About Us » News

News

You are Cordially Invited to Attend Two Joyous Events

On May 25th at 10:00 a.m., Mr. Jeffrey Paveglio and Mr. Michael Zgonc will be ordained to the Sacred Order of the Dioconate at St. Joseph Cathedral in Manchester. All the faithful are welcome to attend.

On June 1st at 10:00 a.m., Rev. Mr. Andrew Nelson will be ordained to the Sacred Order of Priesthood at St. Joseph Cathedral in Manchester. All the faithful are welcome to attend. Watch this video to learn what happens at an ordination to the priesthood.

For Parish Bulletins:

With gratitude to Almighty God, the Diocese of Manchester joyfully announces the ordination of Rev. Mr. Andrew Nelson to the Sacred Order of the Priesthood on Saturday, June 1, 2013 at 10:00 a.m. at Saint Joseph Cathedral. All the faithful are welcome to attend.

The Year of Faith and the Holy Eucharist

The Diocese of Manchester Unites with Pope Francis and Catholics all throughout the World In Eucharistic Adoration on the Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ
On June 2, 2013

Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI declared that the Year of Faith ‚will also be a good opportunity to intensify the celebration of the faith in the liturgy, especially in the Eucharist, which is ‘the summit towards which the activity of the Church is directed; ... and also the source from which all its power flows’‛ (Porta fidei, n. 9). All throughout the Diocese of Manchester on Corpus Christi 2013, the clergy and faithful are invited to give unique witness to our belief in the Eucharist with participation in Eucharistic Adoration.

Pastors are invited to arrange for Holy Hours in their parishes, perhaps before the Anticipated Mass or before or after a Sunday Mass or Sunday Evening. Monasteries and Convents are also invited to provide for Holy Hours as part of this universal observance.

Is Your Parish Planning a Procession? Let Us Know!

If your parish is planning to host a procession on June 2nd let us know and we'll post it on catholicnh.org. Send the details by e-mail to kcosta@rcbm.org by Thursday, May 30, 2013.

Feed My Sheep: The Changing Face of Parishes

Today's Catholic parishes are both the same as and not the same as our parents' parishes. Listen to an interview with Jim Lundholm-Eades on fundraising, parish mission, and how evolving parishes are taking up creative ways to evangelize a new generation. 

Last chance to register! Deadline is this Friday, May 24th.

June 6 and 7, 2013
For pastors, parish staffs, parish pastoral councils, finance commissions, and other parish leaders

CLICK HERE to listen to the interview and REGISTER

Fortnight For Freedom

The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) has called for a “Fortnight for Freedom,” a 14-day period of prayer, education, and action in support of religious freedom, from June 21 to July 4.  READ MORE

New Certification Requirement for Catholic School Religion Teachers

Upon recommendation by Bishop Libasci, all principals and teachers of religion in grades PreK-12 in diocesan Catholic schools must obtain Basic Catechist Certification prior to September 2014. READ MORE

Six Tasks of Catechesis

If you have successfully completed any of the Lay Ministry Formation Programs or the Core Course, you are invited to continue developing your formation in the faith by participating in the Six Tasks of Catechesis Course. Next session begins June 19, 2013

GET THE DETAILS

More Events for Catechetical Leaders and Youth Ministers

• Retreat for Pastoral Associates and Catechetical Leaders - "Nurturing the Seed of Faith" - May 30-31, 2013
  
  
• New England Convocation for Catechetical Leadership "Called to be Salt and Light" - August 8-10, 2013
  
  CLICK HERE for more events.

Quo Vadis Days

Quo Vadis Days are a time of prayer, fellowship, recreation, and discussion to help young men explore the Lord’s call in their life. The bishop, priests, seminarians, and other young men will gather together on the dates and locations listed below. Activities will include a Holy Hour with Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, Liturgy of the Hours, talk by the bishop, great food, and fellowship with priests and seminarians.

CLICK HERE to learn more.

DOWNLOAD FLYER

Year of Faith Event

"Using Ritual to Awaken Our Hearts to the Presence of God"will be presented by Marie Dancy at the "Open Wide the Door: Stepping Out in Faith" event this fall. In this workshop we will explore familiar Bible stories and themes and bring them to life through ritual action.

Open Wide the Door: Stepping Out in Faith

READ MORE
REGISTER ONLINE

Parable Article: Fashioned by God: A woodcarver’s life and creations inspire people across the decades

Parable Magazine

• Read the May/June Issue
• Digital Issue
• Parable Education Guide (pdf)
• RCIA Supplement (pdf)

Marriage & Family

• Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekends - June 21-23, 2013
• Engaged Couple Seminars
• Natural Family Planning
• Separated and Divorced Groups

Continuing Faith Formation Opportunities

• Certification for Catechists and Catholic School Teachers
• Feed My Sheep - The Changing Face of Parishes - June 6 and 7
• Embrace Our Experience - For RCIA Coordinators and Teams - June 12, 2013
• The Gospel of Matthew - June 12-26, 2013
• Six Tasks of Catechesis -June 19, 2013
• A Sacramental People - June 19-July 3, 2013
• Summer Institute, Boston College School of Theology and Ministry - June 24 - August 2, 2013
• The Eucharist - July 10 - July 24, 2013
• Open Wide the Door: Stepping Out in Faith - November 2, 2013

More Links

Bulletin Editor Resources

Catholic Communication Campaign

Clergy Prayer List for May

Education Tax Credit Scholarships Now Available

Employment Opportunities

New Pastor Resources: Extranet for Priests

Find us on Facebook

Pastoral Assignments

Prayer Lists, Intentions, Intercessions, and Bulletin Blurbs

School Employment Opportunities

View Calendar

Submit Calendar Event