Proclaim the Good News

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

June 2, 2025

Office of the Bishop

Congratulations to our

Newly Ordained Priests!

Bishop Brennan joyfully celebrated the Diocesan Priesthood Ordination on Saturday, May 24th!

Bishop Brennan and the Diocese of Fresno welcome our two new priests: Fr. Nemesio Santana and Fr. Martín De Jesús Ortega. Congratulations to our new priests!

View Photos from the Ordination

Highlights from Catholic Night at the Park

The 3rd Annual Catholic Night at the Park was unforgettable! With the Fresno Grizzlies taking home the win, the stadium was full of high spirits and Catholic fellowship. In case you missed it, here's a few key moments from the night.

Bishop Brennan singing the National Anthem with the Concert Choir from OLPH School in Clovis.

Bishop Brennan accompanied by the students from Mary Immaculate Queen School in Lemoore before his first pitch!

Congratulations to MIQ for selling the most tickets from the schools for Catholic Night at the Park!

Bishop Brennan meeting the faithful throughout Chukchansi Park!

Bishop Brennan enjoying the game with longtime friend, Deacon Mike Shaffer from the Archdiocese of Los Angeles!

Dedication of Naomi's House

Bishop Brennan gave a blessing at the Dedication of Naomi's House, an overnight shelter for single women experiencing homelessness. To learn more about Naomi's House and what they offer, please click here.

Memorial Day Mass

Bishop Brennan celebrated the Annual Outdoor Memorial Day Mass at St. Peter's Cemetery in Fresno in remembrance of our fallen heroes. Click here to view more photos from the Mass.

Bishop Brennan Congratulates those

who recently Confirmed their Faith

Shrine of St. Therese, Fresno

Courtesy of Deacon Mark Schultz, Chancellor

St. Francis of Assisi, Bakersfield

Courtesy of Florlyn Lubatti, St. Francis of Assisi, Bakersfield

Bishop Brennan wishes his Diocesan staff a Happy Birthday

Office of Vocations

10th Annual Seminarian Dinner Fundraiser

Support our Future Priests

Join the Holy Spirit Knights of Columbus Council 16185 for their 10th Annual Seminarian Dinner and Casino Night Fundraiser on Saturday, June 28th at Pardini's Catering and Banquets in Fresno beginning at 5:00pm.

Enjoy an evening of fellowship, food and fun in support of our future priests! Proceeds from the event will help provide essential support for our seminarians by covering daily living expenses not included in their tuition or board. Click here to get your tickets!

Learn More!

Office of Catholic Education

The Blessing of OCE's New Office

Bishop Brennan recently blessed the Diocese of Fresno's Office of Catholic Education's new office building. The OCE staff is back at the front of the driveway! They are excited about the new space as it will allow them to welcome more visitors.

Congratulations to the Class of 2025!

Holy Cross Junior High School, Fresno

Courtesy of Holy Cross Junior High School, Fresno

Parish Focus

A Night of Baseball and Catholic Fellowship

St. John's Cathedral, Fresno

Over 50 people from St. John's Cathedral in Fresno attended the 3rd Annual Catholic Night at the Park!

Members from St. John's O.C.I.A group, the Catholic Daughters of Court St. John and parishioners enjoyed the Fresno Grizzlies Game on May 29th!

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

Diocesan Retreat Center

Upcoming Summer Camps

Santa Teresita Youth Conference Center, Three Rivers

Summer is just around the corner! The Santa Teresita Youth Conference Center is offering Summer Camps for Jr. High and High School students!

Jr. High Camp: June 23-27, 2025
High School Camp: July 14-18, 2025

The deadline to sign up for the Jr. High Camp is June 13th so make sure to register today! Scholarships are available but make sure to act quickly! If you'd like more information, please contact info@stteresitayyc.org

Prayer of the Week

Events

Event Name	Location	Time	More Info
Vocational Discernment Retreat	St. Anthony of Padua Parish, Fresno	June 7, 2025 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM	View the Flyer
Holy Spirit Mission Festival	Holy Spirit Mission, Bakersfield	June 8, 2025 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM	View the Flyer
6-Day Silent Retreat: St. Clare of Assisi, A Heart Full of Love	St. Anthony Retreat Center, Three Rivers	June 8-14, 2025	Learn More
CP&BC's Monthly Breakfast Gathering	Pardini's, Fresno	June 13, 2025 7:15 AM	Learn More
Jr. High Camp: Hope in the Lord	Santa Teresita Youth Conference Center, Three Rivers	June 23-27, 2025	View the Flyer
1st Annual Diocese of Fresno Cup: Basketball Game & Seminarian Fundraiser	San Joaquin Memorial High School Gym, Fresno	June 27, 2025 6:00 PM	Learn More
The Crime Survivors Ministry's Healing Retreat	St. John the Evangelist Parish Hall, Wasco	June 28, 2025 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM	View the Flyer
10th Annual Seminarian Dinner Fundraiser & Casino Night	Pardini's, Fresno	June 28, 2025 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM	View the Flyer
Annual Leadership Retreat	Santa Teresita Youth Conference Center, Three Rivers	June 28-29, 2025	View the Flyer
Corpus Christi Mass and Eucharistic Procession	St. Mary of the Miraculous Medal, Delano	June 29, 2025 9:00 AM	View the Flyer
50th Anniversary Mass of Msgr. Patrick McCormick	Holy Spirit Church, Fresno	June 29, 2025 3:00 PM	View the Flyer
Priesthood Discernment Group Meetings	Holy Family, Visalia	July 6, 2025 6:00 PM	View the Flyer
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

*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!