Page 6 - 2022 Annual Report

RETIRED PRIESTS
The Diocese of Manchester provides
care for our retired priests who have
given many years of service to the
Lord and our communities in New
Hampshire. Many of our retired
priests are still actively involved in our
parishes. The NHCA pays for benefits
such as health and dental insurance,
housing and monthly stipends. Reverend Gerard J. Dion

SEMINARIANS & VOCATIONS
To fully live our Catholic faith, we need
priests to offer the sacraments and to proclaim
the Good News of Jesus Christ. In 2022,
the Diocese ordained three new priests and
currently the Diocese has 12 men in seminary.
Each year, the Diocese of Manchester spends
about $500,000 on tuition and room and
board for our seminarians and their education
“I found I really enjoyed service and
is essential to their formation. This year, the
ministry work. I focused my attention
there, and that passion led me to make NHCA served to alleviate some of these
the decision to apply for seminary.” education costs. Additionally, the NHCA will
-Andre Nadeau support the permanent diaconate; seven new
St. Meinrad Seminary (2nd Year, Theology) deacons were ordained in 2022.

PARISH SUPPORT
Through the NHCA, parishes who are
experiencing financial difficulties can
receive aid to help meet basic necessities
such as maintenance, electricity and
heating. These are essential services
that make the ministry of parish life
accessible across New Hampshire. In
addition, those parishes who reach their
NHCA goal, will receive a rebate for
every dollar raised above their goal. Over
$54,000 was distributed back to parishes
Divine Mercy, Peterborough
as rebates in 2022 from the NHCA.

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