The Diocese has decided to list these names in the interest of transparency and healing. Reverend Adrian Frackowiak, newly ordained has been assigned as Parochial Vicar of Our Lady of the Holy Rosary Parish, Rochester effective August 7, 2019. Consistent with the principles of the American justice system, individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty. Home He will reside at Saint Pius X Rectory effective Monday, May 22, 2017. With no shortage of things to arrange, the bigger picture of Gods plan for your marriage may be obscured amidst the shuffle. Reverend Matthew J. Mason has been appointed Pastor of Saint Michael Parish, Exeter as well as Saint Mary Parish, Newmarket effective June 30, 2020. Test your Catholic knowledge by taking this quiz from latest issue of Parable Magazine. Most Reverend Peter A. Libasci has made the following assignment effective as noted: Reverend Christopher M. Martel from Pastor of Saint John Neumann Parish, Merrimack to Pastor of Saint Catherine of Siena Parish, Manchester effective October 3, 2018 at Noon. Rev. Let us pray for those who have suffered because of the wrongs done to them from members of the Church; may they find within the Church herself a concrete response to their pain and suffering. The Bishop of Manchester is the visible principal and foundation of unity in the particular diocese entrusted to him. Reverend Gerard J. Dion retired priests Administrator of Saint Joseph Parish, Epping Effective February 18, 2022. Reverend Cuong Van Nguyen Newly ordained ~ Parochial Vicar ~ Parish of the Holy Spirit, Keene effective Wednesday, June 22, 2022. Who We Are Marie, Manchester (7/25/1916); Holy Rosary, Rochester (6/1918); St. Aloysius, Nashua (10/1919); Villa Augustina, Goffstown (8/1920); Sacred Heart, Concord (10/9/1924); St. George Manor, Manchester (9/29/1929); Sacred Heart, Greenville (2/2/44); St. Anthony, Manchester (6/22/45), St. Joseph, Manchester (6/11/47); St. Kieran, Berlin (6/16/49); Blessed Sacrament, Manchester (8/30/49); St. John, Concord (8/14/51); St. Patrick, Nashua (6/18/54); St. Mary, Hillsborough (1/1/58), Immaculate Heart of Mary, Concord, and summer assignment in Diocesan Camps, (6/8/60); St. Catherine, Manchester and faculty member Bishop Bradley High School (9/7/60); St. John the Evangelist, Concord (9/8/60); Immaculate Heart of Mary, Concord and summer assignment Diocesan Camps (6/13/61); St. Catherine, Manchester and Bishop Bradley High School (8/31/61); St. Thomas Aquinas High School Staff, Dover (9/4/62); weekend ministry St. Patrick, Nashua and St. Joseph, Belmont (6/22/63); St. Thomas Aquinas High School and weekend ministry Holy Trinity, Somersworth (8/23/63); St. Joseph, Belmont (summer weekend ministry) (6/20/64); St. Thomas Aquinas High School, Dover (9/20/65) and St. Mary, Rollinsford (9/20/65); St. Mary, Newmarket (weekend ministry) (3/4/68); St. Bernard, Keene (7/1/68); Assistant Director, Diocesan Summer Camps (6/10/69); St. Joseph, Nashua (1/15/69); Assistant Director, Diocesan Summer Camps (6/3/70); St. Joseph, Nashua (9/15/70); Diocesan Director of Camping (1/29/71); Immaculate Heart of Mary, Concord (11/10/71); St. Joseph, Laconia (11/9/74); St. Joseph, Salem (11/5/75); St. Christopher, Nashua (7/9/86); St. Stanislaus, Nashua (4/14/99); St. Christopher, Nashua (12/16/99), St. Kieran, Berlin (6/24/36); Blessed Sacrament, Manchester (4/13/38); United States Army (5/9/42); Immaculate Conception, Portsmouth (1/19/46); St. Patrick, Newport (3/19/48); St. Charles Orphanage, Rochester (11/7/49); Our Lady of Mercy, Merrimack (6/25/54), Sacred Heart, Manchester (5/25/51); St. Martin, Somersworth (6/22/62); St. Anthony, Sanbornville (6/26/65); St. Martin, Somersworth (9/7/65); Infant Jesus, Nashua (1/19/66); St. Brendan, Colebrook (9/20/67); St. Anne, Berlin (4/22/70), Diocese of Quebec (1946); St. Joseph Orphanage, Nashua (5/3/60); St. Agnes, Ashland (6/15/60); All Saints, Lancaster (9/7/60); St. Charles, Dover (12/1/61); St. Theresa, Manchester (9/8/64); St. John the Baptist, Manchester (4/29/65); St. Anne, Berlin (9/7/65); St. Bernard, Keene (9/20/67); St. Stanislaus, Winchester (4/27/69); Villa Augustina, Goffstown (10/8/69); St. Lawrence, Goffstown (10/15/69); St. Edmund, Manchester (11/3/69); Our Lady of Lourdes, Pittsfield (6/3/70); St. Francis, Nashua (2/8/71); Holy Redeemer, West Lebanon (4/23/74); Sacred Heart, Wilton (6/11/75); St. Peter, Farmington (9/15/76); St. Francis, Nashua (residence) (1983), St. John the Baptist, Suncook (5/10/44); St. Anne, Berlin (9/8/44); St. George, Manchester (6/24/49); St. Joseph, Berlin (6/18/54); St. John the Baptist, Suncook (6/15/60); Ste. Each day we pray for members of the clergy and for an increase of vocations to the priesthood, diaconate, religious, and consecrated life in the Diocese of Manchester. St. Mary, Claremont (6/3/70); Guardian Angel, Berlin (1973); St. Aloysius (6/11/75); Holy Rosary, Rochester (9/15/76); Chaplain, Concord Hospital (10/9/81); Elliot Hospital and CMC (1/27/83), Assigned to a Life of Prayer and Penance; Deceased, Our Lady of Lourdes, Pittsfield (5/29/59); St. John the Baptist, Suncook (6/25/59); Ste. The revised database is now readable and easy to use on mobile devices. Michael Ciccone, OP has been appointed as full time Vicar of Clergy and the Formation of Ordained Ministry effective October 1, 2016. The Diocese of Manchester Msgr. Directory. Richard Falardeau of his duties as Temporary Administrator. James Francis Clifford 1966. Events, programs and news from the Diocese of Manchester delivered to your inbox. Dc. Reverend Matthew J. Mason appointed Director of the Office of Vocations effective October 1, 2017. Diocese: Diocese of Manchester NH. Gilbert Malu Musumbu is assigned to Santa Monica Parish, Tucson, as Pastor. Very Reverend Mark E. Dollard, V.F. Reverend Arockia Antony, HGN has been appointed Parochial Vicar of Saint Mary Parish, Claremont effective June 9, 2017. All incidences of sexual abuse by these priests occurred prior to 2002. Rev. 153 Ash Street Reverend Marcel I. Martel from Administrator of Saint Theresa Parish, Henniker and Saint Mary Parish, Hillsborough to Pastor of Saint Theresa Parish, Henniker and Saint Mary Parish, Hillsborough effective September 15, 2017. Reverend Robert Glasgow has been appointed Pastor of Saint John Neumann Parish, Merrimack effective October 3, 2018. Reverend Ethelbert C. Orabuche reassigned from Chaplain in Dover to Chaplain in Nashua effective June 30, 2020. Reverend Matthew J. Mason from pastor of Gate of Heaven Parish, Lancaster to assume his full-time position as Director of Vocations effective June 27, 2018. Odillon. Rev. Father Mason remains Director of Vocations. Eddy N. Bisson serving as Temporary Administrator of Christ the King Parish, Concord while Father Rich Roberge is on Sabbatical effective August 16, 2016 December 17, 2016. Upon the recommendation of the Deacon Personnel Board, Bishop Peter A. Libasci is pleased to make the following reassignments of Permanent Deacons effective October 2, 2017. Father Harris has been serving as Priest Administrator there since last June. And how do I know if God is calling me? Very Rev. Father Lepine will reside at Holy Rosary rectory. Robert J. McEleney 2014. Reports also have been received indicating Donald Osgood may have taught at Bishop Bradley High School while a priest of the Diocese of Manchester. The 2023 edition of the NH Catholic Directory is available to order for $20 for an expected mid-March delivery. Maurice Abasilim ; Deacon Leon Abbott Jr. Rev. Reverend Bartholomew I. Okonkwo has been assigned as Parochial Vicar of Saint Michael Parish, Exeter effective August 13, 2018. Employees and volunteers of the Diocese of Manchester have additional reporting requirements. Because these priests had already been returned to the lay state, the cases could not be processed canonically, but as with all cases on these lists, the cases were reported to the New Hampshire Department of Justice (Office of the Attorney General). Most Reverend Peter A. Libasci has made the following assignments effective as noted: Reverend Leandro Cardoso Parochial Vicar Saint Anne-Saint Augustin, Manchester and service to the Brazilian community at Saint John XXIII Parish, Nashua, Effective February 9, 2022. Arnold J.A. The Bishop of Manchester is the visible principal and foundation of unity in the particular diocese entrusted to him. Diocese: Diocese of Manchester NH Also known as Br. He was previously assigned to Corpus Christi Parish in Portsmouth. This section contains the names of priests incardinated in the Diocese of Manchester who have been found guilty of sexually abusing a minor by the Church after a canonical process or by the Government after a criminal process. Reverend David A. Gagnon newly ordained, assigned as Parochial Vicar at Saint Peter Parish, Auburn and Saint John the Baptist Parish, Suncook in addition to serving as Chaplain to Trinity High School and Saint Joseph Regional Junior High School effective Wednesday, June 23, 2021. Bishop Libasci has accepted the request for the retirement of Reverend Gerard L. Bertin as pastor of Saint Lawrence Parish, Goffstown effective August 7, 2019. NOTE: As of October 1st all concerns or issues pertaining to the Vicar for Clergy should be referred to Father Michael Ciccone at (603) 663-0133 or mcicconeop@rcbm.org. Reverend Donald E. Clinton from Pastor of Saint Joseph Parish, Epping to Pastor of Our Lady of Fatima Parish, New London effective Wednesday, November 10, 2021. 23 Rev. Reverend David A. Harris from Associate Pastor of St. Elizabeth Seton Parish, Bedford to Administrator of St. Christopher Parish, Nashua effective Wednesday, June 27, 2018. Posting id: 823758423. Rev. John W. Keegan, SJ resigned as pastor of St. Patrick Parish, Milford and is assigned to ministry at the Campion Health Center effective October 26, 2016. Carmel Home, Manchester (6/28/1972), St. Joseph Cathedral, Manchester (2/19/1970); St. Patrick, Manchester (4/6/1970); Sacred Heart, Laconia (2/1/1973); Incardinated into Diocese of Manchester (8/23/1973); St. Bernard, Keene (7/14/1978); St. Denis, Hanover (1/29/1980) and Mary Hitchcock Hospital, Hanover (chaplaincy coverage) (6/18/1980); St. Bernard, Keene (11/12/1980); Immaculate Conception, Troy 8/23/82); St. Bernard, Keene (6/15/1983); Guardian Angel, Berlin (6/20/1985); Good Shepherd Home, Jaffrey (chaplain) (10/1/1989); St. Margaret Mary, Keene (residence) (10/1990); Guardian Angel, Berlin (residence) (11/1990), St. Joseph, Salem (5/26/62); St. Mary, Claremont (6/22/62); Immaculate Heart of Mary, Concord (2/20/64); St. Joseph, Berlin (4/8/65); St. Martin, Somersworth (9/20/67): St. Joseph, Woodsville (6/21/68); St. James, Portsmouth (3/5/69); Ste. Goeffrey L. Ashman reassigned from Saint Matthew Parish, Windham to Saint Lawrence Parish, Goffstown. Events, programs and news from the Diocese of Manchester delivered to your inbox. Reverend Steven M. Kucharski from Parochial Vicar at Parish of the Holy Spirit, Keene to retirement effective August 21, 2020. This applies to all state residents and visitors. St. Vincent Seminary in Latrobe, Penn., welcomed 15 new students for. This assignment is in addition to his duties as Priest Secretary and Master of Ceremonies to Bishop Libasci, Director of the Office for Worship, Director of Vocations, Director of the Office for Seminary Formation, and Administrator of Saint Patrick Mission, Hampton Beach. Rev. Matthew Thayil New Assignments 1. Admitted abusing two boys. He will have a summer assignment at Parish of the Assumption, Dover. Andrew K. Nelson, from Associate Pastor at Good Shepherd Parish, Berlin and Holy Family Parish, Gorham to Temporary Administrator of Saint Joseph Cathedral, Manchester effective July 1, 2016. Very Reverend Christopher M. Martel appointed Dean of the Amoskeag Deanery succeeding Reverend Richard H. Dion. Check out the job openings that are available in our parishes and diocese. Bishop Libasci has accepted the request for retirement of Reverend Gerard L. Bertin as pastor of Saint Lawrence Parish, Goffstown effective August 7, 2019. Pray for Our Clergy Download Prayer List Road Trip Pilgrimage Take a "road trip pilgrimage" with Fr. 305 Kelley Street Manchester, NH 03102 . He will remain as Chaplain of Camp Bernadette and Camp Fatima effective Wednesday, June 16, 2021. Assigned as Second Chaplain at Catholic Medical Center with residence at Saint Joseph Cathedral where he will provide assistance as needed effective Wednesday, June 23, 2021. Reverend David Wong from Administrator of Saint Anne-Saint Augustin Parish, Manchester to Administrator of Immaculate Conception Parish, Penacook effective March 1, 2022. Cases Involving Living Diocesan Priests, But Where the Canonical Proceedings Against Those Priests Have Not Yet Been Resolved.There has not been a final determination either under canon or civil law whether the clergy listed in this section sexually abused a minor. Placed on leave in 1/02. Eddy N. Bisson will conclude his assignment as administrator of Saint Joseph Parish, Lincoln on July 27, 2020. Reverend Jaykumar Thangaraj, H.G.N., from Parochial Vicar of Sacred Heart Parish, Lebanon and Saint Helena Parish, Enfield to Parochial Vicar of Gate of Heaven Parish, Lancaster/Whitefield. Reverend Elson Kattookkaran, MS is assigned in residence at Ste. Calvary Cemetery. Very Reverend Kyle F. Stanton appointed Dean of the White Mountain Deanery succeeding Reverend Mark E. Dollard. Rev. Bishop Libasci has granted Catholics dispensation from Abstinence from Meat on Friday, March 17, in recognition of St. Patricks Day. Reverend Maria Sebastian Susairaj, H.G.N., appointed Pastor of Saint Joseph Parish, Woodsville and Saint Catherine of Siena Parish Lisbon effective October 16, 2017. Msgr. Are you looking for an easy way to stay informed of public issues of concern to Catholics in New Hampshire? Most Reverend Peter A. Libasci has made the following assignments effective as noted. Very Reverend Mark E. Dollard from Pastor of Saint Rose of Lima Parish, Littleton to Pastor of Holy Trinity Parish, Plymouth. Diocese of Manchester, New Hampshire - Credibly Accused | ProPublica Credibly Accused Search lists of U.S. Catholic clergy that have been deemed credibly accused of sexual abuse or. James T. O'Farrell 1926. appointed Pastor of St. Raphael Parish, Manchester upon the nomination of Abbot Mark Cooper, O.S.B., Abbot of St. Anslem Abbey, effective August 2021. With no shortage of things to arrange, the bigger picture of Gods plan for your marriage may be obscured amidst the shuffle. One case settled in 11/03. Reverend John W. Fleming appointed Tribunal Auditor effective November 3, 2021. The best way to stay informed on the latest news, programs, and events is to read our e-mail newsletter, eNews. Please place an order by downloading an order form and mailing your order to the Finance Office. Retirement Reverend Jean M. Lemay is retired effective October 1, 2020. Reverend Michael E. Gendron Pastor of Holy Rosary Parish, Hooksett in addition to his duties as Pastor of Saint Peter Parish, Auburn and Saint John the Baptist Parish, Suncook. Do you have an event that you want to list? Very Reverend Shawn M. Therrien from Pastor of Saint Mary Parish and Administrator of Saint Joseph Parish, Claremont to Pastor of Saint Anne-Saint Augustin Parish, Manchester effective March 1, 2022. Rev. We're here to help! Dc. Mark E. Dollard has resigned as Co-Vicar for Clergy effective October 1, 2016 and will continue as pastor of St. Rose of Lima Parish, Littleton and Our Lady of the Snows Mission Church in Franconia. Rev. And how do I know if God is calling me? Our priests have served in parishes all over New Hampshire. Msgr. Pastoral Assignments. Marcel I. Martel, from Parochial Vicar of Saint Michael Parish, Exeter and Saint Mary Parish, Newmarket, to Administrator of Saint Theresa Parish, Henniker and Saint Mary Parish, Hillsborough, effective February 8, 2017. Diocese settled one claim in 4/05 for an undisclosed amount. Msgr. Dennis J. Audet is appointed pastor of St. Patrick Parish, Milford effective October 26, 2016. Reverend Ethelbert C. Orabuche who will be serving as Chaplain in Nashua is assigned to residence at Saint John XXIII Parish, Nashua. The best way to stay informed on the latest news, programs, and events is to read our e-mail newsletter, eNews. March 1, 2023 - Roman Catholic Bishop of Manchester in Manchester, NH is seeking a full-time employee in clerical/administrative. Fr. St. Anne, Berlin (7/3/75); St. John Baptist, Manchester (9/17/75); Study (6/18/80); St. Edmund, Manchester (3/21/81), St. George, Manchester (6/10/69); Newman Center, Keene (6/1/74); Sacred Heart, Manchester (3/24/76); St. Theresa, Manchester (9/15/76); St. Edmund, Manchester (10/25/77); St. Bernard, Keene (2/23/78); Emmaus House, Manchester (2/1/79); St. John the Evangelist, Hudson (6/18/79); St. Matthew, Plymouth (6/15/82), Infant Jesus, Nashua (6/9/66); Our Lady of the Mountains, North Conway (3/5/69); Guardian Angel, Berlin (6/3/70); Berlin (1971), Our Lady of Fatima, New London (6/30/61); St. Joseph Cathedral, Manchester (9/7/61); St. Thomas Aquinas High School, Dover (1962); St. Mary, Dover (9/17/62); St. James, Portsmouth (2/11/63); St. Joan of Arc, Alton, weekend ministry (Summer 1965); St. Thomas Aquinas High School, Dover (2/23/66); St. Mary, Newmarket (8/22/66); St. Joseph, Dover (1/16/67); Our Lady of the Mountains, North Conway, weekend ministry (6/15/69); St. Thomas More, Durham (1972), Campus Minister, University of New Hampshire, Durham (Summer 1972); Holy Trinity, Somersworth (6/28/73); St. Joan of Arc, Alton (7/10/73); St. Joseph Cathedral, Manchester (10/10/73); Mary Hitchcock Memorial Hospital Chaplain, Lebanon (11/22/76); St. James, Portsmouth (6/30/77); St. Catherine, Lisbon (7/14/78); St. Mary, Claremont (7/1/81); St. Thomas More, Durham (12/18/86). This list does not contain the names of priests who were identified in reports that were investigated and where the investigation concluded that there was insufficient evidence to establish the probability that the accused priest had sexually abused a minor. Because these priests had already been returned to the lay state, the cases could not be processed canonically, but as with all cases on these lists, the cases were reported to the New Hampshire Department of Justice (Office of the Attorney General). 153 Ash Street Bishop Peter A. Libasci has made the following assignment effective as noted: Rev. Reverend Monsignor C. Peter Dumont appointed Coordinator for Retired Priests effective November 1, 2021. Consistent with the principles of the American justice system, individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty. Portsmouth, NH Rockingham County. Leo Joseph Massei 1978. Eddy N. Bisson named Administrator of Saint Theresa Parish, Henniker and Saint Mary Parish, Hillsborough effective December 17, 2016 until a new pastor is named. Diocese: Diocese of Manchester NH Monsignor. Click on the names below for more information. Joseph Gerhard William Heye 1961. Msgr. 4. Want to work for the Catholic Church? Because they were not incardinated in the Diocese of Manchester, the Diocese was unable to process the cases canonically and reported the accusation to the priests religious superior, eparch, or bishop to process the case. Reverend Jeffrey P. Statz has resigned as Coordinator of Institutional Ministry effective immediately. In a unique and visible way, he makes Christ's mission present and enduring as Shepherd of the Christian Community. We understand the sacrifices families make in order to send their child(ren) to a school that models their values, and instills faith in their everyday life. Steven M. Lepine from Pastor of All Saints Parish, Charlestown to Pastor of Our Lady of the Mountains Parish, North Conway effective July 13, 2016. Our Lady of the Mountain Academy, Gorham (5/1/1955); St. Anne, Berlin (9/20/1955); Infant Jesus, Nashua (6/15/1960); St. Augustin, Manchester (9/20/1963); St. Charles, Dover (9/08/64); Our Lady of Lourdes, Pittsfield (2/3/1971); Immaculate Conception, Troy (7/1/1972), St. Peter Orphanage, Manchester (9/13/1950); St. George, Manchester (6/19/1951); St. Charles, Dover (9/18/1853); St. Joseph, Woodsville (5/3/60); St.Anne, Berlin (6/15/1960); St. Edmund, Manchester (7/27/1962); St. Albert, West Stewartstown (9/7/1966); St. Anne Home, Dover (1/15/76), St. Mary, Claremont (4/18/1944); St. George, Manchester (7/1944); St. John Baptist, Manchester (7/20/1946); St. John Baptist, Suncook (6/9/1950); Ste. De Rosia appointed Assistant Vocation Director effective October 1, 2017. Bishop Libasci has accepted the resignation of Reverend Paul D. Montminy as pastor of Saint Catherine of Siena Parish, Manchester effective June 27, 2018. Very Reverend Richard H. Dion has been appointed Administrator of Saint Catherine of Siena Parish, Manchester effective June 27, 2018. John B. MacKenzie from Parochial Vicar of Ste. Reverend Adrian Frackowiak has been appointed Temporary Administrator of Saint Mary Parish, Rochester and Saint Peter Parish, Farmington effective March 24, 2021 while Father Thomas Duston is on military deployment. Reverend David A. Gagnon from Parochial Vicar of Saint Peter Parish, Auburn and Saint John the Baptist Parish, Suncook to Administrator of Saint Joseph Parish, Epping. Cases Involving Priests Accused After They Voluntarily Were Returned to the Lay State for Reasons Other Than Sexual Abuse of a Minor.There has not been a final determination either under canon or civil law whether the priests listed in this section sexually abused a minor. This assignment is effective August 22, 2020. Consistent with the principles of the American justice system, individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty.This section includes the names of deceased priests of the Diocese of Manchester who were accused of sexually abusing a minor for whom criminal or canonical proceedings were not completed, in many cases, because either the allegation(s) were received only after the priest's death or the priest died before the conclusion of the proceedings.