Health Care

Following in Christ’s ministry of healing, Catholic health ministries care not only for physical affliction but seek also mental and spiritual healing. Throughout history, the Church has served the sick, suffering, and dying, and her mission continues today. In the Diocese of Manchester, the ministry is lived daily in its Catholic hospitals, the ministry of its chaplains, and the mental health counseling and senior living and healthcare of Catholic Charities New Hampshire.

Ethical and Religious Directives for Catholic Health Care Services (“ERDs”)

The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops established and adopted the ERDs to offer moral guidance on various aspects of health care delivery based on the Catholic Church's theological and moral teachings. The most recent version of the ERDs was adopted by the United States Bishops in June 2018 (the Sixth Edition).

CLICK HERE for the text of the ERDs

CLICK HERE to read Bishop Libasci’s Decree making the ERDs particular law for the Diocese of Manchester, effective August 1, 2018

Catholic Medical Center

Catholic Medical Center in Manchester (CMC) was established more than 50 years ago, and with a history of more than 130 years, the hospital carries out the healing mission of Jesus Christ to every individual seeking care.

CMC’s Catholic identity, which is its heart and purpose, was essential to the CMC Board of Trustees and Bishop Peter Libasci in deciding a future course of action for the hospital over the past several years. The hospital has joined HCA Healthcare and has entered into a Catholic Identity Commitment Agreement that includes adherence to the Ethical and Religious Directives of the United States Conference for Catholic Bishops [link to the section above].

The Bishop of Manchester has used the net proceeds from the sale of CMC to HCA to create the Catholic Health Care Foundation of Greater Manchester, which will continue the legacy of CMC’s commitment to provide Catholic health care in the community.

St. Joseph Hospital

St. Joseph Hospital is under the auspices of Covenant Health and a public juridic person of pontifical right. The hospital has been providing care in the Nashua community since 1908.