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Chancellor
The Chancellor of the diocese is Meredith Cook, Esq.
The Chancellor is responsible for:
The supervision and maintenance of the diocesan archive, including the historical archives
Coordinating all civil legal affairs for the diocese, including the parishes, schools, and institutions of the diocese
Reviewing applications for inclusion in the Group Ruling of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops
Serving as the principal ecclesiastical notary to the Bishop of Manchester
Providing letters of suitability for priests of the diocese seeking canonical permission to exercise sacred ministry in another diocese. The "Request for Statement of Suitability Form" is available on the Extranet under the Priestly LIfe and Ministry heading.
Group Ruling Information
2023 USCCB Group Ruling Determination Letter (November 2, 2023)
Group Ruling Explanation (November 29, 2023)
USCCB Group Ruling - Frequently Asked Questions (May 22, 2020)
Group Exemptions - IRS Publication 4573
Group Ruling Application and Instructions
Procedures and Instructions for Form 0928A (September 1, 2017)
Form 0928A, Application for Inclusion in USCCB Group Ruling
Form 0928A Section J - 509(a)(3) Supporting Organizations
Form 0928A Section K - Homes for the Elderly or Disabled
Form 0928A Section L - Low Income Housing
Form 0928A Section M - Foreign Religious Orders
Form 0928A Section N - Schools
Form 0928A Section O - Hospitals
Official Catholic Directory
Request for Asterisked Listing in Official Catholic Directory (September 1, 2017)
Other
USCCB Political Activity Guidelines
Archives of the Diocese of Manchester
Downloadable Documents
Diocesan Records Retention Policy
Tax Guide for Churches and Religious Organizations
Initiation of Canonical Recourse (English) 04.04 - English | Español
