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Springfield church seeking community support after devastating fire
After a fire destroyed a local church a few days ago, we spoke with the family who spent 15 years growing their congregation ...
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Hundreds gather outside Blessed Sacrament Church for reenactment of the ‘Stations of the Cross’ procession
A Good Friday tradition attracted large numbers of the faithful in Springfield's Hispanic community. Families gathered ...
Pope Francis was ‘clarion voice for the poor’ says Springfield Bishop William Byrne
SPRINGFIELD — Bishop William D. Byrne, spiritual leader of Western Massachusetts’ 200,000 Catholics, responded to the death ...
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Holy Cross Catholic Church holds live ‘Stations of the Cross’ for Good Friday
Friday was celebrated by Christians around the globe as Good Friday, and Holy Cross Parish in Springfield was among several local churches that held a live ‘Stations of the Cross.’ ...
In Western Mass., Pope Francis’ legacy has filtered down to the pews
The local diocese will celebrate a Mass in Pope Francis’ honor at 4 p.m. Saturday at St. Michael’s Cathedral on State Street.
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Springfield Diocese welcomes new executive director of Catholic Charities
Catholic Charities in Springfield, Massachusetts, is welcoming a new executive director – one hoping to find ways to ...
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Good Friday: What is it, services being held in western Massachusetts
On Friday, several churches within the Springfield Diocese will host living “Stations of the Cross,” including at St. Jerome Parish in Holyoke at noon, Blessed Sacrament and All Souls Parishes in ...