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Pastoral Assignments

January 22, 2024

Most Reverend Peter A. Libasci has made the following assignments effective as noted.

Reverend Rakang Isaac Honsan – Parochial Vicar of Good Shepherd Parish, Berlin and Holy Family Parish, Gorham, effective September 6, 2023.

Reverend Antony Raja Antonymuthu, HGN – Parochial Vicar of Parish of the Assumption, Dover, NH. Effective, Wednesday, October 11, 2023.

Reverend John Grace – Health Leave – resigned as pastor of Parish of the Resurrection effective November 1, 2023.

Reverend Dixon Rajan Choolakkal, CRS – Pastor of Parish of the Resurrection, Nashua effective Monday, November 20, 2023.

Reverend Romualdo Lopez Delgado, CRS – Parochial Vicar – Parish of the Resurrection, Nashua effective Monday, January 1, 2024.

Reverend Joseph Cuchet, IBP – assigned to Saint Stanislaus Parish, Winchester effective Monday, November 27, 2023.

Reverend Vilhelm Torbiorn, IBP – assigned to Saint Stanislaus Parish, Winchester effective Monday, November 27, 2023.

Reverend Anthony Rice, SJC – assigned to Saint Stanislaus Parish, Nashua effective Wednesday, November 1, 2023.

Reverend Jorge A. Reyes, OSA – Parochial Vicar - Saints Mary and Joseph Parish, Salem effective immediately.

Reverend Paul Gousse – Chaplain Catholic Schools Office – effective November 7, 2023.

Reverend Sohail “Patrick” Bhatti – Part-time Chaplain at CMC effective 12/27/2023 – in residence, St. Joseph Cathedral.

September 11, 2023

Most Reverend Peter A. Libasci has made the following assignments effective as noted.

Very Reverend Patrick Gilbert – From Pastor of Saint Anthony Parish, Sanbornville and Saint Joseph Parish, Center Ossipee to Pastor of Our Lady of the Holy Rosary Parish, Rochester and Saint Leo Parish, Gonic effective Wednesday, October 11, 2023. Fr. Gilbert will continue to serve as Dean of Seacoast Deanery.

Reverend Charles Aruldurai, HGN – from Parochial Vicar of Saints Mary and Joseph Parish, Salem to Administrator of Saint Anthony Parish, Sanbornville and Saint Joseph Parish, Center Ossipee, effective Wednesday, October 11, 2023.

Reverend Joshua Livingston – From Administrator to Pastor of Our Lady of the Mountains Parish, North Conway, effective Wednesday, October 11, 2023.

Reverend Joseph Powell, O.F.M. – from Administrator to Pastor of Saint Thomas Aquinas Parish, Derry NH, effective Wednesday, October 11, 2023.

Reverend Victor Treminio, O.F.M. – Parochial Vicar of Saint Thomas Aquinas Parish, Derry NH, effective Monday, August 28, 2023.

Reverend Christopher Gaffrey, O.F.M. – from Parochial Vicar of Saint Thomas Aquinas Parish, Derry to return to his order and assigned to Mount Alvernia Friary in Wappinger Falls, New York, effective Monday, August 28, 2023.

July 20, 2023

Most Reverend Peter A. Libasci has made the following assignments effective as noted.

Very Reverend Michael S. Taylor – from Pastor of Divine Mercy Parish, Peterborough to Pastor of Saint Matthew Parish, Windham – effective August 9, 2023.

Reverend Joseph P. Moynahan – from Parochial Vicar of Good Shepherd Parish, Berlin and Holy Family Parish, Gorham to Temporary Administrator of Divine Mercy Parish, Peterborough, effective August 16, 2023.

Reverend Matthew J. Schultz – from Pastor of Our Lady of the Holy Rosary Parish, Rochester, and St. Leo Parish, Gonic to Leave of Absence effective July 12, 2023.

Very Reverend Patrick Gilbert – Administrator of Our Lady of the Holy Rosary Parish, Rochester and St. Leo Parish, Gonic in addition to his current duties as Pastor of St. Anthony Parish, Sanbornville and St. Joseph Parish, Center Ossipee and Dean of Seacoast Deanery effective July 12, 2023.

Reverend Daniel Mikolajewski – from Parochial Vicar of Sacred Heart Parish, Lebanon to Leave of Absence effective 7/1/2023.

Reverend John Fleming – From Pastor of Parish of the Transfiguration, Manchester to study Canon Law at the Catholic University of America, Washington, DC effective July 24, 2023.

Very Reverend Christopher M. Martel – Administrator ~ Parish of the Transfiguration, Manchester in addition to his current duties as Pastor of Saint Catherine of Siena Parish, Manchester, and Dean of Amoskeag Deanery effective July 24, 2023.

Very Reverend Volney J. DeRosia – Administrator ~ Saint Matthew Parish, Windham in addition to his current duties as pastor of St. Patrick Parish, Pelham, and Dean of Rockingham Deanery – effective July 1, 2023.

Reverend Monsignor Anthony R. Frontiero, S.T.D. – from Pastor of Saint Matthew Parish, Windham to Vicar General and Moderator of the Curia for the Archdiocese for the Military Services, USA for a five-year term effective July 1, 2023.

Deacon Christopher Everhart – from Deacon of Immaculate Conception Parish, Nashua to Deacon of Saint Pius X Parish, Manchester effective July 12, 2023.

January 11, 2023

Most Reverend Peter A. Libasci has made the following assignments all effective January 11, 2023 unless otherwise noted.

Very Reverend Christopher M. Martel appointed Dean of the Amoskeag Deanery succeeding Reverend Richard H. Dion.

Very Reverend John B. MacKenzie appointed Dean of the Capital Deanery succeeding Reverend Raymond A. Ball.

Very Reverend Robert F. Cole appointed Dean of the Lakes Region Deanery succeeding Reverend Marc B. Drouin.

Very Reverend Michael S. Taylor appointed Dean of the Monadnock Deanery succeeding Reverend Alan Tremblay.

Very Reverend Volney J. DeRosia appointed Dean of the Rockingham Deanery succeeding Reverend Marc R. Gagné.

Very Reverend Patrick N. Gilbert appointed Dean of the Seacoast Deanery succeeding Reverend Andrew W. Cryans.

Very Reverend Robert K. Glasgow appointed Dean of the Souhegan Deanery succeeding Reverend John M. Grace.

Very Reverend Kyle F. Stanton appointed Dean of the White Mountain Deanery succeeding Reverend Mark E. Dollard.

Very Reverend John B. Loughnane continues to serve as Dean of the Upper Valley Deanery.

Reverend Daniel Mikolajewski – From Parochial Vicar of Parish of the Assumption, Dover to Parochial Vicar of Sacred Heart Parish, Lebanon and Saint Helena Parish, Enfield effective December 22, 2022.

October 13, 2022

Most Reverend Peter A. Libasci has made the following permanent deacon assignments effective September 18, 2022 to those men who were ordained in a ceremony at Saint Joseph Cathedral on September 17th.

Deacon Michael C. Brunette – Newly ordained to assignment at Saint Anthony of Padua Parish, Manchester.

Deacon Christopher E. Conley – Newly ordained to assignment at Saint Katharine Drexel Parish, Alton.

Deacon David C. Deutsch – Newly ordained to assignment at Parish of the Assumption, Dover. 

Deacon David D. Hemeon, III – Newly ordained to assignment at Saint Gabriel Parish, Franklin.

Deacon Douglas J. Hoffer - Newly ordained to assignment at Saint Joseph the Worker Parish, Nashua.

Deacon Brian W. Lester – Newly ordained to assignment at Saint John Neumann Parish, Merrimack.

Deacon Sean C. Magee – Newly ordained to assignment at Saint Peter Parish, Auburn and Saint John the Baptist Parish, Suncook.

June 14, 2022

Most Reverend Peter A. Libasci has made the following assignments effective as noted.

Reverend Daniel Mikolajewski – Newly ordained ~ Parochial Vicar ~ Parish of the Assumption, Dover effective Wednesday, June 22, 2022.

Reverend Cuong Van Nguyen – Newly ordained ~ Parochial Vicar ~ Parish of the Holy Spirit, Keene effective Wednesday, June 22, 2022.

Reverend Roarke (Rory) Traynor – Newly ordained ~ Parochial Vicar of Saint Peter Parish, Auburn and Saint John the Baptist Parish, Suncook. Fr. Traynor will also serve as Assistant Priest Chaplain to Trinity High School and Saint Joseph Junior High School both in Manchester effective Wednesday, June 22, 2022.

Reverend Matthew J. Schultz – from Administrator of Gate of Heaven Parish, Lancaster to Pastor of Our Lady of the Holy Rosary, Rochester, and Saint Leo Parish, Gonic – effective Wednesday, July 13, 2022.

Reverend Paul M. Gousse – from Pastor of Our Lady of the Holy Rosary Parish, Rochester and Saint Leo Parish, Gonic to Senior Priest Status effective Wednesday, July 13, 2022.

Deacon Terry Sullivan – from Deacon of Saint Joseph Parish, Epping to Deacon of Saint Anne Parish, Hampstead effective Wednesday, June 22, 2022.

Deacon James Wilton – from Deacon of Saint Mary Parish, Claremont to Deacon of Parish of the Assumption, Dover effective Wednesday, July 13, 2022.

Our Holy Father, Pope Francis conferred the title of Chaplain to His Holiness with the title of Monsignor on Reverend Monsignor Marc R. Montminy.

May 22, 2022

Most Reverend Peter A. Libasci has made the following assignments all effective on June 22, 2022.

The Bishop has accepted the request for retirement from parish ministry from the following priests:

Reverend Edmund G. Crowley
Reverend Raymond E. Gagnon
Reverend Leo A. LeBlanc

Reverend Britto Adaikalam, HGN – from Parochial Vicar of Parish of the Holy Spirit, Keene to Pastor of Gate of Heaven Parish, Lancaster/Whitefield.

Very Reverend Mark E. Dollard – from Pastor of Saint Rose of Lima Parish, Littleton to Pastor of Holy Trinity Parish, Plymouth. His term as Dean of White Mountain Deanery will expire.

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.

Reverend Ryan C. Amazeen – from Parochial Vicar of Parish of the Assumption, Dover to Administrator of Saint Rose of Lima Parish, Littleton

Reverend Adrian Frackowiak – from Parochial Vicar of Holy Rosary Parish, Rochester to Administrator of Saint Gabriel Parish, Franklin/Tilton.

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. Father Gagnon will remain as Priest Chaplain of Trinity High School and St. Joseph Junior High School, Manchester.

Reverend Steven M. Lepine – from Leave of Absence to Parochial Vicar of Holy Rosary Parish, Hooksett. In addition, Fr. Lepine will assist Father Gagnon in Epping when needed. Father Lepine will reside at Holy Rosary rectory.

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 Gerard J. Dion is relieved of his duties as Temporary Administrator of Saint Joseph Parish, Epping.

February 21, 2022

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.

Reverend Gerard J. Dion – retired priests Administrator of Saint Joseph Parish, Epping Effective February 18, 2022

Reverend Matthew Mason – relieved as Administrator of Saint Joseph Parish, Epping effective February 18, 2022.

January 3, 2022

Most Reverend Peter A. Libasci has made the following assignments effective as noted:

Reverend Raymond J. Potvin from Pastor of Immaculate Conception Parish, Penacook to Retired effective March 1, 2022.

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.

Reverend Sebastian Susairaj, HGN from Pastor of Saint Joseph Parish, Woodsville and Saint Catherine Parish, Lisbon to Pastor of Saint Mary and Saint Joseph Parishes, Claremont effective March 1, 2022.

Reverend Arockia Antony, HGN from Parochial Vicar at Saint Joseph and Saint Mary Parishes, Claremont to Pastor of Saint Joseph Parish, Woodsville and Saint Catherine Parish, Lisbon effective March 1, 2022.

Reverend David Wong from Administrator of Saint Anne-Saint Augustin Parish, Manchester to Administrator of Immaculate Conception Parish, Penacook effective March 1, 2022.

December 3, 2021

Most Reverend Peter A. Libasci has made the following assignments effective as noted:

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.

Reverend Matthew J. Mason – appointed Administrator of Saint Joseph Parish, Epping effective December 2, 2021. This assignment is in addition to his pastoral duties at Saint Michael Parish, Exeter and Saint Mary Parish, Newmarket and Director of Vocations.

Reverend Adrian Frackowiak – relieved of his duties as Administrator of Saint Mary Parish, Rochester and Saint Peter Parish, Farmington effective December 2, 2021

Reverend Gerard L. Bertin (retired) from residence at Saint Katharine Drexel Parish, Wolfeboro to residence at Warde Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, Bishop Peterson Residence, Room 110, 21 Searles Road, Windham, NH 03087-1203 effective November 1, 2021.

Reverend John W. Fleming – appointed Tribunal Auditor effective November 3, 2021. This is in addition to his duties as pastor of Parish of the Transfiguration, Manchester.

Reverend Monsignor C. Peter Dumont – appointed Coordinator for Retired Priests effective November 1, 2021. This position was previously held by Monsignor Charles R. DesRuisseaux who has decided to focus his attention on nursing home ministry.

June 6, 2021

Most Reverend Peter A. Libasci has made the following assignments effective as noted:

Reverend Monsignor Anthony R. Frontiero – Returning from a 5-year assignment at Mount St. Mary Seminary, Emmitsburg, MD to Pastor of Saint Matthew Parish, Windham effective Sunday, August 15, 2021.

Reverend Michael E. Gendron – named Pastor of Saint John the Baptist Parish, Suncook in addition to his current assignment at Saint Peter Parish, Auburn. Father Gendron will no longer serve as Administrator of Saint Anne-Saint Augustin Parish effective Wednesday, June 23, 2021.

Reverend David Wong from Parochial Vicar Good Shepherd Parish, Berlin and Holy Family Parish, Gorham to Administrator Saint Anne-Saint Augustin Parish, Manchester effective Wednesday, June 23, 2021.

Reverend Joshua M. Livingston from Parochial Vicar Saint Joseph Cathedral to Administrator of Our Lady of the Mountains Parish, North Conway. He will remain as Chaplain of Camp Bernadette and Camp Fatima effective Wednesday, June 16, 2021.

Reverend Monsignor Eddy N. Bisson – relieved of his duties as Administrator of Our Lady of the Mountains Parish, North Conway effective Wednesday, June 16, 2021.

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.

Reverend Joseph N. Moynahan – newly ordained, assigned as Parochial Vicar, Good Shepherd Parish, Berlin – Holy Family Parish, Gorham effective Wednesday, June 23, 2021.

Reverend Elson Kattookkaran, M.S. – 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 Robert G. Biron – retired effective Friday, June 18, 2021 – with residence at Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Parish, Hampton.

Reverend Bruce W. Collard -- retired effective Thursday, July 1, 2021.

Reverend Anselm Smedile, O.S.B. – 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. He succeeds Reverend Jerome Day, O.S.B. who is returning to full time teaching at St. Anselm College.

April 15, 2021

Most Reverend Peter A. Libasci has made the following assignments effective as noted:

Reverend Jayakumar Thangaraj, HGN has been appointed Parochial Vicar of Sacred Heart Parish, Lebanon and Saint Helena Parish, Enfield effective April 14, 2021.

Reverend Stephen J. Praveen Raj Savarimuthu, HGN has been appointed Parochial Vicar of Good Shepherd Parish, Berlin and Holy Family Parish, Gorham effective April 14, 2021.

Reverend Charles Aruldurai, HGN has been appointed Parochial Vicar of Saints Mary and Joseph Parish, Salem effective April 14, 2021.

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. This is in addition to his responsibilities at Our Lady of the Holy Rosary, Rochester and Saint Leo Parish, Gonic.

Reverend Edmund G. Crowley has been appointed Administrator of Saint John the Baptist Parish, Suncook effective November 18, 2020.

Reverend Charles H. Pawlowski has been appointed Assistant Director of Vocations effective
November 1, 2020.

November 6, 2020

Most Reverend Peter A. Libasci has made the following assignments effective as noted:

Reverend Vincent Onunkwo will be leaving the Diocese of Manchester in early December to return home.

Reverend Steven M. Lepine has resigned as pastor of Our Lady of the Mountains Parish, North Conway, to care for his aging parents, effective October 21, 2020.

Reverend Monsignor Eddy N. Bisson remains as administrator of Our Lady of the Mountains Parish, North Conway, until a pastor is named.

Reverend Elson Kattookkaran, MS is assigned in residence at Ste. Marie Parish, Manchester, NH. He will be assisting in parish coverage. This assignment is effective August 22, 2020.

Retirement

Reverend Jean M. Lemay is retired effective October 1, 2020.

Dc. Stephen M. Labrie is retired effective August, 2020.

August 20, 2020

Most Reverend Peter A. Libasci has made the following assignments effective as noted:

Reverend Michael E. Gendron appointed Administrator of St. Anne-St. Augustin Parish, Manchester in addition to his current responsibilities as Pastor of St. Peter Parish, Auburn effective July 31, 2020.

Reverend Jeffrey A. Paveglio from Parochial Vicar at St. Joseph Cathedral, Manchester to Active Duty U.S. Army effective September 15, 2020.

Reverend Christopher Gaffrey, OFM assigned by his Provincial and appointed as Parochial Vicar at Saint Thomas Aquinas Parish, Derry effective July 3, 2020.

Reverend Steven M. Kucharski from Parochial Vicar at Parish of the Holy Spirit, Keene to retirement effective August 21, 2020

Permanent Deacons

Deacon Marc G. Payeur from St. Jude Parish, Londonderry to retirement effective April 12, 2020.

Deacon Mark A. De Rosch from St. John Neumann Parish, Merrimack to St. André Bessette Parish, Laconia effective September 1, 2020.

Deacon Michael H. Johnson from Gate of Heaven Parish, Lancaster to St. Marguerite d’Youville Parish, Groveton effective August 1, 2020

July 7, 2020

Most Reverend Peter A. Libasci has made the following assignments effective as noted:

Rev. Msgr. Eddy N. Bisson – will conclude his assignment as administrator of Saint Joseph Parish, Lincoln on July 27, 2020.

Reverend Roger H. Croteau retired as Pastor of Holy Cross Parish, Derry effective April 13, 2020.

Very Reverend Marc R. Gagne appointed Administrator of Holy Cross Parish, Derry effective April 13, 2020. This is in addition to his duties as Pastor of Saint Anne Parish, Hampstead and Dean of Rockingham Deanery.

Reverend Vincent C. Onunkwo from Administrator of Saints Mary and Joseph Parish, Salem to pastoral duties at Saint Anne-Saint Augustine Parish, Manchester effective July 18, 2020. He will also be assisting the Office of Ordained Ministry and Formation.

Reverend Ethelbert C. Orabuche who will be serving as Chaplain in Nashua is assigned to residence at Saint John XXIII Parish, Nashua. This change is effective June 30, 2020.

June 8, 2020

Most Reverend Peter A. Libasci has made the following assignments effective as noted:

Newly Ordained

Reverend Ryan C. Amazeen assigned as Parochial Vicar to Parish of the Assumption, Dover effective June 30, 2020.

Reverend Joshua M. Livingston assigned as Parochial Vicar to Saint Joseph Cathedral Parish and to serve as Chaplain to Trinity High School and Saint Joseph Jr. High School in Manchester and to Camps Bernadette and Fatima effective June 30, 2020.

Correction

Reverend Matthew J. Mason has been appointed Pastor of Saint Michael Parish, Exeter as well as Saint Mary Parish, Newmarket effective June 30, 2020. Father Mason remains Director of Vocations.

June 4, 2020

Most Reverend Peter A. Libasci has made the following assignments effective as noted:

Reverend Eric T. Delisle appointed Pastor of Saint Hedwig Parish, Manchester effective March 12, 2020.

Reverend George Mattathilani appointed Pastor of Saint John XXIII Parish, Nashua effective March 12, 2020.

Reverend Joseph Powell, OFM appointed Administrator of Saint Thomas Aquinas Parish, Derry effective March 25, 2020.

Reverend Marc R. Montminy from Pastor of Saint Michael Parish, Exeter to Pastor, Saints Mary and Joseph Parish, Salem effective June 30, 2020.

Reverend Matthew J. Mason has been appointed Pastor of Saint Michael Parish, Exeter effective June 30, 2020. Father Mason remains Director of Vocations.

Reverend John J. Mahoney, Jr. has been appointed Pastor of Saint Joseph Parish, Lincoln effective July 27, 2020. Father Mahoney’s position as Director of Clinical Services for Catholic Charities New Hampshire will conclude on June 26, 2020

Reverend Ethelbert C. Orabuche reassigned from Chaplain in Dover to Chaplain in Nashua effective June 30, 2020.

Deacon Assignment

Deacon Jay V. Cormier from assignment at Saints Mary and Joseph Parish, Salem to Saint Jude Parish, Londonderry effective June 30, 2020.

Transitional Deacon Assignments

Rev. Mr. David A. Gagnon to Saint Joseph Cathedral, Manchester effective June 3, 2020.

Rev. Mr. Joseph N. Moynahan to Saints Mary and Joseph Parish, Salem effective June 30, 2020.

January 15, 2020

Most Reverend Peter A. Libasci has made the following assignments effective as noted:

Reverend Elson Kattookkaran, MS has been appointed Administrator of Saint Joseph Parish, Lincoln effective September 16, 2019.

Reverend John B. Loughnane has been appointed Dean of the Upper Valley Deanery effective January 1, 2020. Bishop Libasci has agreed to accept Father Shawn Therrien’s request to relinquish his duties as Dean.

Deacon Richard Desmarais has been granted retirement from Diaconal ministry effective December 1, 2019.

October 17, 2019

Most Reverend Peter A. Libasci has made the following assignments effective as noted:

Reverend Elson Kattookkaran, MS has been appointed Administrator of Saint Joseph Parish, Lincoln effective September 16, 2019.

July 15, 2019

Most Reverend Peter A. Libasci has made the following assignments effective as noted:

Bishop Libasci has accepted the request for retirement of Reverend Gerard L. Bertin as pastor of Saint Lawrence Parish, Goffstown effective August 7, 2019.

Reverend Bruce W. Collard is changing his residence from Saint Christopher Parish, Nashua to Parish of the Transfiguration effective September 1, 2019.

Pastors 

Reverend Michael R. Monette from Pastor of Saint Patrick Parish, Newport and Saint Joachim Mission, Sunapee to Pastor of Saint Kathryn Parish, Hudson effective August 7, 2019.

Rev. Msgr. Edward J. Kelley’s assignment as Temporary Administrator of Saint Kathryn Parish, Hudson concludes on August 7, 2019.

Reverend David L. Kneeland from Pastor of Saint Joseph Parish, Lincoln to Pastor of Saint Lawrence Parish, Goffstown effective August 7, 2019.

Reverend Michael L. Sartori from Parochial Vicar of Good Shepherd Parish, Berlin to Pastor of Saint Patrick Parish, Newport and Saint Joachim Mission, Sunapee effective August 7, 2019.

Parochial Vicars

Reverend David Wong, newly ordained has been assigned as Parochial Vicar of Good Shepherd Parish, Berlin effective August 7, 2019.

Reverend Adrian Frackowiak, newly ordained has been assigned as Parochial Vicar of Our Lady of the Holy Rosary Parish, Rochester effective August 7, 2019.

June 19, 2019

Most Reverend Peter A. Libasci has made the following assignments effective as noted

Bishop Libasci has accepted the retirement of Reverend Gerard L. Bertin as pastor of Saint Lawrence Parish, Goffstown effective in September.

Bishop Libasci has accepted the resignation of Reverend Joseph M. Cooper as pastor of Saint Kathryn Parish, Hudson effective immediately.

Reverend Monsignor Edward J. Kelley has been appointed Administrator of Saint Kathryn Parish, Hudson effective immediately until a new pastor is named.

Reverend David A. Harris has been appointed Pastor of Saint Christopher Parish, Nashua effective June 19, 2019. Father Harris has been serving as Priest Administrator there since last June.

January 30, 2019

Most Reverend Peter A. Libasci has made the following assignments effective as noted: 

Reverend George Mattathilani has been assigned as Administrator of Saint John XXIII Parish, Nashua effective Wednesday, January 30, 2019.

January 14, 2019

Most Reverend Peter A. Libasci has made the following assignments effective as noted: 

Administrative Assignment

Reverend Richard E. St. Louis has been appointed Director of the Priests Continuing Formation Commission effective January 14, 2019.

October 4, 2018

Most Reverend Peter A. Libasci has made the following assignments effective as noted:

Deanery Chaplain

Reverend Theodore Mbaegbu has been assigned as Amoskeag Deanery Chaplain with residence at Saint Anthony of Padua Parish, Manchester, effective October 1, 2018.

Reverend Damian Umeokeke has completed his period of assignment in the Diocese of Manchester and is seeking ministry outside the Diocese. This change is effective October 1, 2018.

September 28, 2018

Most Reverend Peter A. Libasci has made the following assignments effective as noted: 

Pastor

Reverend Robert Glasgow has been appointed Pastor of Saint John Neumann Parish, Merrimack effective October 3, 2018. Father Glasgow is returning to parish ministry after serving for over 30 years as Chaplain in the U.S. Army for the Archdiocese for the Military Services. Announcement will be in the parish this weekend.

Deacon Assignments

Deacon Steven Veneman – newly ordained on September 8, 2018 has been assigned to Parish of the Resurrection, Nashua effective September 8, 2018.

September 4, 2018

Most Reverend Peter A. Libasci has made the following assignment effective as noted:

Pastors

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.

August 22, 2018

Most Reverend Peter A. Libasci has made the following assignments effective as noted:

Administrator

Reverend Vincent Chijoke Onunkwo has been appointed Administrator of Saints Mary and Joseph Parish, Salem effective August 15, 2018.

Parochial Vicar

Reverend Bartholomew I. Okonkwo has been assigned as Parochial Vicar of Saint Michael Parish, Exeter effective August 13, 2018.

Deacon Assignment

Deacon James P. Wilton has been assigned to serve as deacon of Saint Mary Parish, Claremont effective August 15, 2018. He was previously assigned to Corpus Christi Parish in Portsmouth.

June 22, 2018

Most Reverend Peter A. Libasci has made the following assignments effective as noted:

Administrators - Clarification

Very Reverend Richard H. Dion has been appointed Administrator of Saint Catherine of Siena Parish, Manchester effective June 27, 2018. This is in addition to his existing assignment as pastor of Saint Anthony of Padua Parish, Manchester and Dean of the Amoskeag Deanery.

Very Reverend Marc R. Gagne has been appointed Administrator of Saints Mary and Joseph Parish, Salem effective June 27, 2018. This is in addition to this existing assignment as pastor of Saint Anne Parish, Hampstead and Dean of the Rockingham Deanery.

Bishop Libasci has accepted the resignation of Reverend Paul D. Montminy as pastor of Saint Catherine of Siena Parish, Manchester effective June 27, 2018. 

June 18, 2018

Most Reverend Peter A. Libasci has made the following assignments effective as noted:

Administrators

Very Reverend Richard H. Dion has been appointed Administrator of Saint Catherine of Siena Parish, Manchester effective June 27, 2018.

Very Reverend Marc R. Gagne has been appointed Administrator of Saints Mary and Joseph Parish, Salem effective June 27, 2018.

Associate Pastor

Reverend Joaquin Mejia, OFM – has been assigned by his order as Associate Pastor of St. Thomas Aquinas Parish, Derry effective May 1, 2018.

Transitional Deacon Assignments

Reverend Mr. David Wong – Transitional Deacon Effective May 26, 2018. He will have a summer assignment at Parish of the Assumption, Dover.

Reverend Mr. Adrian Frackowiak – Transitional Deacon Effective May 26, 2018. His summer assignment will be at Good Shepherd Parish, Berlin and Holy Family Parish, Gorham.

May 22, 2018

Bishop Peter A. Libasci has made the following assignments effective as noted:

Retirement - Updated

Reverend Richard J. Kelley from pastor, St. Christopher Parish, Nashua after 18 years as pastor to retirement effective Wednesday, June 27, 2018. Father Kelley will reside at St. Patrick Parish Rectory, Pelham, NH.

May 21, 2018

Bishop Peter A. Libasci has made the following assignments effective as noted:

Senior Priest - Administrator

Rev. Msgr. Eddy N. Bisson has been appointed Administrator of St. John XXIII Parish, Nashua effective Thursday, May 17, 2018.

Retirement

Reverend Richard J. Kelley from pastor, St. Christopher Parish, Nashua after 18 years as pastor to retirement effective Wednesday, June 27, 2018.

Administrator

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.

Reverend Matthew J. Schultz from Associate Pastor of St. Michael Parish, Exeter to Administrator of Gate of Heaven Parish, Lancaster effective Wednesday, June 27, 2018. 

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. He will reside at Sainte Marie Parish, Manchester.

February 28, 2018

The following assignments have been made and effective as noted. 

Very Rev. Alan C. Tremblay has resigned as Pastor of Mary, Queen of Peace Parish, Hinsdale and Winchester effective December 1, 2017.

Reverend Britto Adaikalim, HGN has been assigned as Administrator of Mary, Queen of Peace Parish, Hinsdale and Winchester,
with residence at Saint Bernard Parish Rectory in Keene, effective December 1, 2017.

February 26, 2018

Upon the recommendation of the Deacon Personnel Board, Bishop Peter A. Libasci is pleased to make the following assignments.

Deacon Lee Abbott entering retirement effective March 1, 2018.

Deacon Arnold Gustafson returning to ministry from Medical Leave of Absence to assignment at Parish of the Assumption, Dover effective immediately.

December 5, 2017

Bishop Peter A. Libasci has made the following assignments effective as noted:

Pastors/Administrators

Reverend Samuel Fuller, OFM, Cap. has been appointed by his Provincial as Administrator of Saint Anne-Saint Augustin Parish, Manchester effective November 17, 2017.

Reverend A. Stephen Marcoux, III has been assigned Pastor of Sacred Heart Parish, Manchester effective December 1, 2017. Father Marcoux has recently returned from a Sabbatical.

November 7, 2017

Bishop Peter A. Libasci has made the following assignments effective as noted:

Pastors/Administrators

Reverend Gary J. Kosmowski has been appointed Pastor of Saint Theresa Parish, Rye Beach effective December 1, 2017. He remains Pastor of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Parish, Hampton as well.

New Superior

Reverend Joseph Gosselin, MS has been named Superior of the La Salette Shrine and Center in Enfield effective September 1, 2017.

October 26, 2017

Upon the recommendation of the Deacon Personnel Board, Bishop Peter A. Libasci is pleased to make the following assignment.

Deacon Frank Ottaviano reassigned from Saint Anne-Saint Augustine Parish, Manchester to Saint Francis of Assisi Parish, Litchfield effective November 1, 2017.

October 19, 2017

Bishop Peter A. Libasci has made the following assignments effective as noted:

Pastors/Administrators

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 Maria Sebastian Susairaj, H.G.N., appointed Pastor of Saint Joseph Parish, Woodsville and Saint Catherine of Siena Parish Lisbon effective October 16, 2017.

Rev. Msgr. Donald J. Gilbert appointed Administrator of Saint Theresa Parish, Rye Beach effective October 9, 2017.

Parochial Vicars

Reverend Boniface Agbata appointed Parochial Vicar of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Parish, Hampton effective October 16, 2017.

Appointments

Reverend Matthew J. Mason appointed Director of the Office of Vocations effective October 1, 2017.

Reverend Marcos Gonzalez-Torres appointed Assistant Vocation Director effective October 1, 2017.

Reverend Volney J. De Rosia appointed Assistant Vocation Director effective October 1, 2017.

Reverend Christopher M. Martel reappointed to a three year term as Coordinator of International Priests effective October 18, 2017.

Very Reverend Mark E. Dollard, V.F. appointed Dean of the White Mountain Deanery effective immediately.

Very Reverend Alan C. Tremblay, V.F. appointed Dean of the Monadnock Deanery effective immediately.

Reverend Jeffrey P. Statz has resigned as Coordinator of Institutional Ministry effective immediately.

September 21, 2017

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.

Dc. Goeffrey L. Ashman reassigned from Saint Matthew Parish, Windham to Saint Lawrence Parish, Goffstown.

Dc. David Divins reassigned from Parish of the Assumption, Dover to Saint Ignatius of Loyola Parish, Somersworth.

Dc. Thomas P. Lavallee reassigned from Saint Patrick Parish, Pelham to Saint Mark the Evangelist Parish, Londonderry.

Dc. William R. Lavallee reassigned from Christ the King Parish, Concord to Holy Rosary Parish, Hooksett, and Saint John the Baptist Parish, Suncook.

September 9, 2017

Upon the recommendation from the Deacon Personnel Board, Bishop Peter A. Libasci is pleased to make the following appointments of the newly ordained Deacons effective September 9, 2017, the day of their Ordination to the Permanent Diaconate:

Deacon Kevin Cody assigned to Sainte Marie Parish, Manchester with Reverend Maurice Larochelle
Deacon Karl Cooper assigned to Saint Joseph Cathedral Parish, Manchester with Reverend Jason Jalbert
Deacon Joseph Dion assigned to Saint Thomas Aquinas Parish, Derry with Reverend Philip Pacheco, O.F.M.
Deacon Leland Fastnacht assigned to Saint Matthew Parish, Windham with Reverend Brian Kennedy, C.S.s.R.
Deacon Richard Hilton assigned to Saint Katharine Drexel Parish, Alton with Reverend Robert Cole
Deacon Stephen Kaneb assigned to Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Parish, Hampton with Reverend Gary Kosmowski
Deacon Fintan Moore is assigned to Parish of the Holy Spirit, Keene with Reverend Alan Tremblay
Deacon Randy O’Neill is assigned to Saint John XXIII Parish, Nashua with Reverend W. Pierre Baker
Deacon Terry Sullivan is assigned to Saint Joseph Parish, Epping with Reverend Donald Clinton
Deacon Lam Tran is assigned to Saint Anne – Saint Augustin Parish, Manchester with Reverend Joseph Gurdak, OFM, Cap.

July 11, 2017

Bishop Peter A. Libasci has made the following assignments effective as noted:

Parochial Vicar

Reverend Arockia Antony, HGN has been appointed Parochial Vicar of Saint Mary Parish, Claremont effective June 9, 2017.

Pastor

Reverend Alan C. Tremblay from pastor of Saint Joseph Parish, Woodsville/Saint Catherine of Siena Parish, Lisbon to Pastor of Parish of the Holy Spirit, Keene, and Mary, Queen of Peace Parish, Hinsdale effective August 17, 2017.

Sabbatical

Reverend A. Stephen Marcoux, III has resigned as Pastor of Parish of the Holy Spirit, Keene, Mary, Queen of Peace Parish, Hinsdale and Dean of Monadnock Deanery effective July 31, 2017. Fr. Marcoux will take a Sabbatical to Rome from September 1, 2017 until November 20, 2017. Upon his return, Fr. Marcoux will be re-assigned.

June 7, 2017

Bishop Peter A. Libasci has made the following assignments effective as noted:

Parochial Vicars

Rev. Boniface Agbata is assigned as temporary Parochial Vicar at Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Parish, Hampton effective June 8, 2017.

Rev. David A. Harris, newly ordained priest is assigned as Parochial Vicar of Saint Elizabeth Seton Parish, Bedford effective June 21, 2017.

Rev. Jeffrey A. Paveglio is assigned as Parochial Vicar at Saint Joseph Cathedral, Manchester and as Priest Chaplain for Trinity High School, Saint Joseph Junior High School, Manchester, Camp Bernadette in Wolfeboro and Camp Fatima, Gilmanton effective June 1, 2017.

Rev. Matthew J. Schultz, newly ordained priest is assigned as Parochial Vicar of Saint Michael Parish, Exeter effective June 21, 2017.

Pastor

Very Rev. Marc B. Drouin is named pastor of Saint Joseph Parish, Belmont effective June 21, 2017. This assignment is in addition to his position as pastor of Saint André Bessette Parish, Laconia.

Medical Leave

Rev. Richard E. St. Louis, Jr. has been granted a medical leave for health reasons effective June 21, 2017.

May 29, 2017

Bishop Peter A. Libasci has made the following assignments effective as noted:

Fr. Arockia I. Antony, HGN of the Heralds of Good News is appointed as Parochial Vicar of Saint Pius X Parish, Manchester, effective at Noon on Wednesday, June 14, 2017. He will reside at Saint Pius X Rectory effective Monday, May 22, 2017.

February 1, 2017

Bishop Peter A. Libasci has made the following assignments effective as noted:

Rev. 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.

Rev. Msgr. Eddy N. Bisson is relieved of his assignment as Administrator of Saint Theresa Parish, Henniker and Saint Mary Parish, Hillsborough effective February 8, 2017.

December 10, 2016

Bishop Peter A. Libasci has made the following assignments effective as noted:

Rev. Andrew K. Nelson, from Temporary Administrator of Saint Joseph Cathedral, Manchester to Pastor of St. Ignatius of Loyola Parish, Somersworth and St. Mary Parish, Rollinsford effective January 14, 2017.

Rev. Jason Y. Jalbert, named Pastor of Saint Joseph Cathedral effective January 1, 2017, with residence at the Cathedral Rectory. 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. Msgr. 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.

Rev. Msgr. Anthony R. Frontiero is relieved from the Pastorate of Saint Joseph Cathedral Parish, Manchester and Saint Hedwig Parish, Manchester to serve at Mount Saint Mary Seminary, Emmitsburg, Maryland effective January 1, 2017.

October 31, 2016

Reverend Thomas L. Duston from Pastor of St. Theresa Parish, Henniker and St. Mary Parish, Hillsborough to Pastor of St. Mary Parish, Rochester and St. Peter Parish, Farmington effective November 16, 2016.

Rev. Michael Ciccone, OP is relieved of his assignment as Temporary Administrator of St. Mary Parish, Rochester and St. Peter Parish, Farmington effective November 16, 2016.

Rev. Michael S. Taylor from Pastor of St. Ignatius Parish, Somersworth and St. Mary Parish, Rollinsford to Pastor of Divine Mercy Parish, Peterborough effective November 25, 2016.

October 5, 2016

Bishop Peter A. Libasci has made the following assignments effective as noted:

Msgr. Gerald R. Belanger has been appointed Pastor of St. Charles Borromeo Parish, Meredith effective October 26, 2016.

Very Rev. Shawn M. Therrien, V.F. has been appointed Temporary Administrator of St. Joseph Parish, Claremont effective October 3, 2016 until such time as a new pastor is appointed.

Dc. Arnold J.A. Gustafson has resigned as Director of the Permanent Diaconate effective September 1, 2016. A successor has not yet been named.

September 21, 2016

Bishop Peter A. Libasci has made the following assignments effective as noted:

Very Rev. Richard B. Thompson has resigned as Co-Vicar for Clergy effective October 1, 2016. Bishop Libasci has granted his retirement effective on October 1, 2016. He will continue as the liaison for the bishop to Bishop Peterson Residence.

Very Rev. 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. Michael Ciccone, OP has been appointed as full time Vicar of Clergy and the Formation of Ordained Ministry effective October 1, 2016.

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

September 14, 2016

Bishop Peter A. Libasci has made the following assignments effective as noted:

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.

Rev. Dennis J. Audet is appointed pastor of St. Patrick Parish, Milford effective October 26, 2016.

Rev. Michael Ciccone, OP will serve as Temporary Administrator of St. Mary Parish, Rochester and St. Peter Parish, Farmington effective on October 1, 2016.until such time as a new pastor is named.

Rev. Edward Kelley is relieved of his assignment as Temporary Administrator of St. Mary Parish, Rochester and St. Peter Parish, Farmington effective on October 1, 2016.

August 10, 2016

Bishop Peter A. Libasci has made the following assignments effective as noted:

Rev. John Brancich, FSSP appointed pastor of the newly established Tridentine Parish at Saint Stanislaus Parish, Nashua effective August 1, 2016.

Rev. James Kulwa Shimbala, SMA serving at St. Theresa Parish, Henniker and St. Mary Parish, Hillsboro to cover Father Thomas Duston while he is away for Chaplain Basic Training from August 6, 2016 to September 16, 2016.

Rev. Msgr. 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.

July 11, 2016

Bishop Peter A. Libasci has made the following assignment effective as noted:

Rev. John B. MacKenzie from Parochial Vicar of Ste. Marie Parish and Sacred Heart Parish, Manchester to Pastor of Our Lady of Lourdes Parish, Pittsfield with its Mission of St. Joseph effective July 27, 2016.

June 27, 2016

Bishop Peter A. Libasci has made the following assignments effective as noted:

Rev. John B. Loughnane, from Pastor of Our Lady of Lourdes Parish, Pittsfield and St. Joseph Mission, Northwood to Pastor of All Saints Parish, Charlestown effective July 13, 2016.

Clarification:

Rev. Eric T. Delisle appointed Temporary Administrator of St. Hedwig Parish, Manchester effective July 1, 2016 until the fall.

Rev. Andrew K. Nelson appointed Temporary Administrator of Saint Joseph Cathedral effective July 1, 2016 until the fall.

June 20, 2016

Bishop Peter A. Libasci has made the following assignments effective as noted:

Rev. Donald F. Gauthier, Jr. from Pastor of Our Lady of the Mountains Parish, North Conway to retirement effective June 6, 2016.

Rev. Edward J. Kelley appointed Temporary Administrator of St. Mary Parish, Rochester and St. Peter Parish, Farmington effective June 22, 2016 thereby relieving Dc. Richard Falardeau of his duties as Temporary Administrator.

June 13, 2016

Bishop Peter A. Libasci has made the following assignment effective as noted:

Rev. Jason Y. Jalbert to Administrator of St. Patrick Mission, Hampton Beach effective June 1, 2016.

Rev. Jason Y. Jalbert appointed to serve as Director of the Office of Seminary Formation effective April 1, 2016. Father Jalbert will be responsible for the application and screening of seminarians and for supervising the formation of seminarians during their years in the seminary.

Rev. 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.

Rev. Michael Zgonc from Priest Administrator to Pastor of St. Mark the Evangelist Parish, Londonderry effective June 1, 2016.

Rev. Michael L. Sartori, newly ordained, as Parochial Vicar of Good Shepherd Parish, Berlin and Holy Family Parish, Gorham effective June 15, 2016.

Rev. Msgr. Anthony R. Frontiero, S.T.D. Rector of Saint Joseph Cathedral, Manchester, appointed Director of Human Formation for Mount Saint Mary Seminary in Emmitsburg, MD effective July 1, 2016 for a five year term.

Rev. 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.

Rev. Ethelbert Orabuche, of the Diocese of Onitsha, Nigeria assigned as Parochial Vicar to the Parish of the Assumption, Dover effective October 30, 2015.

Rev. Bartholomew Ogumelu, of the Diocese of Onitsha, Nigeria, assigned as Hospital Chaplain at Catholic Medical Center effective December 16, 2015.

Rev. John Sullivan, MS assigned as Shrine Director at the LaSalette Shrine & Center, Enfield effective December 23, 2015.

Deacon Assignments

Dc. James Patterson from Our Lady of Mercy Parish, Merrimack to St. Pius X Parish, Manchester effective June 13, 2016.

Dc. John Castelot from St. Francis of Assisi Parish, Litchfield to Our Lady of Mercy Parish, Merrimack effective June 16, 2016.

Dc. Charles Ferraro, new to the Diocese of Manchester, to St. Katharine Drexel Parish, Alton effective June 1, 2016.

January 9, 2016

Bishop Peter A. Libasci has made the following assignment effective January 9, 2016:

Rev. Charles H. Pawlowski to Pastor of St. Helena Parish, Enfield and St. Mary Mission Church in Canaan. This assignment is in addition to his position as Pastor of Sacred Heart Parish, Lebanon. Rev. Johnny Vadakkan, M.S. has been recalled to ministry by his community in India.

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSIGNMENT

Reverend Richard E. St. Louis has been appointed Director of the Priests Continuing Formation Commission effective January 14, 2019.