SPRINGFIELD, MA (WGGB/WSHM) - The Roman Catholic Diocese of Springfield has formed a new safety task force in response to the recent mass shootings at schools and churches across the country.

The task force includes a mix of local and state law enforcement officers, as well as members of the diocese like Bishop William Byrne and Catholic Schools Superintendent Maria Wagner.

Church officials said some schools in our area have already put additional safety measures into place, such as reinforcing entry ways with cameras and buzzer systems and having members of law enforcement present for school masses.

Officials added that the creation of the task force is being done as a preventative measure as it’s part of our new reality.

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