Child Safety Video
April is Child Abuse Prevention Month. Watch this video in which Bishop Libasci shares how the Diocese of Manchester is committed to providing a safe environment for all children.
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White Mass
The Annual White Mass was held on Wednesday, April 11, 2018, at St. Joseph Cathedral in Manchester. After the Mass, Paul Mertzic, RN, BSN, MS was presented with the 2018 Martin de Porres Award.
Photos by Michael Richards
Celebrating Retirement
The Diocese of Manchester held a retirement celebration on April 18th and included a tribute video for Bishop Francis Christian, who has served the diocese as a priest for 50 years and as auxiliary bishop for the past 22 years.
Thank you Bishop Christian
NET Ministries
NET is coming to the Diocese of Manchester, and offering twenty possible retreat dates between October 23 and November 15. NET conducts junior high, senior high, Confirmation, and mixed-age retreats.
Interest Forms Due May 4
Marian Mass
The Diocese of Manchester and the NH Diocesan Council of Catholic Women invite women of every age throughout the diocese to the Marian Mass and Breakfast with Bishop Libasci on May 12th.
Register by May 4th
Joy of the Gospel
Parish Pastoral Ministers are invited to this workshop to learn practical ways to help guide parishioners in affirming their personal relationship with Jesus Christ and their discipleship. Learn how to share your faith, in appropriate ways, with others.
Register by April 20
Stations of the Light
The Stations of the Light is a spiritual journey with Christ that takes one through fourteen of the most inspiriting events of His post-Resurrection life on earth.
Video & Prayer Guide
Pope's Prayer
This month, the Pope asks us to pray that economists may have the courage to reject any economy of exclusion and know how to open new paths.
Intentions for April
Chrism Mass
On Tuesday, March 27, Bishop Libasci was joined by the priests and faithful in the Diocese of Manchester gathered for the annual blessing of the oils at the 2018 Chrism Mass.
Photos Now Available
Solemnity of St. Joseph
On Monday, March 19, Bishop Libasci celebrated Mass with the students, staff, and families of Mount Royal Academy in Sunapee, NH, as well as with an evening Mass at the Cathedral of St. Joseph in Manchester, NH.
Photos Now Available
Regional Encuentro
The Regional Encuentro, leading up to the Fifth National Encuentro of Hispanic/Latino Ministry (V Encuentro), convened at a Mass celebrated by the Most Reverend Edgar Da Cuhna, Bishop of Fall River, on Saturday, March 10, 2018.
Photos Now Available
eNews Address
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Workshop Rescheduled
The March 8, 2018 Lifelong Faith Formation workshop with John Roberto has been rescheduled for May 22, 2018. There is a separate registration, but all other details remain the same.
New Date: May 22
Catholic Quiz
Test your Catholic knowledge of Lent, Holy Week, and more by taking this quiz from Parable Magazine.
March/April Issue
Clergy Prayer List
Each day we pray for members of the clergy and for an increase of vocations to the priesthood, diaconate, religious, and consecrated life in the Diocese of Manchester.
Pray for Our Clergy
2018 Directory
The 2018 edition of the NH Catholic Directory is available to order for $20. The new edition, available in early February, contains up-to-date parish information, priest assignments, and other useful data.
$20 Per Copy
Calendar
Browse through our online calendar to find out about upcoming events at Catholic parishes, schools, and organizations throughout New Hampshire. Do you have an event that you want to list? We welcome submissions from NH Catholic organizations.
See What's Happening
Faith Formation
To support parishes in implementing Bishop Libasci's diocesan-wide initiative for strengthening lifelong faith formation, we've put together a number of resources and events.
Discipleship is a lifelong journey.
Bishop's Message
Bishop Libasci is asking your help to bring about outcomes on four legislative bills that will best serve the interests of human dignity and the common good. Learn about the issues and how you can help.
Your Action is Needed
Know the Signs
Did you know that 1 in 4 youth have experienced some form of dating abuse? Everyone deserves healthy relationships with friends, family, and boyfriends/girlfriends. We've put together resources and links for where to get help.
Learn the Signs
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