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

Missio: Pope Francis to unlock app for Pontifical Mission Societies

By Catholic News Service
(CNS photo/courtesy Little i Apps)

VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- Pope Francis was scheduled to help the Pontifical Mission Societies of the United States broaden its reach around the world by unlocking a smartphone app.

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