Giving

"As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another as good stewards of God's varied grace." (1 Pt 4:10)

As the family of God on earth, we rely on each other to fulfill God’s mission for his church. Being actively involved in a parish benefits both the parish and our own spiritual development. Speak to your pastor about the many opportunities for service that await you.

We all also need to support the mission of the Church through our financial commitment. In addition to making regular contributions to a parish, Catholics in New Hampshire have many opportunities to advance the work of the Church. Please consider how you could make a difference by donating to the following efforts.

Priest Retirement Trust Fund

The Priest Retirement Trust Fund provides a monthly stipend and benefits to over fifty retired priests of our diocese. For many of these priests, this stipend is their only means of support. The fund faces the same challenges that Social Security and other pension funds do. The number of retired priests is increasing and our priests are living longer. We are blessed that many retired priests continue to serve by celebrating Mass in parishes around the state. Although we have an annual appeal for the Priest Retirement Trust Fund, we are always accepting gifts. If you want more information or are interested in donating, please CLICK HERE.

Seminarian Education Fund

Educating seminarians is an investment in the future of the Catholic Church in New Hampshire, but this goal cannot be fulfilled without the help of the faithful. One hundered percent of every dollar collected for the seminarian fund goes toward supporting the education of men studying for the priesthood.

The annual collection is the primary source of funding for seminarian education, but we are always accepting gifts. If you want more information or are interested in donating, please CLICK HERE.

Bishop’s Charitable Assistance Fund

The Bishop’s Charitable Assistance Fund is a not-for-profit organization within the Catholic Church in New Hampshire. The Fund enables the Bishop of Manchester, through a board of directors, to make grants to not-for-profit organizations without regard to religious affiliation for projects that help people in New Hampshire meet their basic needs. Each year the bishop hosts a Summer Reception at Trudel House. The proceeds from this reception provide the means for the Bishop’s Charitable Assistance Fund to make its grants. If you would like more information, apply for a grant or receive an invitation to the Summer Reception, please CLICK HERE.

Planned Gifts:

You can support a parish, school or the work of the Church by making a planned gift. As simple as naming a Catholic entity in your will or setting up a Charitable Gift Annuity, there are many ways you can directly contribute to the Church’s mission. For more information, contact Patrick McGee at pmcgee@rcbm.org or (603) 663-0136.

	For more information, please contact: Patrick F. McGee, Sr. Secretary for Communication, Planning, and Development (603) 663-0166 pmcgee@rcbm.org
	Melanie P. English Administrative Assistant (603) 663-0166 menglish@rcbm.org