Eucharistic Congress
You are invited to come learn more about the Eucharist and deepen your love for the gift of Christ’s Body, Blood, Soul, and Divinity. Come experience amazing speakers, a display of Eucharistic miracles, fellow Catholics from around the diocese, a full convention center of all things Catholic with Catholic ministries and materials, as well as Eucharistic Adoration and Mass with Bishop Byrne.
VOCATIONS the Bishop's message
Bishop William Byrne has made a short video about Vocations for the people of our diocese.
Watch Bishop Byrne’s update about abusers list
On June 2, Springfield Bishop William D. Byrne announced additions to list of credibly accused abusers for the Springfield Diocese. The press conference for this, from Real to Reel, can be viewed on this link:
INDEPENDENT TASK FORCE ON THE RESPONSE TO SEXUAL ABUSE
The Diocese of Springfield has announced a contract with Stop It Now!, an internationally recognized sexual abuse prevention organization, to independently create a safe forum for those who have experienced sexual abuse within the Catholic Church to share their experiences and insights.
Please use this link to see the full announcement.
Stop It Now! will conduct confidential focus groups and surveys. The information will help inform the task force which is charged with providing recommendations to Bishop William Byrne on how to improve the response to sexual abuse allegations in the diocese.
Stop It Now! has no affiliation with the Catholic Church or any other faith community.
Stop It Now!, founded by an individual who was sexually abused, has nearly 30 years of experience of working with families and organizations to identify behaviors that pose risks, and educating the public around preventing sexual abuse.
Stop It Now! encourages individuals wishing to participate to reach out through Jan. 25 by calling (413) 587-3502 and leaving a message on a confidential voicemail, providing first name and call-back number, or by email, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., subject line ‘You Matter.’ For more information, visit www.stopitnow.org/youmatter.
