MANCHESTER Bishop John B. McCormack has released a list of upcoming and recent clergy assignments in the Diocese of Manchester. Rev. Fr. Rev. The Bishop of Manchester is the visible principal and foundation of unity in the particular diocese entrusted to him. 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. Bishop Libasci has accepted the retirement of Reverend Gerard L. Bertin as pastor of Saint Lawrence Parish, Goffstown effective in September. Marie, Manchester (10/15/69); St. Joseph, Nashua (6/3/70); Assistant Director of Diocesan Camps, summer assignment (6/3/70); Our Lady of the Mountains, North Conway (11/10/71); Mary, Mother of the Church, Newton (2/14/72); St. Benedict, Cascade (3/29/74); Sacred Heart, Wilton (4/74); St. Bernard, Keene (6/13/74); Sacred Heart, Manchester (3/4/75); St. Agnes, Ashland (1/15/76); St. Matthew, Whitefield (10/24/84); Holy Rosary, Rochester (2/6/89); St. Anthony, Sanbornville (2/6/89); Manchester Area Nursing Home Chaplain (7/1/91); Mt. The Diocese of Manchester currently has 12 men preparing for the priesthood at seminaries in Brighton, Massachusetts; Providence, Rhode Island; Saint Meinrad, Indiana; Orchard Lake, Michigan; and Cromwell, Connecticut. He will have a summer assignment at Parish of the Assumption, Dover. Very Reverend Christopher M. Martel appointed Dean of the Amoskeag Deanery succeeding Reverend Richard H. Dion. 153 Ash Street Reverend Charles Aruldurai, HGN has been appointed Parochial Vicar of Saints Mary and Joseph Parish, Salem effective April 14, 2021. Very Rev. Rev. Auto Insurance Reimbursement Priest Auto Insurance Reimbursement Form Clergy Communications and E-mail 20 Rev. Rev. The 2023 edition of the NH Catholic Directory is available to order for $20 for an expected mid-March delivery. Calvary Cemetery. Cathedral Cemetery (for the Bishops of Manchester) Manchester, NH Hillsborough County. Eddy N. Bisson will conclude his assignment as administrator of Saint Joseph Parish, Lincoln on July 27, 2020. The priests in this section no longer are in ministry in the Diocese of Manchester. has resigned as Co-Vicar for Clergy effective October 1, 2016. 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. Reverend Monsignor C. Peter Dumont appointed Coordinator for Retired Priests effective November 1, 2021. 153 Ash Street Also admitted abuse of another student. Michael Gendron Very Reverend John B. MacKenzie appointed Dean of the Capital Deanery succeeding Reverend Raymond A. Rev. Welcome to the extranet section of the diocesan website for priests and deacons only. Holy Cross Cemetery . Reverend Adrian Frackowiak has been appointed Temporary Administrator of Saint Mary Parish, Rochester and Saint Peter Parish, Farmington effective March 24, 2021 while Father Thomas Duston is on military deployment. More than half our families are receiving some form of Financial Aid. Anthony R. Frontiero, S.T.D. Richard E. St. Louis, Jr. has been granted a medical leave for health reasons effective June 21, 2017. Events, programs and news from the Diocese of Manchester delivered to your inbox. Very Reverend Marc R. Gagne has been appointed Administrator of Saints Mary and Joseph Parish, Salem effective June 27, 2018. Mark E. Dollard has resigned as Co-Vicar for Clergy effective October 1, 2016 and will continue as pastor of St. Rose of Lima Parish, Littleton and Our Lady of the Snows Mission Church in Franconia. Bishop Libasci has accepted the request for retirement of Reverend Gerard L. Bertin as pastor of Saint Lawrence Parish, Goffstown effective August 7, 2019. 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. Reverend Matthew Mason relieved as Administrator of Saint Joseph Parish, Epping effective February 18, 2022. Upon the recommendation from the Deacon Personnel Board, Bishop Peter A. Libasci is pleased to make the following appointments of the newly ordained Deacons effective September 9, 2017, the day of their Ordination to the Permanent Diaconate: Deacon Kevin Cody assigned to Sainte Marie Parish, Manchester with Reverend Maurice LarochelleDeacon Karl Cooper assigned to Saint Joseph Cathedral Parish, Manchester with Reverend Jason JalbertDeacon Joseph Dion assigned to Saint Thomas Aquinas Parish, Derry with Reverend Philip Pacheco, O.F.M.Deacon Leland Fastnacht assigned to Saint Matthew Parish, Windham with Reverend Brian Kennedy, C.S.s.R.Deacon Richard Hilton assigned to Saint Katharine Drexel Parish, Alton with Reverend Robert ColeDeacon Stephen Kaneb assigned to Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Parish, Hampton with Reverend Gary KosmowskiDeacon Fintan Moore is assigned to Parish of the Holy Spirit, Keene with Reverend Alan TremblayDeacon Randy ONeill is assigned to Saint John XXIII Parish, Nashua with Reverend W. Pierre BakerDeacon Terry Sullivan is assigned to Saint Joseph Parish, Epping with Reverend Donald ClintonDeacon Lam Tran is assigned to Saint Anne Saint Augustin Parish, Manchester with Reverend Joseph Gurdak, OFM, Cap. Matthew J. Schultz, newly ordained priest is assigned as Parochial Vicar of Saint Michael Parish, Exeter effective June 21, 2017. Location: (03104-4348) New Hampshire, United States Salary: Competitive Type: Permanent Main Industry: Rev. Very Reverend Volney J. DeRosia appointed Dean of the Rockingham Deanery succeeding Reverend Marc R. Gagn. Very Reverend Shawn M. Therrien from Pastor of Saint Mary Parish and Administrator of Saint Joseph Parish, Claremont to Pastor of Saint Anne-Saint Augustin Parish, Manchester effective March 1, 2022. Reverend Marc R. Montminy from Pastor of Saint Michael Parish, Exeter to Pastor, Saints Mary and Joseph Parish, Salem effective June 30, 2020. Bishop Libasci has accepted the resignation of Reverend Joseph M. Cooper as pastor of Saint Kathryn Parish, Hudson effective immediately. Very Reverend Mark E. Dollard from Pastor of Saint Rose of Lima Parish, Littleton to Pastor of Holy Trinity Parish, Plymouth. Fr. Very Reverend Robert F. Cole appointed Dean of the Lakes Region Deanery succeeding Reverend Marc B. Drouin. Reverend Matthew J. Mason has been appointed Pastor of Saint Michael Parish, Exeter as well as Saint Mary Parish, Newmarket effective June 30, 2020. Events Calendar - Diocese of Manchester. Reverend Joshua M. Livingston from Parochial Vicar Saint Joseph Cathedral to Administrator of Our Lady of the Mountains Parish, North Conway. 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. Deacon Terry Sullivan from Deacon of Saint Joseph Parish, Epping to Deacon of Saint Anne Parish, Hampstead effective Wednesday, June 22, 2022. Plaistow, NH Rockingham County. 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. This is in addition to his duties as pastor of Parish of the Transfiguration, Manchester. Our Holy Father, Pope Francisconferred the title of Chaplain to His Holinesswith the title of MonsignoronReverend Monsignor Marc R. Montminy. Lent calls us to look more closely at some of the more significant choices we have: our relationship with God; our personal relationships; our mental, emotional and physical health; our financial stewardship; and our responses to those most in need. Reverend Richard E. St. Louis has been appointed Director of the Priests Continuing Formation Commission effective January 14, 2019. The Bishop of Manchester is the visible principal and foundation of unity in the particular diocese entrusted to him. Very Rev. Penacook, NH Merrimack County. Reverend Paul M. Gousse from Pastor of Our Lady of the Holy Rosary Parish, Rochester and Saint Leo Parish, Gonic to Senior Priest Status effective Wednesday, July 13, 2022. This assignment is in addition to his position as pastor of Saint Andr Bessette Parish, Laconia. Marie Parish, Manchester, NH. The priests in this section are prohibited from engaging in public ministry and may not publicly identify themselves as priests. Bishop Libasci is inviting men of the Diocese of Manchester to Holy Mass and breakfast at Saint Joseph Cathedral to celebrate the Feast of Saint Joseph, patron of our diocese, on March 18th. 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. Alan Valencia is assigned to St. Augustine Cathedral as Pastor. Eddy N. Bisson named Administrator of Saint Theresa Parish, Henniker and Saint Mary Parish, Hillsborough effective December 17, 2016 until a new pastor is named. Reverend Monsignor Eddy N. Bisson remains as administrator of Our Lady of the Mountains Parish, North Conway, until a pastor is named. Msgr. 19 Rev. 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. Rev. Dennis J. Audet is appointed pastor of St. Patrick Parish, Milford effective October 26, 2016. 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. Please place an order by downloading an order form and mailing your order to the Finance Office. We're here to help! Rev. Father Marcoux has recently returned from a Sabbatical. The Bishop of Manchester is the visible principal and foundation of unity in the particular diocese entrusted to him. The best way to stay informed on the latest news, programs, and events is to read our e-mail newsletter, eNews. Died: 03/27/2007. Deacon Steven Veneman newly ordained on September 8, 2018 has been assigned to Parish of the Resurrection, Nashua effective September 8, 2018. 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. Christopher Martel Rev. Shawn M. Therrien Rev. Reverend Christopher Gaffrey, OFM assigned by his Provincial and appointed as Parochial Vicar at Saint Thomas Aquinas Parish, Derry effective July 3, 2020. The main emphasis of the program is on improved communication which will give you the opportunity to rediscover each other and examine your lives together in a new and positive way. What is a vocation to the priesthood? He will remain as Chaplain of Camp Bernadette and Camp Fatima effective Wednesday, June 16, 2021. Employees and volunteers of the Diocese of Manchester have additional reporting requirements. Jason Y. Jalbert appointed to serve as Director of the Office of Seminary Formation effective April 1, 2016. Pastoral Assignments ~ Office of Vicar General Most Reverend Peter A. Libasci has made the following assignments effective as noted. Are you looking for an easy way to stay informed of public issues of concern to Catholics in New Hampshire? Rev. Greet visitors and provide receptionist services as needed. This assignment is in addition to his duties as Priest Secretary and Master of Ceremonies to Bishop Libasci, Director of the Office for Worship, Director of Vocations, Director of the Office for Seminary Formation, and Administrator of Saint Patrick Mission, Hampton Beach. His term as Dean of White Mountain Deanery will expire. who is returning to full time teaching at St. Anselm College. Very Reverend Patrick N. Gilbert appointed Dean of the Seacoast Deanery succeeding Reverend Andrew W. Cryans. Rev. Directory. Steven M. Lepine from Pastor of All Saints Parish, Charlestown to Pastor of Our Lady of the Mountains Parish, North Conway effective July 13, 2016. Five of the seminarians are from our diocese. the 2022-2023 academic year. 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. Deacon Jay V. Cormier from assignment at Saints Mary and Joseph Parish, Salem to Saint Jude Parish, Londonderry effective June 30, 2020. Diocese settled one claim in 4/05 for an undisclosed amount. Peter A. Libasci, D.D.Very Rev. Priest Personnel Assignment Board. St. Anne, Berlin (7/3/75); St. John Baptist, Manchester (9/17/75); Study (6/18/80); St. Edmund, Manchester (3/21/81), St. George, Manchester (6/10/69); Newman Center, Keene (6/1/74); Sacred Heart, Manchester (3/24/76); St. Theresa, Manchester (9/15/76); St. Edmund, Manchester (10/25/77); St. Bernard, Keene (2/23/78); Emmaus House, Manchester (2/1/79); St. John the Evangelist, Hudson (6/18/79); St. Matthew, Plymouth (6/15/82), Infant Jesus, Nashua (6/9/66); Our Lady of the Mountains, North Conway (3/5/69); Guardian Angel, Berlin (6/3/70); Berlin (1971), Our Lady of Fatima, New London (6/30/61); St. Joseph Cathedral, Manchester (9/7/61); St. Thomas Aquinas High School, Dover (1962); St. Mary, Dover (9/17/62); St. James, Portsmouth (2/11/63); St. Joan of Arc, Alton, weekend ministry (Summer 1965); St. Thomas Aquinas High School, Dover (2/23/66); St. Mary, Newmarket (8/22/66); St. Joseph, Dover (1/16/67); Our Lady of the Mountains, North Conway, weekend ministry (6/15/69); St. Thomas More, Durham (1972), Campus Minister, University of New Hampshire, Durham (Summer 1972); Holy Trinity, Somersworth (6/28/73); St. Joan of Arc, Alton (7/10/73); St. Joseph Cathedral, Manchester (10/10/73); Mary Hitchcock Memorial Hospital Chaplain, Lebanon (11/22/76); St. James, Portsmouth (6/30/77); St. Catherine, Lisbon (7/14/78); St. Mary, Claremont (7/1/81); St. Thomas More, Durham (12/18/86). Most Reverend Peter A. Libasci has made the following assignments effective as noted. Manchester, NH 03104, Website Design & Development by Syracuse Design Group, Certifications & Professional Development, Decrees Related to the Erection, Suppression, or Alteration of a Parish. Donald F. Gauthier, Jr. from Pastor of Our Lady of the Mountains Parish, North Conway to retirement effective June 6, 2016.