Fresno Bishop Calls for Community Support Amid ICE Activity Concerns
Bishop Joseph Brennan of the Diocese of Fresno is calling for community support amidst rising fears and anxiety over increased Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) activity reported across the Central Valley. The bishop has heard accounts from local families and…
Fresno Visalia, CA, October 15, 2026 —
Bishop Joseph Brennan of the Diocese of Fresno is calling for community support as families and parishioners face fear and anxiety amid reports of increased Immigration and Customs Enforcement activity across the Central Valley.
Brennan has heard accounts from local families and parishioners affected by recent enforcement actions, according to the information provided. The accounts have prompted his call for support from the community. No specific incidents, locations, or dates were provided, and details about the families’ experiences were not available.
The information does not specify what forms of support Brennan is seeking, whether the call was made through a public statement or another channel, or what resources may be available to those affected. It also does not provide figures for enforcement activity or identify particular communities where it has increased.
The reported concerns span the Central Valley, but the available information does not describe the scope or frequency of enforcement actions. It does not include comment from immigration authorities or additional accounts from residents.
Brennan’s call comes amid the anxiety described by families and parishioners who have shared accounts with him. Further details about the bishop’s message and the support being requested were not provided.
Story summarized from the original created by Elisa Navarro on abc30.com, see more information here.
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