Proclaim the Good News

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

July 7, 2025

Office of the Bishop

Addressing the Grievous Fault of Clergy Abuse:

An Open Letter to the Faithful from The Most Rev. Joseph V. Brennan

On behalf of Bishop Joseph Brennan, please read an open letter to the faithful titled: Addressing the Grievous Fault of Clergy Abuse.

In his open letter, Bishop Brennan discusses the Diocese of Fresno's decision to file a voluntary petition for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy.

Read Here

Bishop Brennan Congratulates all Clergy who Celebrate

Anniversaries in the Month of July

Religious Life

From Religious Brothers to Transitional Deacons

Bishop Brennan celebrated the Transitional Diaconate Ordination of Br. Jose Luis Batista, O.S.J. and Br. Victor Raul Espinoza, O.S.J. at the Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Bakersfield on July 1st.

Congratulations to our Deacons, Jose Batista and Victor Espinoza on their Transitional Diaconate Ordination to the Oblates Order of St. Joseph!

Bishop Brennan assigned them as Transitional Deacons to the following parishes:

Deacon Jose Luis Batista, O.S.J. to St. Joachim, Madera
Deacon Victor Raul Espinoza, O.S.J. to The Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe, Bakersfield

View Photos from the Ordination

Office of Vocations

The 1st Annual Diocese of Fresno Cup

Basketball Game & Seminarian Fundraiser

The 1st Annual Diocese of Fresno Cup was a success! Thank you for your generous support towards seminarian formation.

A special thank you to the faithful, committee, volunteers, sponsors and community who made this event possible.

Shoutout to our seminarians and clergy who put on a fantastic basketball game! This year, the seminarians took home the trophy! Who will take the win next year?

View more photos!

Parish Focus

Fr. Antero Sanchez celebrates

his 60th Priesthood Anniversary

St. Elizabeth of Hungary, McFarland

Fr. Antero Sanchez, MSC celebrated his 60th Priestly Ordination Anniversary Mass at St Elizabeth of Hungary Parish in McFarland.

Fr. Antero has served the McFarland Catholic community since 2000 and is part of the Missionaries of the Sacred Heart.

Thank you for your 60 years of service!

Courtesy of Jacob Valdez, Diocesan Seminarian

The Nativity of St. John the Baptist

St. John's Cathedral, Fresno

St. John's Cathedral celebrated the Nativity of St. John the Baptist with Mass and a Procession on June 24th!

Courtesy of Monica Dinis, Office Assistant, St. John's Cathedral, Fresno

Msgr. Patrick McCormick's

50th Priestly Anniversary

Holy Spirit, Fresno

Holy Spirit Parish celebrated Msgr. Patrick McCormick's 50th Priesthood Anniversary on June 29th!

Thank you, Msgr. McCormick, for your 50 years of service to Valley Catholics.

Courtesy of Julia Runnoe, Mom's Group, Holy Spirit Church, Fresno

Events

Event Name	Location	Time	More Info
Retrouvaille Weekend (Fresno)	See Flyer for Details	July 11-13, 2025	View the Flyer
High School Camp: Encountering Mercy	Santa Teresita Youth Conference Center, Three Rivers	July 14 - 18, 2025	View the Flyer
Music Camp 2025	Santa Teresita Youth Conference Center, Three Rivers	July 14-16, 2025	View the Flyer
Come & See Priestly Vocation Discernment Retreat	St. Anthony Retreat Center, Three Rivers	July 25-27, 2025	View the Flyer
Men's Retreat	Santa Teresita Youth Conference Center, Three Rivers	July 25-27, 2025	View the Flyer
Centennial Celebration of Youth Ministry	Our Lady of Guadalupe, Bakersfield	July 26, 2025 5:30 PM	View the Flyer
Priesthood Discernment Group Meeting	Shrine of St. Therese, Fresno	August 3, 2025	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!