Proclaim the Good News

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

December 8, 2025

Office of the Bishop

Bishop Brennan invites the Faithful to the Our Lady of Guadalupe Mass

Bishop Brennan will celebrate Mass for the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe on Friday, December 12th at St. John's Cathedral in Fresno!

Rosary: 4:30 AM

Mañanitas with Mariachi: 5:00 AM

Spanish Mass: 5:30 AM

All are invited to St. John's family celebration on Thursday, December 11th at 7pm in support of the parish ministries.

In anticipation of Our Lady's Feast Day, Univision 21 will telecast live from the Cathedral on Dec. 11th from 11:00pm to 11:35pm!

View St. John's OLG Schedule

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Advent Reflection Videos

'Tis the season for Advent Reflections!

Watch the First and Second Sunday of Advent's Gospel Reflections on our Diocesan social media accounts!

Make sure to keep an eye out for more reflections from our clergy and religious this Advent!

The Pope's Prayer Petition

The Pope's prayer intention this month is for Christians in areas of conflict. As we prepare to celebrate the birth of the Lord, the prayer will bring urgency to our hearts.

View the Prayer (ENG/ESP)

The Solemnity of the

Immaculate Conception

Join Bishop Brennan and the Diocese of Fresno in commemorating the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception today, December 8th.

To find a Mass near you, click the button below to use our Parish Finder!

Parish Finder

Catholic Charities'

17th Annual Turkey Drive

Catholic Charities' Annual Turkey Drive was a success! Catholic Charities served over 3,500 families across the Diocese this Thanksgiving.

Thank you to everyone who supported the drive to help provide families with a Thanksgiving meal.

View Photos

Courtesy of Mackenzie Villalobos, Development Director, Catholic Charities of Fresno

Bishop Brennan Congratulates all Clergy who Celebrate

Anniversaries in the Month of December

Office of Catholic Education

Ribbon Cutting for Garden Learning Lab

St. Anne's School, Porterville

St. Anne's School joyfully celebrated the official ribbon cutting of their newly remodeled Garden Learning Lab! The garden provides a space for hands-on learning, creativity, and curiosity.

This special event was held in collaboration with the Porterville Chamber and attended by numerous elected representatives and community leaders.

Courtesy of Erik Santos

Parish Focus

Christmas Concert

St. Mary Queen of Apostles, Fresno

St. Mary's parish kicked off December with a Christmas Concert featuring world acclaimed Irish tenor, Emmet Cahill.

Before the concert, Bishop Brennan gave a special blessing!

Courtesy of Zayera Garza, Office Manager,

St. Mary Queen of Apostles, Fresno

Turkey and Food Drive

St. John's Knights of Columbus

The Knights of Columbus at St. John's Cathedral in Fresno held a Turkey and Food Drive for Thanksgiving. They served close to 100 families!

Courtesy of Mary Harguindeguy

Religious Life

Open House, Bake, & Craft Sale

Sister Disciples of the Divine Master

Join the Sister Disciples of the Divine Master for their Open House, Bake, and Craft Sale on Saturday, December 20th and Sunday, December 21st from 9:00 am to 2:00pm!

Courtesy of Filomena Fagundes

Catholic Professional and Business Club

Annual Christmas Breakfast Meeting

CP&BC of Fresno

All are invited to CP&BC of Fresno's Annual Christmas Breakfast meeting on Friday, December 12th at Pardini's in Fresno starting at 7:15am.

The guest speaker is Melita Mudri-Zubacz, Vice Principal and Music Program Director of Our Lady of Perpetual Help School in Clovis.

She will be joined by OLPH School's Choir! The students will perform traditional and sacred Christmas carols for the business club!

Reserve your spot today!

Prayer of the Week

Events

Event Name	Location	Time	More Info
The Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe	St. John's Cathedral, Fresno	December 12, 2025 5:00 AM	View the Flyer
CP&BC Breakfast Gathering	Pardini's, Fresno	December 12, 2025 7:15 AM	Learn More
Grand Simbang Gabi	Holy Spirit, Fresno	December 15, 2025 6:30 PM	View the Flyer
Annual Nativity Play	Holy Spirit, Fresno	December 19, 2025 6:30 PM	View the Flyer
Open House, Bake, and Craft Sale	PDDM Convent, Fresno	December 20 & 21, 2025 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM	View the Flyer
Las Posadas	St. John's Cathedral Hall, Fresno	December 20-23, 2025	View the Flyer
Solemn Mass for the Closing of the Jubilee Year	St. John's Cathedral, Fresno	December 28, 2025 3:30 PM	View the Flyer
Msgr. McCormick's Retirement Celebration	Pardini's, Fresno	December 29, 2025 5:00 PM	View the Flyer
Knights of Columbus New Years Eve Party	Our Lady of Perpetual Help School's Norte Dame Hall, Clovis	December 31, 2025 6:30 PM	View the Flyer
Finding Hope and Healing: A Grief and Healing Workshop	St. John the Evangelist, Wasco	January 10, 2026 1:00 PM	View the Flyer
Central Valley Anti Trafficking Symposium	Clovis Hills Community Church, Clovis	January 16, 2026	View the Flyer
Retrouvaille Weekend (Bakersfield)	See Flyer for Details	January 23-25, 2026	View the Flyer
Silent Directed Retreat	St. Anthony Retreat Center, Three Rivers	January 25-31, 2026	View the Flyer
Couples Retreat (Spanish)	St. Anthony Retreat Center, Three Rivers	February 6-8, 2026	View the Flyer
Retrouvaille Weekend (Fresno)	See Flyer for Details	March 13-15, 2026	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!