The Knights and Ladies of Saint Peter Claver Will Host Juneteenth Event at St. Michael's Cathedral Please join the Knights and Ladies of Peter Claver in the celebration of Juneteenth on Sunday June 15, 2025 after the 8:30 a.m. Mass. Come hear our guest Tracey Whitfield speak on the history and celebration of the oldest African American holiday. Tracye is a member of the Springfield, MA City Council. Refreshments will be served. Juneteenth is the oldest known celebration commemorating the ending of slavery in the United States. Dating back to 1865, it was on June 19th that the Union soldiers, led by Major General Gordon Granger, landed at Galveston, Texas with news that the war had ended and that the enslaved were now free. Note that this was two and a half years after President Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation - which had become official January 1, 1863.

On Friday, June 20th, the eve of the Ordination to Priesthood there will be a Holy Hour for Priestly Vocations in St. Michael’s Cathedral at 7pm. Please join our seminarians and Rev. Mr. John Williams who will be ordained the next morning, as we pray for an increase in priestly vocations for our diocese.

Are you filled with guilt, shame, lack of forgiveness, bitterness, anxiety, fears and so on? Do you have trouble sleeping? Negative thoughts, destructive habits, unhealthy relationships, difficulty concentrating? Are you suffering from addictions: drugs, alcohol, overeating, watching too much TV? Please join us on Saturday, June 21st at St. Thomas the Apostle Parish Center, located at 89 Pine St. West Springfield for an UNBOUND: FREEDOM IN CHRIST CONFERENCE. 9:00am-5pm. Prayer will be available for those who want it or can be scheduled for a later date. For more information and to register, please call Linda at 413-452-0886 or email [email protected].

On Saturday, June 21st, the Church of Springfield rejoices as Bishop Byrne ordains Rev. Mr. John Williams to the Order of Priest in the Cathedral of St. Michael the Archangel at 11am. Please come and join in the celebration as we celebrate this joyful event in the life of the Church of Springfield. There will be a light reception following the ordination in the Bishop Marshall Center where you will be able to receive the First Blessing from our new priest.

The Black Catholic Apostolate of the Diocese of Springfield will host the Annual Pig Roast Event in the Bishop Marshall Center from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 28th. Come and join us for an afternoon of fun, music and dancing. There will be plenty of food. Admission is free. Let’s come together and have community among us. All people of the parish and diocese are invited. Please contact St. Michael's Cathedral at (413) 781-3656 for further information.

July 28 to August 5 2025 Be a Pilgrim of Hope during Jubilee Year 2025. Travel with our Vicar General Father Piotr Calik and John Paul Pilgrimages for a spiritually uplifting Jubilee 2025 pilgrimage to Rome and the Vatican. This itinerary is geared to young adults*. SPACE IS LIMITED. *Ages 18 and older- Ages 16 and 17 with an accompanying adult,

Celebrate the Jubilee Year 2025 with our parish's unforgettable pilgrimage to Italy! A Journey of Prayer and Thanksgiving. ⁠Connect with the universal church. Express gratitude for God's blessings. Deepen your faith. August 22 – September 4, 2025 With Rome, Monte Cassino, San Giovanni Rotondo, Monte Sant’Angelo, Lanciano, Assisi, Florence, Siena. Guided by Fr. Kingsley Ihejirika To register or for any questions please contact Patrizia De Libero at ph.978 353 9200 or by email: [email protected] or the St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish Office at 413-584-7310.

Fun and faith for all ages at Camp Holy Cross in Goshen.

The Irish Cultural Center will lead an 11-day "Sights and Sounds of Western and Southeast Ireland Tour" from September 17–28, 2025. Embrace Ireland’s distinctive culture, music and dance in multiple night stays in Dingle, Kilkenny and Ennis. Enjoy the beautiful fall weather without the crowds on this leisurely paced tour. Includes roundtrip transportation, direct flights, daily breakfast, eight dinners, top rated hotels, day trips and attractions, and driver/guide gratuity. Total cost is $4,100 per person/double or $5,100 per person/single. Deposit due ASAP. Visit www.IrishCenterwne.org for itinerary and application or call 413-333-4951.

The Diocesan Men’s Conference will take place on October 4th 2025 at Bellamy Middle School in Chicopee, MA. Click here to sign up for our email list to get updates and be the first to know when registration opens!

The Diocesan Women’s Conference will take place on November 15th 2025 at Bellamy Middle School in Chicopee, MA. Click here to sign up for the email list to get updates and be the first to know when registration opens!