Proclaim the Good News

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

February 17, 2025

In Observance of Presidents' Day, The Pastoral Center is closed today, Monday, February 17th, 2025.

Office of the Bishop

Courtesy of Deacon Mark Schultz, Chancellor

Bishop Brennan Blesses a New Medical Care Facility in Fresno

Bishop Brennan blessed Dizon Medicine Group, a new medical establishment and care facility in Fresno.

Along with blessing each room of the medical complex, Bishop Brennan gave a reflection on the healing power of our Lord and the excellent work done by health care professionals.

Bishop Brennan wishes his Diocesan staff a Happy Birthday

Office of Communications

Central California Catholic Life: The Love Edition

OUT NOW!

Hello, Proclaim the Good News readers!

Our most recent volume of the Central California Catholic Life Magazine, The Love Edition is OUT NOW! We took inspiration from the California Catholic Conference’s Radiate Love initiative which celebrates the beauty of marriage and family.

Our cover story features Mrs. Amanda Davis, Principal of Our Lady of Perpetual Help School of Clovis and her husband, Seth Davis. Their love as a family and dedication to God is beautiful and we are so excited to share their story with you!

For those who may not know me, my name is Jocey, and I joined our team back in September. It has been an honor to be able to be a part of this communications team and magazine, I am excited to see how it will grow as your Content Editor.

I hope that you enjoy The Love Edition!

Jocey Thieman

Communications & Engagement Coordinator

Read Here!

Office of Vocations

9th Annual Seminarian Dinner Fundraiser and Casino Night

Save the Date!

Save the date for the 9th Annual Seminarian Dinner Fundraiser and Casino Night on Saturday, June 28th, 2025! Holy Spirit Church in Fresno invites you to this special night to support our seminarians. Stay tuned for more details!

Office of Catholic Education

Verso L'Alto: Junior Retreat

Garces Memorial High School

Garces Memorial's class of 2026 went on their class retreat to Big Bear!

The Juniors were lead on a retreat inspired by Blessed Pier Giogrio Frassti's motto, "Verso L'Alto!" meaning "Towards the Heights."

Courtesy of Garces Memorial High School, Bakersfield

Parish Focus

The Feast Day of Our Lady of Lourdes

St. Joseph's Church, Bakersfield

St. Joseph's Church in Bakersfield celebrated the Feast Day of Our Lady of Lourdes on February 11th with a special Mass.

Courtesy of St. Joseph's Church, Bakersfield

Confirmation Retreat

Our Lady of Perpetual Help, Bakersfield

The first year Confirmation students at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church in Bakersfield went on a retreat to Disneyland's Celebrate Gospel!

Courtesy of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, Bakersfield

Courtesy of Jacqueline Lopez, Office Manager,

St. Mary's, Cutler

Catholic Evangelization Gathering

St. Mary's, Cutler

You're invited to the 25th Anniversary of the Catholic Evangelization Gathering at St. Mary's Church in Cutler from February 21st to the 23rd.

Keep the flame of hope alive and join the parish for healing prayer, testimonies, music, holy hour and eucharistic celebration!

View the Flyer

Pancake Breakfast

Knights of Columbus Council 9402 - Lemoore

You're invited to the Knights of Columbus Pancake Breakfast on Sunday, February 23rd 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

Family Adoration Night

Holy Spirit Church, Fresno

Holy Spirit Church in Fresno held a Family Adoration Night! They created beautiful art with the Mom's Group Ministry before spending their night in prayer.

By instilling the importance of Adoration at a young age, it heightens the possibility of it becoming a lifelong habit.

Courtesy of Holy Spirit Church, Fresno

Risk Management

Fire Safety Training

Fire Training to Keep Staff and Visitors Safe

The Pastoral Center at the Diocese of Fresno recently participated in Fire Extinguisher Training led by Fire System Solutions, Inc.

Fire training is important to keep everyone safe! Parish Office Staff, please contact your Fire Extinguisher Vendor for training in accordance to the Risk Manual.

Health & Nursing Ministry

February is Heart Health Month

Check out these tips!

This month, we are dedicated to focusing on heart health. Check out these tips to help you maintain a healthy heart!

Maintain a healthy diet
Exercise
Reduce salt intake
Curb your drinking

Avoid tobacco
Get enough sleep
Control stress
Take time to sleep

Courtesy of Health & Nursing Ministry

Prayer of the Week

Events

Event Name	Location	Time	More Info
Fresno - Clovis Prayer Breakfast	Fresno Convention Center Exhibit Hall	February 18, 2025 7:00 AM - 9:00 AM	View the Flyer
Vigoésimo Quinto Encuentro Cathólico de Evangelización	Orosi High School, Orosi	February 21 - 13, 2025	View the Flyer
KofC Pancake Breakfast	O'Doherty Hall, Lemoore	February 23, 2025 7:00 AM - 12:00 PM	View the Flyer
Workshop on the Vocation of Consecrated Virginity	The Shine of St. Therese, Guadalupe Hall, Fresno	February 23, 2025 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM	View the Flyer
Priesthood Discernment Group Meetings	St. Philip the Apostle, Bakersfield	March 2, 2025 6:00 PM	View the Flyer
Youth Confirmation Fundraiser: Rico Pozole	St. John's Cathedral, Fresno	March 9, 2025 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM	View the Flyer
Prayer & Life Workshops	Shrine of St. Therese, Fresno	March 10, 2025 6:00 PM	View the Flyer
St. Patrick's Day Dinner and Auction	St. Anthony's Event Center, Fresno	March 15, 2025 6:30 PM	View the Flyer
Priesthood Discernment Group Meetings	St. Patrick’s Church, Merced	April 6, 2025 6:00 PM	View the Flyer
Divine Mercy Sunday: Pilgrimage Trip	Shrine of Our Lady of Peace, Santa Clara	April 27, 2025	View the Flyer
Priesthood Discernment Group Meetings	St. Jude Catholic Church, Easton	May 4, 2025 6:00 PM	View the Flyer
Priesthood Discernment Group Meetings	St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church, Reedley	June 1, 2025 6:00 PM	View the Flyer
9th Annual Seminarian Dinner Fundraiser & Casino Night	Pardini's, Fresno	June 28, 2025 5:00 PM - 10:00 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!