Bishop urges prayers, help for Oklahoma tornado victims

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SPRINGFIELD – In a letter sent to parishes on May 23, Springfield Bishop Timothy A. McDonnell urged local Catholics to pray for and, if possible,

Year of Faith speaker uses art, humor to illustrate the importance of faith

By Kaitlyn Swierzewski
(Photo by Peggy Weber)

WESTFIELD – Brother Mickey McGrath, of the Oblates of St. Francis de Sales, helped the Diocese of Springfield celebrate the Year of Faith and Pentecost with talks at Our Lady of Blessed Sacrament Parish, here, on May 21 and 22.

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DALTON – Berkshire County residents paid their respects Wednesday morning as a motorcade procession carrying the body of United States Army Specialist Mitchell K. Daehling, 24, made its way to Dery Funeral Home in Pittsfield.

Local religious educators are honored with Pope Pius X Award

Story and photos by Julie Beaulieu
PITTSFIELD – “This is a wonderful honor,” said Karen Blefari of St. Agnes Parish in Dalton after receiving the Pope Pius X Award