THE FUNDAMENTAL MISSION OF THE CEFSC (Committee for the Continuing Education, Formation and Support of Clergy) is to develop and implement ongoing programs that enrich the life and ministry of deacons and priests in the Diocese of Springfield.

Key program resources include: 

• Human Development: Health and Wellness
• Ministry of Word: Scripture and Preaching
• Ministry of Worship: Liturgy and Spirituality
• Ministry of Service: Justice and Catholic Social Teaching

COMMITTEE MEMBERS:

Father Warren Savage – Chairperson

Albert & Amelia Ferst Interfaith Center, WSU

Westfield, MA 01085

Father Piotr Calik

Vicar General

Springfield, MA 01102

Deacon Paul Briere

Assigned to St. Peter and St. Casmir

Westfield, MA 01085

Father James Nolte

Saint Patrick Parish

South Hadley, MA 01075

Father Valentine Nworah

Blessed Sacrament/Holy Trinity Church

Greenfield, MA 01301

Deacon David Picard- Director, Permanent Diaconate

Assigned to Saint John the Evangelist

Agawam, MA 01001

Deacon Dan Romanello - Website Coordinator

Assigned to Saint Ann, St. Vincent de Paul and St. Patrick Parishes

Lenox, MA 01240, Lenoxdale, MA 01242, West Stockbridge, MA 01266

Father Tom Shea

Retired

Westfield, MA 01085

Father Mark Stelzer

Elms College

Chicopee, MA 01013

Father David Aufiero

Holy Name Parish

Springfield, MA 01108