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Respect Life Contest
The New Hampshire Knights of Columbus is once again sponsoring a Student Respect Life Essay contest. The contest is open to any Junior High (grades 6 - 8) and Senior High (grades 9 - 12) student in New Hampshire. The New Hampshire Knights of Columbus will provide up to six cash awards of $100 each. Learn more at www.catholicnh.org/koc-respectlife.
Season of Creation
Blue Mass
All in New Hampshire are welcome to a special Mass on Sunday, October 6 at St. Joseph Cathedral, celebrated by Bishop Peter Libasci, to pray for and with members of law enforcement, firefighters, EMTs, and dispatchers.
Celebrate Priesthood Sunday
Priesthood Sunday is a special day set aside to honor priesthood in the United States. It is a day to reflect upon and affirm the role of the priesthood in the life of the Church as a central one. This nationwide event is coordinated and sponsored by the US Council of Serra International and will be celebrated on September 29. Find more resources at serraus.org/priesthood-sunday.
New Hampshire Catholic Appeal
Thanks to the incredible generosity of the faithful, the New Hampshire Catholic Appeal, the 2024 NHCA has raised more than $3.54 million and is at 90% of our overall NHCA goal! . We still need your support and there's still time to donate: www.catholicnh.org/nhca. The NHCA supports the necessary ministries that sustain our Church in New Hampshire including the education of our seminarians, caring for our retired priests, and our nationally recognized magazine, Parable and so much more. Make your gift online today at www.catholicnh.org/nhca-giving.
NH Monthly Couple Enrichment Circle
The N.H. Enrichment Circle is a monthly gathering of married couples who make time to nurture their relationship. Some of the couples have attended a Worldwide Marriage Encounter Experience in the past but this is not a requirement and new couples are welcome. Each gathering offers a different topic designed to foster strong, healthy married relationships and communication. Participants have a chance to collectively explore the topic and then, as a couple, share on a related question. Meetings are on the first Saturday of each month from 6:30-8PM at the Immaculate Heart Of Mary parish center in Concord, NH. Participants are asked to bring a snack to share and a writing notebook. For more information, contact Dave and Karen Demers: (617) 448-0745 or dkd1974@aol.com.
Employment Openings
Full-Time Senior Accountant
Diocese of Manchester, Manchester, NH
The Diocese of Manchester is seeking a full-time Senior Accountant for the Finance Office. Together with the Finance Office Team, the Senior Accountant will perform a variety of accounting tasks including, but not limited to: preparing journal entries and month-end adjustments; reconciling accounts, and preparing schedules and reports as needed; coordinate month-end and year-end close. Visit www.catholicnh.org/employment/#accountant for more information.
Executive Administrative Assistant - Catholic Formation
Diocese of Manchester, Manchester, NH
The Diocese of Manchester is seeking to fill the position of Executive Administrative Assistant to the Catholic Formation Department. This position supports the Diocesan Directors of the Catholic Formation Secretariat by providing and coordinating administrative support. Visit www.catholicnh.org/employment/#cf-admin for more information.
Donation Recorder - Development Office
Diocese of Manchester, Manchester, NH
The Diocese of Manchester is seeking a part-time Donations Recorder for the Development and Communications Department. The qualified candidate will work with the Assistant Director of Development to accurately and efficiently record donations. Visit www.catholicnh.org/employment/#donation for more information.
Administrative Assistant – Ecclesiastical Notary
Canonical Services and Tribunal
Diocese of Manchester, Manchester, NH
This support position provides secretarial, consultative, transcription, record, correspondence, and telephone services to encourage, promote, support, and strengthen the goals and objectives of the Office of Canonical Services and Tribunal. Visit www.catholicnh.org/employment/#notary for more information.
Assistant Director
Camp Fatima, Gilmanton Iron Works, NH
The Diocese of Manchester is seeking an Assistant Director at Camp Fatima located in Gilmanton Iron Works, NH. Visit www.catholicnh.org/employment/#asstdir for more information.
Camps Fatima and Bernadette
Camps Fatima and Bernadette have openings for a Camp Counselor and Camp Nurse. Please visit catholicnh.org/employment/#camps for more information.
Natural Family Planning
Natural Family Planning is just what it sounds like: a 100% natural way for spouses to plan the size of their family. It is an extremely effective method for achieving, or temporarily avoiding, pregnancy, depending on the couple’s situation and intent. To learn more or to find an instructor near you, please visit CatholicNH.org/NFP .
Project Rachel Ministry
If you or someone you know is suffering after abortion, confidential, non-judgmental help is available from Project Rachel Ministry. Call or email - Phone: 603-663-0192; email: ProjectRachel@rcbm.org - for Project Rachel in New Hampshire. Spanish speakers may visit EsperanzaPosAborto.org.
Alliance to End Human Trafficking
Founded and Supported by US Catholic Sisters
Diocesan Archives Seek Contributions
The Diocesan Archives wants your help! We have thousands of documents and photos pertaining to the history of the Diocese of Manchester - concerning our Bishops, Priests, Parishes, Schools, and people. We have documents going back to the nineteenth century; however, the concern today is that we are not always capturing current information that will be historical data in 10, 20, or 100 years from now.
If your parish, priest, or organization is doing something memorable, please provide the archives with documents or photos of the event. Examples of recent events that have been saved include the installation of new sanctuary furniture at St. Mark the Evangelist Church, as well as the installation of a statue of our Blessed Mother in the Holy Cross Cemetery in memory of members of local Knights of Columbus Councils.
For more information, please contact Dennis Pedley at dpedley@rcbm.org or 663-0190.
Child Safety
Assistance for Victims of Abuse
The Victim Assistance Coordinator provides services and support, promotes healing, and supports the emotional and spiritual well-being of survivors of sexual abuse and misconduct in the Church. The Coordinator also seeks to be a source of comfort and support for anyone who is a survivor of sexual abuse in any walk of life. If you are a victim of abuse or misconduct by someone representing the Catholic Church, we encourage you to contact the Victim Assistance Coordinator at (603) 663-0125. For more resources to assist victims of abuse, visit www.catholicnh.org/healing
Twenty-Four Bulletin Announcements to Promote Child Safety
Use these bulletin announcements throughout the year:
Download: Word | PDF (updated on 3/10/23)
Note to Bulletin Editors: Please include the following bulletin blurbs in your parish bulletins at least twice a year.
How to Report Suspected Abuse
If you know of or suspect abuse or neglect of a minor (a person under 18), you must report it to the NH Division for Children, Youth and Families at 1-800-894-5533 or 603-271-6556.
As an employee or volunteer in the Catholic Church in New Hampshire, in addition to reporting to DCYF, if you know of or suspect sexual abuse of a minor by Church personnel you must also report it to:
- Local law enforcement and the Delegate for Ministerial Conduct if the abuse involves a minor
- Delegate for Ministerial Conduct if the abuse involves a person who is no longer a minor
Delegate for Ministerial Conduct - 603-669-3100
Vocations
Intercessions for Vocations - Cycle B (First Sunday of Advent 2023 to Feast of Christ the King 2024) - Word | PDF