Elms College fetes largest graduating class with 82^nd commencement

Story and photos by Carolee McGrath

SPRINGFIELD – Four hundred fifteen students proudly received their diplomas at the 82^nd commencement ceremonies 

Father William Hamilton installed as Easthampton Police Department chaplain

Story and photos by Terence Hegarty
EASTHAMPTON – The Easthampton Police Department got something Wednesday that they never had before: a chaplain.

Papal observer urges U.N. to take steps to end violence in Syria

(CNS photo/Khalil Ashawi, Reuters)

By Catholic News Service
UNITED NATIONS (CNS) -- World leaders must step up to call for an end to the escalating violence in war-torn Syria to stop the killing of

Catholic schools' Battle of the Books creates excitement and community

Story and photos by Peggy Weber
HOLYOKE – Five schools and 18 teams competed in the first Battle of the Books among Catholic schools in the Diocese of Springfield