromeo Church in Visalia.

We ask the faithful to join us in praying for St. Therese, the patroness saint of the Diocese of Fresno.

Please view the schedule below for veneration and Mass times.

View the Schedule!

Bishop Brennan wishes his Diocesan staff a Happy Birthday

Office of Public Affairs & Innovation

Member of the Month

Catholic Professional and Business Club of Fresno

Chandler Marquez, Director of Public Affairs & Innovation at the Diocese of Fresno, was selected as the Member of the Month (September) for the Catholic Professional and Business Club, Fresno.

At the September meeting, Chandler spoke in front of the CP&BC members about his career and role in strengthening the voices of Valley Catholics.

Chandler was pleased to be joined by Bishop Brennan at the meeting, who was the featured speaker.

Through public relations and community engagement, Chandler works to advance Bishop Brennan and the Diocese of Fresno's mission to Proclaim the Good News.

The CP&BC is a great opportunity for professionals and young adults to network with individuals who share the same faith. Join them at their next gathering on Friday, October 10th at Pardini's in Fresno starting at 7:15am.

Learn More about CP&BC

Women Religious

Sr. Mary Crucis D'Amico, PDDM's 100th Birthday

One Hundred Years Blessed

Sr. Mary Crucis D'Amico of the Pious Disciples of the Divine Master turned 100!

Bishop Brennan and the PDDM Fresno community celebrated her 100th birthday with Mass on September 4th.

Please join us in wishing Sr. Mary a Happy 100th Birthday!

Fun Fact: Sr. Mary was consecrated to the religious life at the age of 18 in 1944!

Courtesy of Sr. Mary Margaret, PDDM

Parish Focus

Bunco Night

Our Lady of Perpetual Help, Clovis

OLPH parish in Clovis invites you to their Bunco Night!

Join them on Saturday, September 27th at 6:00pm at their Norte Dame Hall.

Get your tickets for $35 and secure your spot to play!

Only 100 players
Potluck style dinner
Prizes for winners

Blessing of the Animals

St. John's Cathedral, Fresno

Save the date for the Blessing of the Animals!

On October 4th, the Feast Day of St. Francis of Assisi, a Blessing of the Animals will take place in front of St. John's Cathedral.

Bring your pets for this special blessing after the 5:15pm Spanish Mass!

Diocesan Retreat Center

Trail Run to Benefit St. Anthony's Retreat Center

Support the St. Anthony's Retreat Center by joining the Kaweah Lake Bottom Trail Run on Saturday, November 1st!

For more information and to register, click here! All proceeds will benefit St. Anthony Retreat and Conference Center in Three Rivers.

Courtesy of Anne Bragg, Committee Member of Kaweah Lake Bottom Trail Run

Prayer of the Week

Events

Event Name	Location	Time	More Info
St. Therese's 100 Years of Sainthood Novena	The Shrine of St. Therese, Fresno	September 22 - 30, 2025 5:00 PM	View the Flyer
Our Lady of Fatima Celebration	See Flyer for Details	September 22 - 26, 2025	View the Flyer
Harvest Festival	St. Anthony Mary Claret, Fresno	September 28, 2025 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM	View the Flyer
Our Lady of Fatima Celebration & Raffle	St. Charles Borromeo, Visalia	September 28, 2025 9:30 AM	View the Flyer
Women's Retreat	St. Anthony Retreat Center, Three Rivers	September 26 - 28, 2025	View the Flyer
Bunco Night	Our Lady of Perpetual Help's Norte Dame Hall, Clovis	September 27, 2025 6:00 PM	View the Flyer
Blessing of the Animals	St. Mary Queen of Apostles, Fresno	October 3, 2025 6:00 PM	View the Flyer
Blessing of the Animals	St. John's Cathedral, Fresno	October 4, 2025	View the Flyer
75th Jubilee Year Mass	St. Joseph, Firebaugh	October 5, 2025 10:00 AM	View the Flyer
Priesthood Discernment Group Meeting	Our Lady of Guadalupe, Delano	October 5, 2025 6:00 PM	View the Flyer
OLPH Parish Festival: A Day of Joy, Faith and Dance	Our Lady of Perpetual Help's Norte Dame Hall, Clovis	October 12, 2025 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM	View the Flyer
Annual Diocesan Red Mass	St. John's Cathedral, Fresno	October 17, 2025 12:15 PM	Learn More
Annual Diocesan White Mass	St. John's Cathedral, Fresno	October 18, 2025 10:30 AM	Learn More
Visit of the Relics of St. Therese of Lisieux	St. Charles Borromeo, Visalia	October 18 - 20, 2025 See Flyer for Details	View the Flyer
Twilight & Roses Gala	Shrine of St. Therese, Fresno	October 18, 2025 5:30 PM	View the Flyer
International Food & Craft Festival	St. Paul Catholic Newman Center, Fresno	October 19, 2025 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM	View the Flyer
Annual Diocesan Blue Mass	St. John's Cathedral, Fresno	October 24, 2025 12:15 PM	Learn More
Knights of Columbus' Pancake Breakfast	O'Doherty Hall, Lemoore	October 26, 2025 7:00 AM - 12:00 PM	View the Flyer
Visit the Pilgrim Image of Our Lady of San Juan de Los Lagos	St. John's Cathedral, Fresno	October 30 - November 2, 2025	View the Flyer
All Saints and All Souls Festival	St. John Cathedral's Singleton Hall, Fresno	November 2, 2025 9:00 AM - 3:00 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
An Evening of Music with Chris Brunelle	St. Paul Catholic Newman Center, Fresno	November 12, 2025 7:00 PM	View the Flyer
St. Aloysius Parent’s Club Holiday Marketplace	St. Aloysius School, Tulare	November 30, 2025 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM	View the Flyer
Festival of Trees and Family Fun Night	St. Anthony Retreat Center, Three Rivers	December 3 - 4, 2025	Learn More
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!

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"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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