National and International Second Collections

Throughout the calendar year, the Diocese of Manchester administers several second collections that occur in each parish. These collections range from supporting national causes that alleviate global hunger, building up the domestic Church, or supporting the Church across the globe.

You can support these collections by:

bringing your donation to your parish the weekend of the collection;

donating online through your parish online giving website;

or by mailing your donation to the Diocese of Manchester.

Some diocesan collections have online giving available. To view the collection schedule, click here.

Diocesan Collections

New Hampshire Catholic Appeal

Each spring, parishes across the Diocese participate in the New Hampshire Catholic Appeal, the one appeal that supports all diocesan ministries (such as retired priests, seminarian education and formation, Parable magazine, Catholic Charities’ Community Services, and so much more). Learn more about this essential diocesan-wide campaign here.

Diocesan Collection for Catholic Education - Optional

(First Sunday in February)

This collection is taken to assist the parish in funding its financial support for Catholic elementary and junior high schools. The proceeds from this collection remain in the parish. To read more about N.H. Catholic schools, please visit catholicnh.org/schools. 

National Collections

Catholic Communication Campaign

(Sunday between Ascension Thursday and Pentecost)

Though a nationally-administered collection, 50% of collection proceeds remain in the Diocese to support diocesan communications efforts such as Parable magazine, the Catholicnh.org website, and more. Learn more about the CCC.

Peter’s Pence Collection

(Closest Sunday to the feast day of Sts. Peter and Paul)

Missionary Cooperation Plan

(Summer Months)

The primary goal of the Missionary Cooperation Plan is to provide N.H. parishioners with a zeal for the faith and the works of Our Church throughout the world, especially for the poor. Missionaries from all over the world are given support by the faithful of our NH parishes both spiritually and financially for the spread of God’s kingdom on earth. To read more about missions and the MCP, please visit our Missions page.

Catholic University of America and U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops

(First Sunday in September)

World Mission Sunday

(Next to Last Sunday in October) 

Catholic Campaign for Human Development and Black and Indian Missions

(Sunday before Thanksgiving)

The Catholic Campaign for Human Development supports programs and services for persons with low income, both in NH and around the U.S. Grants support programs that address community problems, increasing educational opportunities, and the creation of jobs. 25% of the CCHD Collection stays within the Church in New Hampshire to support solidarity initiatives with persons of low-income. A portion of this combined collection also supports Black and Indian missions in the U.S. Learn more about CCHD here and Black and Indian Missions here.

Retirement Fund for the Religious

(Second Sunday in December)

Collection for the Church in Central and Eastern Europe and the Solidarity Fund for the Church in Africa

(Ash Wednesday)

Catholic Relief Services Collection and the Catholic Home Missions Appeal

(Fourth Sunday of Lent)

Catholic Relief Services Rice Bowl

(Throughout Lent)

Rice Bowl provides funding to Catholic Relief Services for many third world projects promoting agricultural, nutritional, educational and self-sufficiency. Additionally, 25% of all proceeds support local anti-poverty programs throughout New Hampshire. Learn more about CRS in New Hampshire. 

Pontifical Collection for the Holy Land

(Good Friday) 

Collection for the Archdiocese for the Military Services

(Sunday before Veteran’s Day, every three years)