Proclaim the Good News

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

May 18, 2026

Office of the Bishop

You're Invited to the Diocesan Priesthood Ordination Mass!

The Mass of Ordination to the Priesthood is this weekend! Bishop Brennan joyfully invites you to the Priesthood Ordination of Deacon Scott Borba, Deacon Marco Ayala, and Deacon Jose Francisco Orozco on Saturday, May 23.

Location: St. Charles Borromeo, Visalia

Time: 10:30am

A livestream will be available on our website here.

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Deacon Scott Borba's Vocation Journey

Deacon Scott Borba will be making a stop with some of our favorite local morning news crews on Tuesday, May 19th to share his vocation journey!

Tune in tomorrow on KSEE24 and CBS 47 in the 6 o’clock hour.

Bishop Brennan celebrates Mass at the

Knights of Columbus California State Council's Annual Meeting

Last week, the Knights of Columbus California State Council held their Annual State Meeting at the Visalia Convention Center. Bishop Brennan celebrated the Opening Mass and Procession for the Knights on Friday, May 15th!

View Photos Here

Annual Outdoor Memorial Day Mass

Bishop Brennan and the Diocese of Fresno's Catholic Cemeteries invite you to the Annual Outdoor Memorial Day Mass!

Join us in honoring those who served our country on Monday, May 25th at St. Peter's Catholic Cemetery in Fresno at 10:00am.

Bishop Brennan Congratulates all Clergy who Celebrate

Anniversaries in the Month of May

Office of Vocations

Congratulations to our Graduates!

Mount Angel Seminary, Oregon

Congratulations to our graduates at Mount Angel Seminary in Oregon! Deacon Francisco Orozco received his Master of Divinity Degree in Theology. Diocesan Seminarian, Caleb Peltzer, graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy.

Please continue to pray for all our Diocesan seminarians on their formation journey.

Courtesy of Philip Guadagnini, Diocesan Seminarian

Office of Catholic Education

May Crowning

St. Anne's School, Porterville

On May 8th, the 2nd and 8th grade students at St. Anne's School in Porterville led the May Crowning!

It was a beautiful prayer service in honor of the Blessed Virgin Mary.

Courtesy of St. Anne's School, Porterville

Parish Focus

Annual Grad Mass

St. Paul Catholic Newman Center, Fresno

The St. Paul Catholic Newman Center honored 20 college students at their Annual Grad Mass. Each student also received a Newman Center stole!

Congratulations to all Valley Catholics graduating college this year!

Courtesy of Allyson Fansett, Communications Coordinator/Admin. Assistant, St. Paul Catholic Newman Center, Fresno

Celebrating the 2025-2026 Catechetical Year!

Sacred Heart, Merced

The Religious Education team at Sacred Heart Church in Merced celebrated to give thanks to the 2025-2026 catechetical year!

Courtesy of Sandra Espinoza, Sacred Heart, Merced

First Holy Communion

St. Mary, Cutler

Congratulations to the children at St. Mary's Church in Cutler who received their First Holy Communion!

Courtesy of Sandra Espinoza, Sacred Heart, Merced

Diocesan Retreat Center

Summer Camp

Santa Teresita Youth Conference Center, Three Rivers

It's time for Summer Camp at the Santa Teresita Youth Conference Center in Three Rivers!

Jr. High School Camp

June 8 - June 11

High School Camp

July 13 - July 17

Music Camp

July 27 - July 29

Click the button below for more information and to register!

Learn more and register!

Prayer of the Week

Events

Event Name	Location	Time	More Info
Healthy Aging for Our Brains	St. Paul Catholic Newman Center Cafeteria	May 20, 2026 11:00 AM	View the Flyer
Diocesan Priesthood Ordination Mass	St. Charles Borromeo, Visalia	May 23, 2026 10:30 AM	Learn More
Annual Outdoor Memorial Day Mass	St. Peter's Cemetery, Fresno	May 25, 2026 10:00 AM	Learn More
Workshop: Viewing OCIA through a Different Lens	Diocese of Fresno Pastoral Center	May 30, 2026 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM	View the Flyer
Transitional Diaconate Ordination Mass	Seminario Hispano de Santa Maria de Guadalupe, Mexico City	May 30, 2026 10:30 AM	View the Flyer
Catholic Night at the Park	Chukchansi Park, Fresno	June 4, 2026 6:50 PM	Learn More
CP&BC Breakfast Gathering	Pardini's, Fresno	June 5, 2026 7:15 AM	Learn More
Priesthood Discernment Group Meeting	St. Therese, Shafter	June 7, 2026 6:00 PM	View the Flyer
Silent Directed Retreat	St. Anthony Retreat Center, Three Rivers	June 7 - 13, 2026	View the Flyer
Jr. High School Summer Camp	Santa Teresita Youth Conference Center, Three Rivers	June 8 - 11, 2026	View the Flyer
Fr. Sal's 25th Jubilee Priesthood Ordination Mass and Dinner	St. John's Cathedral, Fresno	June 15, 2026 5:30 PM	View the Flyer
Diocese of Fresno Cup: Clergy vs. Seminarians Basketball Game & Fundraiser	St. Anthony's School Gym, Fresno	June 26, 2026 5:00 PM	Learn More
Retrouvaille Weekend	See Flyer for Details	July 10, 2026	View the Flyer
High School Summer Camp	Santa Teresita Youth Conference Center, Three Rivers	July 13 - 17, 2026	View the Flyer
Music Camp	Santa Teresita Youth Conference Center, Three Rivers	July 27 - 29, 2026	View the Flyer
Men's Retreat (Spanish)	St. Anthony Retreat Center, Three Rivers	July 31 - August 2, 2026	View the Flyer
Priesthood Discernment Group Meeting	St. Mary's, Fresno	August 2, 2026 6:00 PM	View the Flyer
Retrouvaille Weekend	See Flyer for Details	August 14, 2026	View the Flyer
Women's Retreat (Spanish)	St. Anthony Retreat Center, Three Rivers	August 21 - 23, 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!