About St. Catherine of Siena · Dinuba, California
St. Catherine of Siena Roman Catholic Church is a bilingual (English and Spanish) parish in Dinuba, California, serving the agricultural communities of the southern San Joaquin Valley. Founded in 1948, it belongs to the Diocese of Fresno and is currently pastored by Rev. Raul Diaz. The parish welcomes worshippers as "a community of Christian disciples" and is known locally for its perpetual adoration chapel, active catechetical program, and Knights of Columbus Council #11788.
- Established
- 1948
- Patron
- St. Catherine of Siena
- Rector
- Rev. Raul Diaz
- Diocese
- Diocese of Fresno
Why belong here
St. Catherine of Siena offers a true bilingual parish home in the Dinuba area, with daily Mass in both English and Spanish, a perpetual adoration chapel open 24/7 to registered parishioners, weekly confession opportunities, and faith-formation programs for children and youth. The parish is supported by an active Knights of Columbus council and welcomes all as a community where members are called to believe, belong, and become disciples of Christ.
Mass times at St. Catherine of Siena
Weekly Mass schedule
Confession times
- Wednesday: 5:00 PM to 6:20 PM
- Thursday: 5:00 PM to 6:20 PM
- Friday: 8:30 AM to 9:00 AM
Adoration times
- Perpetual Adoration: 24/7 in the chapel on the left side of the Parish office (access code provided to registered parishioners)
- Tuesday: 6:00 PM to 6:45 PM (public guided adoration at the church)
- Thursday: 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM (after the 6:30 PM Catechetical Mass)
- Thursday (approximate end): 10 minutes before Mass
- Friday (approximate end): 30 minutes after Mass
About St. Catherine of Siena Parish
St. Catherine of Siena Roman Catholic Church is a bilingual parish in Dinuba, California, in the Diocese of Fresno. Founded in 1948, the parish welcomes worshippers as 'a community of Christian disciples' with the tagline 'Dios te ama' ('God loves you'). The parish describes itself as a fellowship of believers made in God's image and called as disciples of Christ to share the Good News through learning, listening, praying, and working together to reach out to local communities — a place to believe, belong, and become.
- Founded: 1948
- Diocese: Diocese of Fresno
- Vicariate: Fresno Rural Vicariate
- Languages: English and Spanish
- Motto: 'A Community of Christian Disciples — Dios te ama'
Parish Staff and Clergy
St. Catherine of Siena is led by Pastor Rev. Raul Diaz. The parish office team assists visitors and parishioners during weekday office hours, with both a phone line and a Text/WhatsApp number for convenient contact.
- Pastor: Rev. Raul Diaz
- Office Hours: Monday–Friday, 10:00 AM–12:00 PM and 1:00 PM–5:00 PM
- Office Phone: (559) 591-0931
- Text/WhatsApp: +1 (559) 356-5347
Faith Formation and Religious Education
The parish runs an active Faith Formation / Catechetical program in both English and Spanish, with a special Thursday evening Catechetical Mass and opportunities for ongoing formation. The parish actively recruits catechists from within the community, and all volunteers involved in ministry are required to complete the Safe and Sacred safe-environment training for the protection of children.
- Becoming a Catechist — recruitment and information
- Safe Environment / Safe and Sacred training required for all volunteers
- Children and youth activities
- Catechetical Mass celebrated Thursday evenings in Spanish
Parish Organizations and Community Life
Beyond the regular liturgical schedule, St. Catherine of Siena fosters community through parish events, fundraisers, and affiliated organizations. The parish hosts gatherings such as a Seminarians vs Clergy Basketball Game and a Vocational Discernment Retreat, both of which support vocations to the priesthood and religious life. The parish is also home to Knights of Columbus Council #11788, a fraternal organization with a long local history.
- Knights of Columbus Council #11788 (Dinuba)
- Seminarians vs Clergy Basketball Game
- Vocational Discernment Retreat
Contact and Visit
Parishioners and visitors can reach the parish office by phone, text, or WhatsApp during posted weekday hours. The parish building and chapel are located on N Villa Avenue in Dinuba, in the heart of the city's residential grid in the San Joaquin Valley.
- Address: 356 N Villa Ave, Dinuba, CA 93618
- Phone: (559) 591-0931
- Text/WhatsApp: +1 (559) 356-5347
- Website: https://stcatherinesdinuba.com/
- Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/stcatherinesdinuba
- Office Hours: Monday–Friday, 10:00 AM–12:00 PM and 1:00 PM–5:00 PM