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Proclaim the Good News
The Diocese of Fresno's Weekly Newsletter, published every Monday morning.
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Habemus Papam! We have a Pope!
Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost was elected pope by the College of Cardinals on Thursday, May 8th. He has taken the papal name of Pope Leo XIV.
As the first American pope in history, Pope Leo XIV brings with him a deep commitment to unity, peace and compassion.
Join Bishop Brennan and the Diocese of Fresno in prayer as Pope Leo XIV begins his service to the Church and the world.
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Bishop Brennan invites you to the
3rd Annual Catholic Night at the Park
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Join Bishop Brennan, the Diocese of Fresno and the Fresno Grizzlies for the 3rd Annual Catholic Night at the Park!
Don't miss this unique opportunity to join Bishop Brennan for a night of baseball, Catholic fellowship and family fun!
Date: Thursday, May 29, 2025
Time: 6:50 PM
Location: Chukchansi Park, Fresno
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The Solemnity of Corpus Christi
Bishop Brennan will be celebrating the Corpus Christi Mass on Sunday, June 29th at St. Mary's Church in Delano beginning at 9:00 AM.
Following the Mass, will be a Eucharistic Procession to Our Lady of Guadalupe Church, Delano.
The Faithful can receive a plenary indulgence this Jubilee Year by attending the Coprus Christi Mass at St. Mary's Church, Delano and participating in the Procession with the Blessed Sacrament. For more details, please click the button below.
| | Flyer courtesy of Jacob Valdez, Diocesan Seminarian | | The Diocese of Fresno on CBS' Eye on America | |
The Diocese of Fresno was featured on CBS' Eye on America on Monday, May 5th. Our Diocesan clergy expressed how Catholics in the U.S. feel about the future of our Church after the passing of Pope Francis.
Click here to watch CBS’ Eye on America, “In California’s Central Valley, immigrant Catholics hope the next pope sees them.”
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Bishop Brennan Congratulates those who Confirmed their Faith at
St. Augustine Church, Lamont
| | Courtesy of Brianda Perez, Parish Secretary/Front Desk, St. Augustine Parish, Lamont |
| Bishop Brennan wishes his Diocesan staff a Happy Birthday | | Office of Catholic Education | | | |
May Crowning
St. Anne School, Porterville
The 8th graders at St. Anne's School in Porterville led the May Crowning at their School Mass.
Courtesy of St. Anne's School, Porterville
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First Holy Communion
Shrine of Our Lady of Miracles, Gustine
Congratulations to the students at the Shrine of Our Lady of Miracles in Gustine who received their First Holy Communion on May 3rd!
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Courtesy of Gracy Plata, Director of Religious Education, Shrine of Our Lady of Miracles, Gustine and
Julie M. Barcelos, M.Ed.. Principal, Our Lady of Miracles Catholic School, Gustine
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Knights of Columbus at Confirmations
Kern County
The Knights of Columbus Honor Guard of the Adm. Callaghan Assembly’s Color Corps in Bakersfield have continued their annual tradition of being of service at confirmations throughout Kern County!
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Summer Camps are Here!
Santa Teresita Youth Conference Center, Three Rivers
Summer is around the corner! Give your child an unforgettable experience of faith, friendship and adventure at Santa Teresita Youth Conference Center's Summer Camps!
- Jr. High Camp: June 23, 2025
- High School Camp: July 14, 2025
With exciting outdoor activities, dynamic talks and deep prayer moments, these camps are the perfect place to grow in faith and make lifelong memories.
Scholarships are available! Spots are limited; make sure to register today!
| Courtesy of Luis Sandoval, Youth Center Director, Santa Teresita Youth Conference Center | | | *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! | |
Have Something Special to Share?
We want to know! Share what's happening around our Diocese.
Contact Samantha Mejia, Promotion & Marketing Specialist at smejia@dioceseoffresno.org
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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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