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Proclaim the Good News

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

January 12, 2026

Office of the Bishop

Bishop Brennan invites Valley Catholics to attend the

Central Valley Anti-Trafficking Symposium

The Central Valley Anti-Trafficking Symposium will take place on Friday, January 16, 2026 at the Clovis Hills Community Church. 


The symposium will bring together faith leaders, community advocates and experts dedicated to ending the tragedy of human trafficking in the Central Valley. 


Bishop Brennan invites all clergy, parish leaders, ministry coordinators and parishioners to take part in the symposium and join the effort to uphold the dignity of every human person. 


To learn more and register, please click here.

Fresno Clovis Prayer Breakfast

Bishop Brennan invites the faithful to unite in prayer for our communities and civic leaders at the Fresno Clovis Prayer Breakfast!


Date: Tuesday, February 17, 2026

Time: 7:00am to 9:00am

Location: Fresno Convention Center


Steve Green, President of Hobby Lobby, will be the keynote speaker at the Prayer Breakfast.


Click here to register!

Bishop Brennan Congratulates all Clergy who Celebrate

Anniversaries in the Month of January

Office of Public Affairs

The Diocese of Fresno is now on TikTok!

Watch us show off our faith and have fun


Valley Catholics,


I am pleased to announce that the Diocese of Fresno is officially on TikTok. Over the past four years, we have built strong momentum in our communications strategy, intentionally leveraging social media as a vital bridge for evangelization.


We see TikTok as a valuable opportunity to reach diverse audiences and invite them to encounter the everyday lives of Catholics who faithfully live out their beliefs. While many excellent Catholic accounts already exist on the platform, our approach will focus on leveraging current trends and TikTok’s unique algorithm to highlight you, Valley Catholics and the joy that flows from your faith.


We are confident this strategy will serve as a welcoming entry point, sparking curiosity about the Catholic Church and the vibrant community behind it.


We invite your partnership in this effort. We want to share your stories and involve you directly in our content. If you have an idea, we would love to hear it. If you are interested but unsure where to begin, our team is happy to guide you through the process. Your engagement on the platform is also essential, following our account, liking posts, and leaving comments helps extend our reach and ensures more people encounter this content.


You can find us on TikTok at @valleycatholics


To stay connected across platforms, follow us on:

• Instagram: @dioceseoffresno

• Facebook: RomanCatholicDioceseOfFresno


Finally, on behalf of Bishop Brennan and the Public Affairs team, thank you for your continued support. Together, we have shared truly inspiring stories through Valley Catholics, and we look forward to building on this work.

If you have any questions, please contact our Digital Communication Strategist, Samantha Mejia, at

smejia@dioceseoffresno.org. 


Best Regards, 

Chandler Marquez

Director of Public Affairs

Office of Catholic Education

TK Class honors the Three Kings

Catholic School of Visalia, George McCann Memorial Campus

On the Epiphany of the Lord, the TK class at George McCann Memorial Campus in Visalia honored the Three Kings!

Courtesy of Catholic School of Visalia, George McCann Memorial Campus

Parish Focus

Water Blessing

Our Lady of Perpetual Help, Clovis

OLPH Parish in Clovis celebrated the Water Blessing, a tradition to reflect on Jesus' Baptism, in preparation for the Epiphany of the Lord!

Courtesy of Our Lady of Perpetual Help, Clovis

Embracing the Great Commission

Holy Spirit, Fresno

All catechetical, ministry and parish leaders are invited to Embracing the Great Commission: A Day of Formation on Thursday, January 29th.


Click the button below to register!


Time: 9:30am - 3:00pm

Location: Holy Spirit, Fresno

Pancake Breakfast

Knights of Columbus Council 9402 - Lemoore


You're invited to the Knights of Columbus Pancake Breakfast on Sunday, February 22nd from 7:00am to 12:00pm. 


Enjoy a delicious breakfast and help support the Knights of Columbus in Lemoore!


  • $12 for adults 
  • Children under 5 are free 
  • Tickets sold at the door (O'Doherty Hall, Lemoore)


Courtesy of Loren Reith, 

Knights of Columbus 9402, Lemoore

Diocesan Retreat Center

A Passion for Creation: Silent Directed Retreat

St. Anthony Retreat Center, Three Rivers


Join the St. Anthony Retreat Center in Three Rivers for a Silent Directed Retreat from January 25th to January 31st! For more information, please click the button below.

Apostolic Movements

Upcoming Retrouvaille Weekend

Hosted by the Bakersfield Community


Retrouvaille is a three-phase program for married couples looking to rediscover their marriage. The weekend experience, part one of the program, is coming to Bakersfield from January 23rd to the 25th.


Click here to learn more and register!

Events

Event Name

Location

Time

More Info

Central Valley

Anti Trafficking Symposium

Clovis Hills Community Church, Clovis

January 16, 2026

View the Flyer

Spaghetti Dinner Vocations Fundraiser

St. Francis of Assisi, Bakersfield

January 23, 2026

5:00PM - 7:30PM

View the Flyer

Retrouvaille Weekend (Bakersfield)

See Flyer for Details

January 23-25, 2026

View the Flyer

America Needs Fatima Pro-Life Rosary Rally

See Flyer for Details

January 24, 2026

12:00 PM

View the Flyer

Grilled Drive-Thru Dinner Fundraiser for Seminarians

St. Philip the Apostle, Bakersfield

January 24, 2026

4:00 PM - 7:00 PM

View the Flyer

Silent Directed Retreat

St. Anthony Retreat Center, Three Rivers

January 25-31, 2026

View the Flyer

Embracing the Great Commission: Day of Formation

Holy Spirit, Fresno

January 29, 2026

9:30 AM - 3:00 PM

View the Flyer

Priesthood Discernment Group Meeting

St. Helen's, Fresno

February 1, 2026

6:00 PM

View the Flyer

Couples Retreat (Spanish)

St. Anthony Retreat Center, Three Rivers

February 6-8, 2026

View the Flyer

Men's Retreat

St. Anthony Retreat Center, Three Rivers

February 6-8, 2026

View the Flyer

World Marriage Day

St. Charles Borromeo, Visalia

February 8, 2026

4:00 PM

View the Flyer

Fresno Clovis Prayer Breakfast

Fresno Convention Center

February 17, 2026

7:00 AM - 9:00 AM

View the Flyer

Ash Wednesday Day of Reflection

St. Anthony Retreat Center, Three Rivers

February 18, 2026

8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

View the Flyer

Knights of Columbus Pancake Breakfast

O'Doherty Hall, Lemoore

February 22, 2026

7:00 AM - 12:00 PM

View the Flyer

Priesthood Discernment Group Meeting

St. Rita's, Tulare

March 1, 2026

6:00 PM

View the Flyer

Retrouvaille Weekend (Fresno)

See Flyer for Details

March 13-15, 2026

View the Flyer

Carmel Mission

Day Trip

Holy Spirit, Fresno

April 15, 2026

6:15 AM - 7:15 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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Contact Samantha Mejia, Digital Communications Strategist, at smejia@dioceseoffresno.org

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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