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Welcome Father David Darcy

Oct 27, 2019

Saint Francis of Assisi Parish is excited to welcome their new pastor, Father David Darcy, who arrives on November 1st. Fr. Darcy is welcomed home, as prior to his family’s relocation, Father Darcy and his family were active parishioners of the St. Francis parish community. He was educated in the Belchertown school system and is a graduate of Belchertown High School. He is an alumnus of St. John’s Seminary, Brighton, MA and has been a pastor in several communities within the Roman Catholic Diocese of Springfield, MA. Fr. Darcy’s Silver Jubilee Celebration, marking his 25th Anniversary of priesthood, took place on Saturday, June 8, 2019 at Holy Cross Parish, Springfield, MA where he was most recently assigned. This past summer, Bishop Mitch Rozanski of the Diocese of Springfield appointed Fr. Darcy and Fr. Michael Wood as Co-directors of Vocations for the Diocese. With his arrival, Father Darcy will be the 14 th  pastor to spiritually shepherd the congregation since the arrival of our first pastor Reverend James Dunphy in 1925.

Ronald Gerard Proulx

09 Apr, 2024
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Ronald Gerard Proulx on April 6th, 2024 with his loving family by his side. Eternal rest, grant unto him, O Lord, and may perpetual light shine upon him. May Ronald's soul and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. A funeral mass will be held Friday, April 12, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. at St. Francis of Assisi Church in Belchertown. Click here for more information from Beers and Story Funeral Home.

Sr. Jeanne T. Hubert

28 Feb, 2024
Sister Jeanne T. Hubert, 93, passed away peacefully on February 23, 2024. Eternal rest, grant unto her, O Lord, and may perpetual light shine upon her. May Sister Jeanne's soul and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. A funeral mass will be held Monday, March 4 at 10 a.m. at St. Francis of Assisi Church in Belchertown. Click here for more information from Beers and Story Funeral Home.

Gloria J. Fradette

28 Feb, 2024
Gloria J. (Sedelow) Fredette, 80, passed away at her home on February 23, 2024. Eternal rest, grant unto her, O Lord, and may perpetual light shine upon her. May Gloria's soul and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. A funeral mass will be held Wednesday, February 28, 2024 at 11 a.m. at St. Francis of Assisi Church in Belchertown. Click here for more information from Beers and Story Funeral Home.

Thomas Anthony Curto Jr.

21 Feb, 2024

Martha E. Fredenburgh

By Donna Laviolette • 26 Jan, 2024
Martha E. Fredenburgh, 81, passed away peacefully surrounded by the love of her family at Baystate Medical Center on January 18, 2024.  Eternal rest, grant unto her, O Lord, and may perpetual light shine upon her. May Martha's soul and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. A funeral mass will be held Saturday, February 3, 2024 at 10 a.m. at St. Francis of Assisi Church in Belchertown. Click here for more information from Beers and Story Funeral Home.

David S. Paul

By Donna Laviolette • 19 Jan, 2024
  David S. "Dave" Paul, 78, passed away January 17, 2024 with his loving wife by his side. Eternal rest, grant unto him, O Lord, and may perpetual light shine upon him. May David's soul and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. A funeral mass will be held Wednesday, January 24, 2024 at 11 a.m. at St. Francis of Assisi Church in Belchertown. Click here for more information from Beers and Story Funeral Home.

Kathleen A. Francis

By Donna Laviolette • 16 Jan, 2024
Kathleen A. Francis passed away peacefully on January 13, 2024 at Baystate Medical Center surrounded by her loving family. Eternal rest, grant unto her, O Lord, and may perpetual light shine upon her. May Kathleen's soul and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. A funeral mass will be held Friday, January 19, 2024 at 10 a.m. at St. Francis of Assisi Church in Belchertown. Click here for more information from Beers and Story Funeral Home.

Dr. Lawrence Roberge

By Donna Laviolette • 20 Dec, 2023
Dr. Lawrence Roberge, age 64, passed away unexpectedly on Dec 14, 2023. Eternal rest, grant unto him, O Lord, and may Lawrence's soul and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. A funeral mass will be held Friday, December 22, 2023 at 10 a.m. at St. Francis of Assisi Church in Belchertown. Click here for more information from Sampson Funeral Chapel.

Ellen R. Campbell

By Donna Laviolette • 16 Dec, 2023
Ellen (Real) Campbell, 69, died at home on December 13, 2023, due to complications from ALS. She was surrounded by her loving family. Eternal rest, grant unto her, O Lord, and may Ellen's soul and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. A funeral mass will be held at St. Francis of Assisi Church, on Wednesday December 20, 2023 at 11 A.M. Friends and family may meet at the funeral home at 10 A.M. Click here for more information from Beers & Story Funeral Home.    

Rita M. Butler

By Bulletin Editor • 25 Oct, 2023
Rita M. Butler, 96, passed away at Vantage of Wilbraham on October 21, 2023.  Eternal rest, grant unto her, O Lord, and may Rita's soul and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Click here for more information from Beers & Story Funeral Home.
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