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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!


OUT NOW:

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!

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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.


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!

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.

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!

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!

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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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