Neighbor died in 1972. appointed Temporary Administrator of Saint Joseph Cathedral effective July 1, 2016 until the fall. Rev. Very Rev. Fr. appointed Dean of the White Mountain Deanery effective immediately. Auto Insurance Reimbursement Priest Auto Insurance Reimbursement Form Clergy Communications and E-mail DIOCESE OF MANCHESTER. Msgr. Traynor will also serve as Assistant PriestChaplain to Trinity High School and Saint Joseph Junior High School both in Manchester effective Wednesday, June 22, 2022. Reverend Michael E. Gendron Pastor of Holy Rosary Parish, Hooksett in addition to his duties as Pastor of Saint Peter Parish, Auburn and Saint John the Baptist Parish, Suncook. One case settled in 11/03. Who We Are Reverend Joseph Gosselin, MS has been named Superior of the La Salette Shrine and Center in Enfield effective September 1, 2017. The revised database is now readable and easy to use on mobile devices. Apply today at CareerBuilder! Father Mason remains Director of Vocations. They spend their lives in service to the Lord and to others. Reverend Jeffrey A. Paveglio from Parochial Vicar at St. Joseph Cathedral, Manchester to Active Duty U.S. Army effective September 15, 2020. Bishop Libasci has granted Catholics dispensation from Abstinence from Meat on Friday, March 17, in recognition of St. Patricks Day. Msgr. Eddy N. Bisson will conclude his assignment as administrator of Saint Joseph Parish, Lincoln on July 27, 2020. Preparation for the Sacrament of Matrimony is an exciting, albeit busy, time. Msgr. Dc. Events, programs and news from the Diocese of Manchester delivered to your inbox. Bishop Libasci has granted his retirement effective on October 1, 2016. Reverend Monsignor Eddy N. Bisson relieved of his duties as Administrator of Our Lady of the Mountains Parish, North Conway effective Wednesday, June 16, 2021. "As I announce the new assignments of priests and. Reverend Daniel Mikolajewski Newly ordained ~ Parochial Vicar ~ Parish of the Assumption, Dover effective Wednesday, June 22, 2022. Reverend Elson Kattookkaran, MS is assigned in residence at Ste. There has not been a final determination either under canon or civil law whether the priests listed in this section sexually abused a minor. The Bishop of Manchester is the visible principal and foundation of unity in the particular diocese entrusted to him. With respect to the canonical process, the priests whose names are included in this section (1) admitted to sexually abusing a minor; (2) were dismissed from the clerical state; (3) voluntarily sought and obtained laicization after an admission of guilt or in lieu of dismissal; or (4) were assigned to a life of prayer and penance, with no ministry possible. has been appointed Temporary Administrator of St. Joseph Parish, Claremont effective October 3, 2016 until such time as a new pastor is appointed. 20 Rev. Parishes Very Rev. John Sullivan, MS assigned as Shrine Director at the LaSalette Shrine & Center, Enfield effective December 23, 2015. Deacon Lee Abbott entering retirement effective March 1, 2018. Reverend John W. Fleming appointed Tribunal Auditor effective November 3, 2021. Reverend Cuong Van Nguyen Newly ordained ~ Parochial Vicar ~ Parish of the Holy Spirit, Keene effective Wednesday, June 22, 2022. The Diocese of Manchester Reverend Joaquin Mejia, OFM has been assigned by his order as Associate Pastor of St. Thomas Aquinas Parish, Derry effective May 1, 2018. Matthew J. Schultz, newly ordained priest is assigned as Parochial Vicar of Saint Michael Parish, Exeter effective June 21, 2017. Bishop Libasci has accepted the resignation of Reverend Joseph M. Cooper as pastor of Saint Kathryn Parish, Hudson effective immediately. Dc. Reverend Jaykumar Thangaraj, H.G.N., from Parochial Vicar of Sacred Heart Parish, Lebanon and Saint Helena Parish, Enfield to Parochial Vicar of Gate of Heaven Parish, Lancaster/Whitefield. 2. Consultative Groups What is a vocation to the priesthood? has been appointed by his Provincial as Administrator of Saint Anne-Saint Augustin Parish, Manchester effective November 17, 2017. Reverend Damian Umeokeke has completed his period of assignment in the Diocese of Manchester and is seeking ministry outside the Diocese. Rev. Priests Retirement Trust Fund. Rev. Reverend Boniface Agbata appointed Parochial Vicar of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Parish, Hampton effective October 16, 2017. Reverend Richard J. Kelley from pastor, St. Christopher Parish, Nashua after 18 years as pastor to retirement effective Wednesday, June 27, 2018. Rev. The new edition contains up-to-date parish information, priest assignments, and other useful data. Home The alleged abuse occurred while the two were wrestling in underwear at hotels in Boston and NY. Edward J. Kelley appointed Temporary Administrator of St. Mary Parish, Rochester and St. Peter Parish, Farmington effective June 22, 2016 thereby relieving Dc. Reverend David A. Gagnon from Parochial Vicar of Saint Peter Parish, Auburn and Saint John the Baptist Parish, Suncook to Administrator of Saint Joseph Parish, Epping. Charles Ferraro, new to the Diocese of Manchester, to St. Katharine Drexel Parish, Alton effective June 1, 2016. He will also be assisting the Office of Ordained Ministry and Formation. Richard St. LouisVery Rev. Very Reverend Marc R. Gagne appointed Administrator of Holy Cross Parish, Derry effective April 13, 2020. With no shortage of things to arrange, the bigger picture of Gods plan for your marriage may be obscured amidst the shuffle. Marie Parish, Manchester, NH. The Diocese of Manchester The Diocese has decided to list these names in the interest of transparency and healing. , from Associate Pastor at Good Shepherd Parish, Berlin and Holy Family Parish, Gorham to Temporary Administrator of Saint Joseph Cathedral, Manchester effective July 1, 2016. , of the Diocese of Onitsha, Nigeria assigned as Parochial Vicar to the Parish of the Assumption, Dover effective October 30, 2015. , of the Diocese of Onitsha, Nigeria, assigned as Hospital Chaplain at Catholic Medical Center effective December 16, 2015. assigned as Shrine Director at the LaSalette Shrine & Center, Enfield effective December 23, 2015. from Our Lady of Mercy Parish, Merrimack to St. Pius X Parish, Manchester effective June 13, 2016. from St. Francis of Assisi Parish, Litchfield to Our Lady of Mercy Parish, Merrimack effective June 16, 2016. , new to the Diocese of Manchester, to St. Katharine Drexel Parish, Alton effective June 1, 2016. to Pastor of St. Helena Parish, Enfield and St. Mary Mission Church in Canaan. Deacon David C. Deutsch Newly ordained to assignment at Parish of the Assumption, Dover. Also admitted abuse of another student. Josh to explore the hidden Catholic gems across New Hampshire. Our priests have served in parishes all over New Hampshire. To date, the Diocese of Manchester has not received any reports of sexual abuse of a minor by a permanent deacon or bishop that meet the criteria set forth herein. Reverend Michael R. Monette from Pastor of Saint Patrick Parish, Newport and Saint Joachim Mission, Sunapee to Pastor of Saint Kathryn Parish, Hudson effective August 7, 2019. With respect to the canonical process, the priests whose names are included in this section (1) admitted to sexually abusing a minor; (2) were dismissed from the clerical state; (3) voluntarily sought and obtained laicization after an admission of guilt or in lieu of dismissal; or (4) were assigned to a life of prayer and penance, with no ministry possible. Marcoux will be re-assigned. Deacon Terry Sullivan from Deacon of Saint Joseph Parish, Epping to Deacon of Saint Anne Parish, Hampstead effective Wednesday, June 22, 2022. Ordained: 1963. All incidences of sexual abuse by these priests occurred prior to 2002. Reverend Robert G. Biron retired effective Friday, June 18, 2021 with residence at Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Parish, Hampton. Search our online directory to find a Mass time, Adoration, Reconciliation and more. Reverend David L. Kneeland from Pastor of Saint Joseph Parish, Lincoln to Pastor of Saint Lawrence Parish, Goffstown effective August 7, 2019. Rev. All employees of the diocesan administration assist the Bishop of Manchester in serving the parishes . Cemeteries - Find a cemetery by name or location. More than half our families are receiving some form of Financial Aid. Rev. Search our online directory to find a Mass time, Adoration, Reconciliation and more. Leadership Retrouvaille helps couples create stronger, healthier relationships. Swipe left to 'meet' them! Rev. Edward J. Kelleys assignment as Temporary Administrator of Saint Kathryn Parish, Hudson concludes on August 7, 2019. Marc B. Drouin is named pastor of Saint Joseph Parish, Belmont effective June 21, 2017. Dc. Reverend Gerard J. Dion retired priests Administrator of Saint Joseph Parish, Epping Effective February 18, 2022. Rev. His summer assignment will be at Good Shepherd Parish, Berlin and Holy Family Parish, Gorham. Reverend Mr. Adrian Frackowiak Transitional Deacon Effective May 26, 2018. Very Reverend John B. MacKenzie appointed Dean of the Capital Deanery succeeding Reverend Raymond A. Rev. Reverend Gary J. Kosmowski has been appointed Pastor of Saint Theresa Parish, Rye Beach effective December 1, 2017. Reverend Sebastian Susairaj, HGN from Pastor of Saint Joseph Parish, Woodsville and Saint Catherine Parish, Lisbon to Pastor of Saint Mary and Saint Joseph Parishes, Claremont effective March 1, 2022. Reverend George Mattathilani has been assigned as Administrator of Saint John XXIII Parish, Nashua effective Wednesday, January 30, 2019. You can also order a directory on-line: Visit our online directory, now with photos, to find Mass times, schools, cemeteries, clergy, or Diocesan Staff. Marie, Manchester (7/25/1916); Holy Rosary, Rochester (6/1918); St. Aloysius, Nashua (10/1919); Villa Augustina, Goffstown (8/1920); Sacred Heart, Concord (10/9/1924); St. George Manor, Manchester (9/29/1929); Sacred Heart, Greenville (2/2/44); St. Anthony, Manchester (6/22/45), St. Joseph, Manchester (6/11/47); St. Kieran, Berlin (6/16/49); Blessed Sacrament, Manchester (8/30/49); St. John, Concord (8/14/51); St. Patrick, Nashua (6/18/54); St. Mary, Hillsborough (1/1/58), Immaculate Heart of Mary, Concord, and summer assignment in Diocesan Camps, (6/8/60); St. Catherine, Manchester and faculty member Bishop Bradley High School (9/7/60); St. John the Evangelist, Concord (9/8/60); Immaculate Heart of Mary, Concord and summer assignment Diocesan Camps (6/13/61); St. Catherine, Manchester and Bishop Bradley High School (8/31/61); St. Thomas Aquinas High School Staff, Dover (9/4/62); weekend ministry St. Patrick, Nashua and St. Joseph, Belmont (6/22/63); St. Thomas Aquinas High School and weekend ministry Holy Trinity, Somersworth (8/23/63); St. Joseph, Belmont (summer weekend ministry) (6/20/64); St. Thomas Aquinas High School, Dover (9/20/65) and St. Mary, Rollinsford (9/20/65); St. Mary, Newmarket (weekend ministry) (3/4/68); St. Bernard, Keene (7/1/68); Assistant Director, Diocesan Summer Camps (6/10/69); St. Joseph, Nashua (1/15/69); Assistant Director, Diocesan Summer Camps (6/3/70); St. Joseph, Nashua (9/15/70); Diocesan Director of Camping (1/29/71); Immaculate Heart of Mary, Concord (11/10/71); St. Joseph, Laconia (11/9/74); St. Joseph, Salem (11/5/75); St. Christopher, Nashua (7/9/86); St. Stanislaus, Nashua (4/14/99); St. Christopher, Nashua (12/16/99), St. Kieran, Berlin (6/24/36); Blessed Sacrament, Manchester (4/13/38); United States Army (5/9/42); Immaculate Conception, Portsmouth (1/19/46); St. Patrick, Newport (3/19/48); St. Charles Orphanage, Rochester (11/7/49); Our Lady of Mercy, Merrimack (6/25/54), Sacred Heart, Manchester (5/25/51); St. Martin, Somersworth (6/22/62); St. Anthony, Sanbornville (6/26/65); St. Martin, Somersworth (9/7/65); Infant Jesus, Nashua (1/19/66); St. Brendan, Colebrook (9/20/67); St. Anne, Berlin (4/22/70), Diocese of Quebec (1946); St. Joseph Orphanage, Nashua (5/3/60); St. Agnes, Ashland (6/15/60); All Saints, Lancaster (9/7/60); St. Charles, Dover (12/1/61); St. Theresa, Manchester (9/8/64); St. John the Baptist, Manchester (4/29/65); St. Anne, Berlin (9/7/65); St. Bernard, Keene (9/20/67); St. Stanislaus, Winchester (4/27/69); Villa Augustina, Goffstown (10/8/69); St. Lawrence, Goffstown (10/15/69); St. Edmund, Manchester (11/3/69); Our Lady of Lourdes, Pittsfield (6/3/70); St. Francis, Nashua (2/8/71); Holy Redeemer, West Lebanon (4/23/74); Sacred Heart, Wilton (6/11/75); St. Peter, Farmington (9/15/76); St. Francis, Nashua (residence) (1983), St. John the Baptist, Suncook (5/10/44); St. Anne, Berlin (9/8/44); St. George, Manchester (6/24/49); St. Joseph, Berlin (6/18/54); St. John the Baptist, Suncook (6/15/60); Ste. He succeeds Reverend Jerome Day, O.S.B. Marie Parish and Sacred Heart Parish, Manchester to Pastor of Our Lady of Lourdes Parish, Pittsfield with its Mission of St. Joseph effective July 27, 2016. has been recalled to ministry by his community in India. He will reside at Saint Pius X Rectory effective Monday, May 22, 2017. Gustafson has resigned as Director of the Permanent Diaconate effective September 1, 2016. Reverend Maria Sebastian Susairaj, H.G.N., appointed Pastor of Saint Joseph Parish, Woodsville and Saint Catherine of Siena Parish Lisbon effective October 16, 2017. And how do I know if God is calling me? Priest Personnel Assignment Board The Priest Personnel Board advises the bishop regarding assigning clergy to parishes and consists of five priests appointed by the Bishop and six professional advisors also appointed by the Bishop. John W. Keegan, SJ resigned as pastor of St. Patrick Parish, Milford and is assigned to ministry at the Campion Health Center effective October 26, 2016. Reverend A. Stephen Marcoux, III has resigned as Pastor of Parish of the Holy Spirit, Keene, Mary, Queen of Peace Parish, Hinsdale and Dean of Monadnock Deanery effective July 31, 2017. The Bishop of Manchester is the visible principal and foundation of unity in the particular diocese entrusted to him. Reverend Marc R. Montminy from Pastor of Saint Michael Parish, Exeter to Pastor, Saints Mary and Joseph Parish, Salem effective June 30, 2020. Reverend Elson Kattookkaran, MS has been appointed Administrator of Saint Joseph Parish, Lincoln effective September 16, 2019. Joseph Cooper (now "Joseph Michael Brady") and Fr . 18 Msgr. Jeffrey A. Paveglio is assigned as Parochial Vicar at Saint Joseph Cathedral, Manchester and as Priest Chaplain for Trinity High School, Saint Joseph Junior High School, Manchester, Camp Bernadette in Wolfeboro and Camp Fatima, Gilmanton effective June 1, 2017. 153 Ash Street Lee Bultman of Martinez, Ga., studied philosophy at the University of Scranton from 1982-1985 and earned an STB and a JCB in theology from the Catholic University of Louvain in Belgium, where he studied from 1985-1989. Deacon Jay V. Cormier from assignment at Saints Mary and Joseph Parish, Salem to Saint Jude Parish, Londonderry effective June 30, 2020. With respect to criminal convictions, the priests whose names are included in this section were convicted after a criminal trial or pled guilty to sexually abusing a minor. Jason Y. Jalbert to Administrator of St. Patrick Mission, Hampton Beach effective June 1, 2016. 153 Ash Street Deacon Brian W. Lester Newly ordained to assignment at Saint John Neumann Parish,Merrimack. He will reside at Sainte Marie Parish, Manchester. Do you have an event that you want to list? Very Reverend Christopher M. Martel appointed Dean of the Amoskeag Deanery succeeding Reverend Richard H. Dion. Reverend Britto Adaikalam, HGN from Parochial Vicar of Parish of the Holy Spirit, Keene to Pastor of Gate of Heaven Parish, Lancaster/Whitefield. Reverend Thomas L. Duston from Pastor of St. Theresa Parish, Henniker and St. Mary Parish, Hillsborough to Pastor of St. Mary Parish, Rochester and St. Peter Parish, Farmington effective November 16, 2016. This change is effectiveJune 30, 2020. Reverend Matthew J. Mason appointed Director of the Office of Vocations effective October 1, 2017. Marie, Manchester (6/7/37); St. John the Baptist, Suncook (4/20/38); St. George, Manchester (11/05/41); Sacred Heart, Manchester (9/13/47); St. Augustin, Manchester (1/23/51); St. Peter Orphanage, Manchester (1952); Our Lady of Lourdes, Pittsfield (6/25/54); St. Paul, Franklin (4/8/65); St. Charles Orphanage, Rochester (1/19/66), St. Augustin, Manchester (1951); Bishop Bradley High School, Manchester (1952); Sacred Heart, Manchester (9/10/58); St. Thomas Aquinas High School, Dover (6/15/60); St. Francis Xavier, Groveton (9/7/61); Sacred Heart, Lebanon (2/20/64); St. Aloysius, Nashua (9/9/64); St. Anthony, Sanbornville (9/20/67); St. John the Baptist, Suncook (2/3/71); St. Peter, Peterborough (12/19/73); Holy Angels, Plaistow (10/1/75); Elliot Hospital, Manchester (10/10/77); Notre Dame College, Manchester (1980), St. Joseph, Lincoln (6/1/56); St. Michael, Ashuelot (10/15/56); Our Lady of Lourdes, Pittsfield (6/27/58); St. Michael, Exeter (2/6/59); St. Christopher, Nashua (2/20/60); St. Joseph, Claremont (9/7/60); St. Cecilia, Wolfeboro (3/31/62); Immaculate Conception, Penacook (2/11/63); St. Joseph, Laconia (1/26/65); St. Mary, Newmarket (9/7/66); St. Hedwig, Manchester (1/4/67); St. John the Evangelist, Concord (3/15/67); St. Timothy, Bristol (9/20/67); Our Lady of the Mountains, North Conway (10/23/67); St. Joseph, Woodsville (3/5/69); St. Helena, Enfield (9/1/72); St. Joseph, Lincoln (5/21/75). 153 Ash Street , from Temporary Administrator of Saint Joseph Cathedral, Manchester to Pastor of St. Ignatius of Loyola Parish, Somersworth and St. Mary Parish, Rollinsford effective January 14, 2017. , named Pastor of Saint Joseph Cathedral effective January 1, 2017, with residence at the Cathedral Rectory. James Patterson from Our Lady of Mercy Parish, Merrimack to St. Pius X Parish, Manchester effective June 13, 2016. Manchester, NH 03104, Website Design & Development by Syracuse Design Group, Certifications & Professional Development, Decrees Related to the Erection, Suppression, or Alteration of a Parish. Dc. In addition, Fr. Let us pray for those who have suffered because of the wrongs done to them from members of the Church; may they find within the Church herself a concrete response to their pain and suffering. Holy Cross Cemetery . Shawn M. Therrien Rev. John Castelot from St. Francis of Assisi Parish, Litchfield to Our Lady of Mercy Parish, Merrimack effective June 16, 2016. Reverend Charles Aruldurai, HGN has been appointed Parochial Vicar of Saints Mary and Joseph Parish, Salem effective April 14, 2021. Very Reverend Patrick N. Gilbert appointed Dean of the Seacoast Deanery succeeding Reverend Andrew W. Cryans. Bishop Libasci has accepted the request for retirement of Reverend Gerard L. Bertin as pastor of Saint Lawrence Parish, Goffstown effective August 7, 2019. Deacon Steven Veneman newly ordained on September 8, 2018 has been assigned to Parish of the Resurrection, Nashua effective September 8, 2018. is relieved from the Pastorate of Saint Joseph Cathedral Parish, Manchester and Saint Hedwig Parish, Manchester to serve at Mount Saint Mary Seminary, Emmitsburg, Maryland effective January 1, 2017. from Pastor of St. Theresa Parish, Henniker and St. Mary Parish, Hillsborough to Pastor of St. Mary Parish, Rochester and St. Peter Parish, Farmington effective November 16, 2016. is relieved of his assignment as Temporary Administrator of St. Mary Parish, Rochester and St. Peter Parish, Farmington effective November 16, 2016. from Pastor of St. Ignatius Parish, Somersworth and St. Mary Parish, Rollinsford to Pastor of Divine Mercy Parish, Peterborough effective November 25, 2016. has been appointed Pastor of St. Charles Borromeo Parish, Meredith effective October 26, 2016. has been appointed Temporary Administrator of St. Joseph Parish, Claremont effective October 3, 2016 until such time as a new pastor is appointed. Reverend Matthew J. Schultz from Associate Pastor of St. Michael Parish, Exeter to Administrator of Gate of Heaven Parish, Lancaster effective Wednesday, June 27, 2018. He admitted abuse in court records. Josh to explore the hidden Catholic gems across New Hampshire. Reverend Matthew J. Mason from pastor of Gate of Heaven Parish, Lancaster to assume his full-time position as Director of Vocations effective June 27, 2018. Reverend Edmund G. Crowley has been appointed Administrator of Saint John the Baptist Parish, Suncook effective November 18, 2020. from Pastor of Our Lady of the Mountains Parish, North Conway to retirement effective June 6, 2016. appointed Temporary Administrator of St. Mary Parish, Rochester and St. Peter Parish, Farmington effective June 22, 2016 thereby relieving Dc. Rev. Michael L. Sartori, newly ordained, as Parochial Vicar of Good Shepherd Parish, Berlin and Holy Family Parish, Gorham effective June 15, 2016. He was previously assigned to Corpus Christi Parish in Portsmouth. Jason Y. Jalbert appointed to serve as Director of the Office of Seminary Formation effective April 1, 2016. Upon the recommendation of the Deacon Personnel Board, Bishop Peter A. Libasci is pleased to make the following assignments. For example, a priest who sought and obtained laicization to marry. 23 Rev. Bishop Libasci has granted his retirement effective on October 1, 2016. We welcome submissions from NH Catholic organizations. The priests in this section are prohibited from engaging in public ministry and may not publicly identify themselves as priests. Reverend Gerard L. Bertin (retired) from residence at Saint Katharine Drexel Parish, Wolfeboro to residence at Warde Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, Bishop Peterson Residence, Room 110, 21 Searles Road, Windham, NH 03087-1203 effective November 1, 2021. Father Marcoux has recently returned from a Sabbatical. Marie, Manchester (12/1932); Sacred Heart, Greenville 9/21/1934); St. Joseph, Woodsville (1/19/1939); St. Mary, Rollinsford (2/27/1941); St. Charles, Dover (5/19/1952); Immaculate Conception, Troy (8/18/1953); St. Charles, Dover (5/30/1960), St. Michael, Exeter (6/10/69); St. Catherine, Manchester (8/18/71); Keene State College (Chaplain and Director of Newman Center), Keene (3/24/1976); Our Lady of Lourdes, Pittsfield (summer ministry) (6/3/76); Co-Director, Christian Life Center, Keene (8/1/77); Immaculate Conception, Troy (7/28/80); St. Joseph, Salem (7/9/86); St. Pius X, Manchester (6/18/98), Ste. Reverend Jayakumar Thangaraj, HGN has been appointed Parochial Vicar of Sacred Heart Parish, Lebanon and Saint Helena Parish, Enfield effective April 14, 2021. Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, The Diocese of Manchester currently has 29 retired priests, many of whom continue to serve us from celebrating Masses to serving in hospitals or institutions. Very Reverend Kyle F. Stanton appointed Dean of the White Mountain Deanery succeeding Reverend Mark E. Dollard. Diocesan staff - Find an alphabetical listing of Diocesan staff and contact information. Edward Kelley is relieved of his assignment as Temporary Administrator of St. Mary Parish, Rochester and St. Peter Parish, Farmington effective on October 1, 2016. Complete projects and assignments as directed by and in support of the Finance Officer & Secretary for . Manchester, NH 03104, Website Design & Development by Syracuse Design Group, Certifications & Professional Development, Decrees Related to the Erection, Suppression, or Alteration of a Parish. Placed on leave in 1/02. We're here to help! Penacook, NH Merrimack County. Because these priests had already been returned to the lay state, the cases could not be processed canonically, but as with all cases on these lists, the cases were reported to the New Hampshire Department of Justice (Office of the Attorney General). Manchester, NH 03104, Website Design & Development by Syracuse Design Group, Certifications & Professional Development, Decrees Related to the Erection, Suppression, or Alteration of a Parish, Pray with Bishop Libasci Audio Recordings. Bishop Peter A. Libasci has made the following assignment effective January 9, 2016: Rev. Richard Falardeau of his duties as Temporary Administrator. Reverend David Wong from Administrator of Saint Anne-Saint Augustin Parish, Manchester to Administrator of Immaculate Conception Parish, Penacook effective March 1, 2022. Reverend Jean M. Lemay is retired effective October 1, 2020. Most Reverend Peter A. Libasci has made the following assignments effective as noted: Reverend Leandro Cardoso Parochial Vicar Saint Anne-Saint Augustin, Manchester and service to the Brazilian community at Saint John XXIII Parish, Nashua, Effective February 9, 2022. Reverend Matthew Mason relieved as Administrator of Saint Joseph Parish, Epping effective February 18, 2022. Cases That Have Been Concluded Canonically (by Laicization, Dismissal, or Sentence to Life of Prayer and Penance) or Criminally (by Plea or Conviction).This section contains the names of priests incardinated in the Diocese of Manchester who have been found guilty of sexually abusing a minor by the Church after a canonical process or by the Government after a criminal process. St. Mary, Claremont (6/3/70); Guardian Angel, Berlin (1973); St. Aloysius (6/11/75); Holy Rosary, Rochester (9/15/76); Chaplain, Concord Hospital (10/9/81); Elliot Hospital and CMC (1/27/83), Assigned to a Life of Prayer and Penance; Deceased, Our Lady of Lourdes, Pittsfield (5/29/59); St. John the Baptist, Suncook (6/25/59); Ste. Find out what a vocation is, learn some steps to discernment, and check out our quick discernment tool. Please place an order by downloading anorder formand mailing your order to the Finance Office. Directory. Let this companion document to Pope Francis Apostolic Letter on St. Joseph be your guide. Robert J. McEleney 2014. Very Reverend John B. Loughnane continues to serve as Dean of the Upper Valley Deanery. Diocese: Diocese of Manchester NH Also known as Br. Rev. Bishop Peter A. Libasci has made the following assignments effective as noted: Reverend Richard J. Kelley from pastor, St. Christopher Parish, Nashua after 18 years as pastor to retirement effective Wednesday, June 27, 2018. Richard E. St. Louis, Jr. has been granted a medical leave for health reasons effective June 21, 2017. from Pastor of All Saints Parish, Charlestown to Pastor of Our Lady of the Mountains Parish, North Conway effective July 13, 2016. from Priest Administrator to Pastor of St. Mark the Evangelist Parish, Londonderry effective June 1, 2016. , newly ordained, as Parochial Vicar of Good Shepherd Parish, Berlin and Holy Family Parish, Gorham effective June 15, 2016. The new edition contains up-to-date parish information, priest assignments, and other useful data. Upon his return, Fr. Preparation for the Sacrament of Matrimony is an exciting, albeit busy, time. Events, programs and news from the Diocese of Manchester delivered to your inbox. Christopher Martel Rev. Included in this section are the names of priests of the Diocese of Manchester who have been publicly accused of sexually abusing a minor, but the canonical proceedings involving those priests are not yet complete. Father Lepine will reside at Holy Rosary rectory. Alan Valencia is assigned to St. Augustine Cathedral as Pastor. The priests in this section are prohibited from engaging in public ministry and may not publicly identify themselves as priests. Events, programs and news from the Diocese of Manchester delivered to your inbox. A successor has not yet been named. Rev. Reverend Monsignor Eddy N. Bisson remains as administrator of Our Lady of the Mountains Parish, North Conway, until a pastor is named. Dc. This assignment is in addition to his position as Pastor of Sacred Heart Parish, Lebanon. He will continue as the liaison for the bishop to Bishop Peterson Residence. Reverend Donald E. Clinton from Pastor of Saint Joseph Parish, Epping to Pastor of Our Lady of Fatima Parish, New London effective Wednesday, November 10, 2021. Catholic Jobs Online. Boniface Agbata is assigned as temporary Parochial Vicar at Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Parish, Hampton effective June 8, 2017. We understand the sacrifices families make in order to send their child(ren) to a school that models their values, and instills faith in their everyday life. This assignment is effective August 22, 2020. Reverend Matthew J. Schultz from Administrator of Gate of Heaven Parish, Lancaster to Pastor of Our Lady of the Holy Rosary, Rochester, and Saint Leo Parish, Gonic effective Wednesday, July 13, 2022. Rev. The Bishop of Manchester is the visible principal and foundation of unity in the particular diocese entrusted to him. Rev. Fr. The Diocese of Manchester 19 Rev. Bishop Libasci has agreed to accept Father Shawn Therriens request to relinquish his duties as Dean. Cathedral Cemetery (for the Bishops of Manchester) Manchester, NH Hillsborough County. who is returning to full time teaching at St. Anselm College. Reverend Volney J. Msgr. This section contains the names of priests incardinated in the Diocese of Manchester who have been found guilty of sexually abusing a minor by the Church after a canonical process or by the Government after a criminal process.