Browse through our online calendar to find out about upcoming events at Catholic parishes, schools, and organizations throughout New Hampshire. This position was previously held by Monsignor Charles R. DesRuisseaux who has decided to focus his attention on nursing home ministry. He will be assisting in parish coverage. Reverend Raymond J. Potvin from Pastor of Immaculate Conception Parish, Penacook to Retired effective March 1, 2022. C. Peter Dumont Rev. Ceslaus Joseph Jakubowski 1961. Job posted 7 hours ago - DIOCESE OF MANCHESTER is hiring now for a Full-Time Executive Assistant - Office of the Bishop in Manchester, NH. Rev. Father Mahoneys position as Director of Clinical Services for Catholic Charities New Hampshire will conclude on June 26, 2020. Deacon Douglas J. Hoffer - Newly ordained to assignment at Saint Joseph the Worker Parish,Nashua. Rev. Status: Settled. Msgr. 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. Very Reverend Richard H. Dion has been appointed Administrator of Saint Catherine of Siena Parish, Manchester effective June 27, 2018. David Divins reassigned from Parish of the Assumption, Dover to Saint Ignatius of Loyola Parish, Somersworth. Home And how do I know if God is calling me? He will reside at Sainte Marie Parish, Manchester. appointed Pastor of St. Raphael Parish, Manchester upon the nomination of Abbot Mark Cooper, O.S.B., Abbot of St. Anslem Abbey, effective August 2021. 20 Rev. Fr. And how do I know if God is calling me? Shawn M. Therrien, V.F. Diocese: Diocese of Manchester NH Also known as Br. Greet visitors and provide receptionist services as needed. Fr. Portsmouth, NH Rockingham County. More than half our families are receiving some form of Financial Aid. Events, programs and news from the Diocese of Manchester delivered to your inbox. 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. Reverend Jayakumar Thangaraj, HGN has been appointed Parochial Vicar of Sacred Heart Parish, Lebanon and Saint Helena Parish, Enfield effective April 14, 2021. Deacon Steven Veneman newly ordained on September 8, 2018 has been assigned to Parish of the Resurrection, Nashua effective September 8, 2018. During this month of St. Joseph, spend time in prayer reflecting on the example of our Lords earthly father. Reverend David A. Harris has been appointed Pastor of Saint Christopher Parish, Nashua effective June 19, 2019. This section includes the names of priests who were assigned by the Bishop of Manchester to ministry (for example, in a parish) but who were not incardinated in the Diocese of Manchester, including priests of religious orders, eparchies, or other dioceses or archdioceses, and about whom the Diocese received an accusation of sexual abuse of a minor. Calvary Cemetery. Maurice Abasilim ; Deacon Leon Abbott Jr. Rev. Father Kelley will reside at St. Patrick Parish Rectory, Pelham, NH. Deacon Jay V. Cormier from assignment at Saints Mary and Joseph Parish, Salem to Saint Jude Parish, Londonderry effective June 30, 2020. The best way to stay informed on the latest news, programs, and events is to read our e-mail newsletter, eNews. 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. Rev. has been recalled to ministry by his community in India. This year, St. Patrick's Feast Day falls on a Friday . Rev. He will also be assisting the Office of Ordained Ministry and Formation. The Diocese also ensured that the cases were reported to the New Hampshire Department of Justice. Deacon Michael H. Johnson from Gate of Heaven Parish, Lancaster to St. Marguerite dYouville Parish, Groveton effective August 1, 2020. has resigned as Co-Vicar for Clergy effective October 1, 2016. Donald J. Gilbert appointed Administrator of Saint Theresa Parish, Rye Beach effective October 9, 2017. Preparation for the Sacrament of Matrimony is an exciting, albeit busy, time. Mr. David A. Gagnon to Saint Joseph Cathedral, Manchester effective June 3, 2020. Marcoux will be re-assigned. Most Reverend Peter A. Libasci has made the following assignment effective as noted: Reverend Christopher M. Martel from Pastor of Saint John Neumann Parish, Merrimack to Pastor of Saint Catherine of Siena Parish, Manchester effective October 3, 2018 at Noon. Events, programs and news from the Diocese of Manchester delivered to your inbox. Bishop Libasci has accepted the request for the retirement of Reverend Gerard L. Bertin as pastor of Saint Lawrence Parish, Goffstown effective August 7, 2019. In a unique and visible way, he makes Christ's mission present and enduring as Shepherd of the Christian Community. Rector of Saint Joseph Cathedral, Manchester, appointed Director of Human Formation for Mount Saint Mary Seminary in Emmitsburg, MD effective July 1, 2016 for a five year term. Apply online instantly. With no shortage of things to arrange, the bigger picture of Gods plan for your marriage may be obscured amidst the shuffle. Upon the recommendation of the Deacon Personnel Board, Bishop Peter A. Libasci is pleased to make the following assignments. 4. 2. Notes: St. John the Baptist Parish was merged with St. Edmund Parish in 2002 and serves as the church for the Parish of the Transfiguration.All sacramental records of St. John the Baptist Parish are now sacramental records of Parish of the Transfiguration. The Diocese also ensured that the cases were reported to the New Hampshire Department of Justice. Michael S. Taylor from Pastor of St. Ignatius Parish, Somersworth and St. Mary Parish, Rollinsford to Pastor of Divine Mercy Parish, Peterborough effective November 25, 2016. He was previously assigned to Corpus Christi Parish in Portsmouth. You can now click on an accused person's name in one of the lists (by diocese, religious order, state, or alphabetical) and view a single linkable database entry. Died: 03/27/2007. Rev. Peter A. Libasci, D.D.Very Rev. Catholic Jobs Online. Reverend Daniel Mikolajewski Newly ordained ~ Parochial Vicar ~ Parish of the Assumption, Dover effective Wednesday, June 22, 2022. Rev. With no shortage of things to arrange, the bigger picture of Gods plan for your marriage may be obscured amidst the shuffle. Stephen M. Labrie is retired effective August, 2020. Accused in 1/04 of molesting a boy, beginning when the boy was age 16 in the early 1960s. 23 Rev. This applies to all state residents and visitors. Michael Gendron Pastoral Assignments ~ Office of Vicar General Most Reverend Peter A. Libasci has made the following assignments effective as noted. Ball. This assignment is in addition to his position as Pastor of Sacred Heart Parish, Lebanon. Very Reverend Robert K. Glasgow appointed Dean of the Souhegan Deanery succeeding Reverend John M. Grace. 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. Carmel Home, Manchester (6/28/1972), St. Joseph Cathedral, Manchester (2/19/1970); St. Patrick, Manchester (4/6/1970); Sacred Heart, Laconia (2/1/1973); Incardinated into Diocese of Manchester (8/23/1973); St. Bernard, Keene (7/14/1978); St. Denis, Hanover (1/29/1980) and Mary Hitchcock Hospital, Hanover (chaplaincy coverage) (6/18/1980); St. Bernard, Keene (11/12/1980); Immaculate Conception, Troy 8/23/82); St. Bernard, Keene (6/15/1983); Guardian Angel, Berlin (6/20/1985); Good Shepherd Home, Jaffrey (chaplain) (10/1/1989); St. Margaret Mary, Keene (residence) (10/1990); Guardian Angel, Berlin (residence) (11/1990), St. Joseph, Salem (5/26/62); St. Mary, Claremont (6/22/62); Immaculate Heart of Mary, Concord (2/20/64); St. Joseph, Berlin (4/8/65); St. Martin, Somersworth (9/20/67): St. Joseph, Woodsville (6/21/68); St. James, Portsmouth (3/5/69); Ste. And how do I know if God is calling me? Employees and volunteers of the Diocese of Manchester have additional reporting requirements. Take a "road trip pilgrimage" with Fr. As with all cases on these lists, the cases were nevertheless reported to the New Hampshire Department of Justice. Are you looking for an easy way to stay informed of public issues of concern to Catholics in New Hampshire? Reverend Vincent C. Onunkwo from Administrator of Saints Mary and Joseph Parish, Salem to pastoral duties at Saint Anne-Saint Augustine Parish, Manchester effective July 18, 2020. Joseph Viktor Franz Jurgens 1971. The new edition contains up-to-date parish information, priest assignments, and other useful data. Reverend Michael L. Sartori from Parochial Vicar of Good Shepherd Parish, Berlin to Pastor of Saint Patrick Parish, Newport and Saint Joachim Mission, Sunapee effective August 7, 2019. 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. This assignment is in addition to his pastoral duties at Saint Michael Parish, Exeter and Saint Mary Parish, Newmarket and Director of Vocations. Deacon Christopher E. Conley Newly ordained to assignment at Saint Katharine Drexel Parish,Alton. The priests in this section no longer are in ministry in the Diocese of Manchester. 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 Saint Anne Parish, Hampstead and Dean of Rockingham Deanery. About 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. Dc. Penacook, NH Merrimack County. John B. MacKenzie from Parochial Vicar of Ste. Search our online directory to find a Mass time, Adoration, Reconciliation and more. We welcome submissions from NH Catholic organizations. Reverend Gary J. Kosmowski has been appointed Pastor of Saint Theresa Parish, Rye Beach effective December 1, 2017. Rev. Pray for Our Clergy Download Prayer List Road Trip Pilgrimage Take a "road trip pilgrimage" with Fr. Donald F. Gauthier, Jr. from Pastor of Our Lady of the Mountains Parish, North Conway to retirement effective June 6, 2016. The single detailed entry displays all the sources we have assembled for that entry. Reverend Cuong Van Nguyen Newly ordained ~ Parochial Vicar ~ Parish of the Holy Spirit, Keene effective Wednesday, June 22, 2022. Michael GendronVery Rev. His term as Dean of White Mountain Deanery will expire. Very Rev. Odillon. Preparation for the Sacrament of Matrimony is an exciting, albeit busy, time. Reverend Joshua M. Livingston assigned as Parochial Vicar to Saint Joseph Cathedral Parish and to serve as Chaplain to Trinity High School and Saint Joseph Jr. High School in Manchester and to Camps Bernadette and Fatima effective June 30, 2020. 23 Rev. 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. Preparation for the Sacrament of Matrimony is an exciting, albeit busy, time. 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. Rev. Reverend George Mattathilani appointed Pastor of Saint John XXIII Parish, Nashua effective March 12, 2020. Want to work for the Catholic Church? 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. Reverend Mr. Adrian Frackowiak Transitional Deacon Effective May 26, 2018. appointed Temporary Administrator of Saint Joseph Cathedral effective July 1, 2016 until the fall. Reverend Monsignor Eddy N. Bisson remains as administrator of Our Lady of the Mountains Parish, North Conway, until a pastor is named. 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. Rev. John Brancich, FSSP appointed pastor of the newly established Tridentine Parish at Saint Stanislaus Parish, Nashua effective August 1, 2016. The alleged abuse occurred while the two were wrestling in underwear at hotels in Boston and NY. 19 Rev. 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. Welcome to the extranet section of the diocesan website for priests and deacons only. Churches-Find a Mass or Reconciliation time, Eucharistic or Perpetual Adoration, or parish contact information. Also admitted abuse of another student. Rev. Rev. Swipe left to 'meet' them! Marie, Manchester (9/7/61), St. Bernard, Keene (6/10/69); St. Benedict, Cascade (6/13/74), St. Hedwig, Manchester (12/10/75); St. Mary, Dover (9/16/76); St. Thomas Aquinas, Derry (6/18/79); United States Army (3/11/81), St. Kieran, Berlin (3/15/45); St. Mary, Newmarket (6/24/49); Holy Trinity, Somersworth (6/27/55); St. Mary, Rochester (6/25/59); St. Mary, Hillsborough (5/13/61); Sacred Heart, Lebanon (9/27/61); St. Jude, Londonderry, (6/22/62); Our Lady of Perpetual Help, Manchester (10/8/69); St. Patrick, Bennington (6/11/75), St. Anne, Berlin (6/3/72); St. Charles, Dover (9/5/73); St. Mary, Claremont (6/1/77); St. John the Baptist, Suncook (6/25/77); St. Denis, Hanover and Chaplain, Mary Hitchcock Hospital (11/12/80); St. Thomas Aquinas, Derry (3/2/81) (temporary); St. Peter, Concord (6/16/81) (temporary); Ste. Find out what a vocation is, learn some steps to discernment, and check out our quick discernment tool. Very Rev. Reverend David A. Gagnon newly ordained, assigned as Parochial Vicar at Saint Peter Parish, Auburn and Saint John the Baptist Parish, Suncook in addition to serving as Chaplain to Trinity High School and Saint Joseph Regional Junior High School effective Wednesday, June 23, 2021. Reverend Christopher Gaffrey, OFM assigned by his Provincial and appointed as Parochial Vicar at Saint Thomas Aquinas Parish, Derry effective July 3, 2020. Bishop Libasci has granted Catholics dispensation from Abstinence from Meat on Friday, March 17, in recognition of St. Patricks Day. As with all cases on these lists, the cases were nevertheless reported to the New Hampshire Department of Justice. Reverend Joaquin Mejia, OFM has been assigned by his order as Associate Pastor of St. Thomas Aquinas Parish, Derry effective May 1, 2018. Bishop Libasci has granted his retirement effective on October 1, 2016. Deacon Brian W. Lester Newly ordained to assignment at Saint John Neumann Parish,Merrimack. Very Rev. August 20, 2020 Let this companion document to Pope Francis Apostolic Letter on St. Joseph be your guide. Are you looking for an easy way to stay informed of public issues of concern to Catholics in New Hampshire? 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: Reverend Vincent Onunkwo will be leaving the Diocese of Manchester in early December to return home. Andrew K. Nelson, 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. Diocese: Diocese of Manchester NH Monsignor. Deacon Marc G. Payeur from St. Jude Parish, Londonderry to retirement effective April 12, 2020. Included in this section are the names of priests of the Diocese of Manchester who had already voluntarily sought and were granted dispensation from the clerical state (and therefore were no longer priests) before the Diocese of Manchester received a report of an accusation that they had sexually abused a minor. Richard B. Thompson has resigned as Co-Vicar for Clergy effective October 1, 2016. Andrew K. Nelson, 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. Reverend Michael E. Gendron appointed Administrator of St. Anne-St. Augustin Parish, Manchester in addition to his current responsibilities as Pastor of St. Peter Parish, Auburn effective July 31, 2020. has been appointed Temporary Administrator of St. Joseph Parish, Claremont effective October 3, 2016 until such time as a new pastor is appointed. Mr. Joseph N. Moynahan to Saints Mary and Joseph Parish, Salem effective June 30, 2020. Holy Angels Cemetery. Affidavit of Free Status of Bride or Groom, Pre-Nuptial Questionnaire With Impediments, Petition for Radical Sanation with Other Marriages, Petition for Sanation of Marriage Without Knowledge of the Parties, Request Disparity of Cult Mixed Religion Marriage, Request Dispensation From Canonical Form, Request Permission for Extraordinary Place of Marriage, Annulment and Lack of Canonical Form Petitions. Reverend Marcos Gonzalez-Torres appointed Assistant Vocation Director effective October 1, 2017. Reverend Matthew J. Mason appointed Director of the Office of Vocations effective October 1, 2017. The priests in this section are prohibited from engaging in public ministry and may not publicly identify themselves as priests. A successor has not yet been named. Rev. Search our online directory to find a Mass time, Adoration, Reconciliation and more. Msgr. Home John B. Loughnane, from Pastor of Our Lady of Lourdes Parish, Pittsfield and St. Joseph Mission, Northwood to Pastor of All Saints Parish, Charlestown effective July 13, 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. This change is effectiveJune 30, 2020. The Diocese has decided to list these names in the interest of transparency and healing. 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). Father Mason remains Director of Vocations. Check out the job openings that are available in our parishes and diocese. Rev. 3. Reverend George Mattathilani has been assigned as Administrator of Saint John XXIII Parish, Nashua effective Wednesday, January 30, 2019. Reverend Matthew J. Mason appointed Administrator of Saint Joseph Parish, Epping effective December 2, 2021. Very Reverend John B. Loughnane continues to serve as Dean of the Upper Valley Deanery. Reverend Jeffrey A. Paveglio from Parochial Vicar at St. Joseph Cathedral, Manchester to Active Duty U.S. Army effective September 15, 2020. The Diocese of Manchester Consistent with the principles of the American justice system, individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty.Included in this section are the names of priests of the Diocese of Manchester who had already voluntarily sought and were granted dispensation from the clerical state (and therefore were no longer priests) before the Diocese of Manchester received a report of an accusation that they had sexually abused a minor. Reverend Edmund G. Crowley has been appointed Administrator of Saint John the Baptist Parish, Suncook effective November 18, 2020. Rev. Reverend David Wong, newly ordained has been assigned as Parochial Vicar of Good Shepherd Parish, Berlin effective August 7, 2019. Fr. Fr. The Diocese has decided to list these names in the interest of transparency and healing. Very Reverend Alan C. Tremblay, V.F. One case settled in 11/03. Rev. 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. Joseph Cooper (now "Joseph Michael Brady") and Fr . All adults in New Hampshire are required by law to report suspected abuse or neglect of a minor. Rev. Find out what a vocation is, learn some steps to discernment, and check out our quick discernment tool. 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. 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. Goeffrey L. Ashman reassigned from Saint Matthew Parish, Windham to Saint Lawrence Parish, Goffstown. Diocese settled one claim in 4/05 for an undisclosed amount. Very Reverend Mark E. Dollard, V.F. Clergy - Find a list of priests, deacons, and seminarians. MANCHESTER, NH - Most Reverend Peter A. Libasci, Bishop of Manchester, the Roman Catholic Church in New Hampshire, has granted Catholics dispensation from Abstinence from Meat on Friday, March 17, in recognition of St. Patrick's Day. Find out what a vocation is, learn some steps to discernment, and check out our quick discernment tool. Reverend Adrian Frackowiak relieved of his duties as Administrator of Saint Mary Parish, Rochester and Saint Peter Parish, Farmington effective December 2, 2021. Directory. What is a vocation to the priesthood? Are you looking for an easy way to stay informed of public issues of concern to Catholics in New Hampshire? Msgr. Reverend Roger H. Croteau retired as Pastor of Holy Cross Parish, Derry effective April 13, 2020.