List of parishes in the Diocese of Manchester

Contents

This is a list of parishes in the Roman Catholic Diocese of Manchester in the US state of New Hampshire. They are divided into nine deaneries.

Deaneries

Amoskeag Deanery

This deanery contains parishes in Manchester and other communities in Southern New Hampshire.

NameImageLocationDescription/sources
Blessed Sacrament14 Elm St, ManchesterFounded in 1907, current church dedicated in 1934[1]
Sacred Heart265 S. Main St, ManchesterFounded in 1911 for French-Canadian immigrants, current church dedicated in 1958[2]
St. Anne-St. Augustin382 Beech St, ManchesterSt. Anne and St. Augustin Parishes were combined in 2004[3]
St. Anthony of Padua172 Belmont St, ManchesterFounded in 1899, current church dedicated in 1955[4]
St. Catherine of Siena207 Hemlock St, ManchesterFounded in 1954[5]
St. Elizabeth Seton190 Meetinghouse Rd, BedfordFounded as a mission in 1964, current church dedicated in 1966[6]
St. Francis of Assisi9 Saint Francis Way, Litchfield[7]
St. Hedwig147 Walnut St, ManchesterFounded in 1902 for Polish and Lithuanian immigrants[8]
St. Joseph Cathedral145 Lowell St, ManchesterDedicated as St. Joseph Church in 1869, consecrated as the diocesan cathedral in 1894[9]
St. Lawrence1 E. Union St, Goffstown[10]
Ste. Marie378 Notre Dame Ave, ManchesterFounded in 1880 for French-Canadian immigrants, current church dedicated in 1899[11]
St. Peter567 Manchester Rd, Auburn[12]
St. Pius X575 Candia Rd, ManchesterFounded in 1955[13]
St. Raphael103 Walker St, ManchesterFounded in 1888 for Irish and German mill workers, current church dedicated in 1964[14]
Transfiguration305 Kelley St, Manchester[15]

Capitol Deanery

This deanery contains parishes in the Capitol Region of New Hampshire.

NameImageLocationDescription/sources
Christ the King72 South Main Street, Concord[16]
Holy Rosary21 Main St, Hooksett[17]
Immaculate Conception9 Bonney Street, PenacookFounded as a mission in the 1860s, current church dedicated in 1870[18]
Immaculate Heart of Mary180 Loudon Rd, ConcordFounded in the 1950s, current church dedicated in 1956[19]
Our Lady of Lourdes - St. Joseph's ParishOur Lady of Lourdes Church, 20 River Rd, PittsfieldCombined with St. Joseph Mission Church[20]
St. Joseph Mission Church, 844 1st New Hampshire Turnpike, NorthwoodCombined with Our Lady of Lourdes Church[20]
St. John the Baptist10 School St, SuncookFounded in 1873 for French-Canadian immigrants[21]
St. Theresa and St. Mary ParishSt. Mary Church, 38 Church St, HillsboroughFounded as a mission in 1881, current church dedicated in 1893[22]
St. Theresa Church, 158 Old W. Hopkinton Rd, HennikerFounded in 1949. Now merged with St. Mary Parish[22]

Lakes Region Deanery

This deanery contains parishes in the Lakes Region of New Hampshire.

NameImageLocationDescription/sources
Holy Trinity11 School St, PlymouthFounded in 2006 with the merger of St. Agnes, St. Timothy and St. Matthew Parishes[23]
Our Lady of Grace Chapel, 2 W. Shore Rd, BristolChapel dedicated in 1958. Supervised by Holy Trinity Parish.[23]
St. André Bessette ParishSacred Heart Church, 291 Union Ave, LaconiaCurrent church dedicated in 1893. Now part of St. André Bessette Parish [24][25]
St. Joseph Church, 30 Church Street, LaconiaFounded in 1860s, current church dedicated in 1930. Now part of St. André Bessette Parish
St. Charles Borromeo300 NH-25, MeredithFounded as a mission in 1907, became a parish in 1946. Current church dedicated in 2003[26]
St. Gabriel108 School St, FranklinFounded in 2013 with the merger of St. Paul and St. Mary of the Assumption Parishes[27]
St. Joseph96 Main St, BelmontFounded as a mission in 1904, dedicated in 1907, became a parish in 1949[28]
St. Katharine Drexel40 Hidden Springs Rd, AltonFounded in 2002 with the merger of St. Joan of Arc and St. Cecilia Parishes. Current church dedicated in 2006[29]

Monadnock Deanery

This deanery contains parishes in the Monadnock Region of New Hampshire.

NameImageLocationDescription/sources
Divine Mercy12 Church St, Peterborough[30]
Parish of the Holy SpiritSt. Bernard Church, 185 Main St, KeeneFounded in the 1850s, current church dedicated in 1892. Now part of the Parish of the Holy Spirit[31]
St. Margaret Mary Church, 33 Arch St, KeeneFounded in 1955, now part of the Parish of the Holy Spirit[31]
St. Joseph Church, 35 Brattleboro Rd, HinsdaleNow part of the Parish of the Holy Spirit[32]
Sacred Heart of Jesus19 High St, Greenville[33]
St. Patrick87 Main St, JaffreyFounded as a mission in 1874, current church dedicated in 1917[34]
St. Stanislaus80 Richmond Rd, WinchesterA personal parish of the Institute of the Good Shepherd[35]

Rockingham Deanery

This deanery contains parishes in Londonderry and other communities in southeastern New Hampshire.

NameImageLocationDescription/sources
St. Anne26 Emerson Ave, HampsteadFounded as a mission in 1966, became parish in 1979[36]
St. Joseph200 Pleasant St, EppingFounded as a mission in 1869, current church dedicated in 1896, became a parish in 1897[37]
St. Jude435 Mammoth Rd, LondonderryFounded as a mission in 1946, current church dedicated in 1953, became a parish in 1962[38]
St. Luke the Evangelist8 Atkinson Depot Rd, PlaistowFounded in 2007 with the merger of Mary, Mother of the Church and Holy Angels Parishes[39]
St. Mark the Evangelist1 South Rd, LondonderryFounded in 1981, current church dedicated in 1984[40]
Sts. Mary and Joseph40 Main St, SalemFounded in 2010 with the merger of Mary, Queen of Peace and St. Joseph Parishes[41]
St. Matthew2 Searles Rd, Windham[42]
St. Patrick12 Main St, PelhamFounded as a mission in 1910, became a parish in 1946. Current church dedicated in 1953[43]
St. Thomas Aquinas26 Crystal Ave, DerryFounded as a mission in 1885, became a parish in 1888, current church dedicated in 1917[44]

Seacoast Deanery

This deanery contains parishes in the Seacoast Region of New Hampshire.

NameImageLocationDescription/sources
Assumption ParishSt. Mary Church, 25 Chestnut St, DoverFounded in 1830, current church dedicated in 1872, now part of Assumption Parish[45]
St. Joseph Church, 150 Central Ave, DoverNow part of Assumption Parish
Chapel of the Nativity Mission Church, 731 NH-9, BarringtonSupervised by Assumption Parish
Corpus Christi98 Summer St, PortsmouthFounded in 2006 with the merger of Immaculate Conception, St. Catherine of Siena and St. James Parishes[46]
Our Lady of the Holy Rosary & St. Leo ParishesOur Lady of the Rosary Church, 189 N Main St, RochesterFounded in 1883, current church dedicated in 1963. Now merged with St. Leo Parish[47]
St. Leo Church, 32 Pickering Rd, GonicFounded in 1892, current church dedicated in 1920. Now merged with Our Lady of the Holy Rosary Parish[47]
Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal289 Lafayette Rd, HamptonFounded as a mission in 1907, current church dedicated in 1948[48]
St. Elizabeth of Hungary Mission Church, 1 Lowell St, SeabrookSupervised by Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Parish[48]
St. Anthony and St. Joseph ParishesSt. Anthony Church, 251 Meadow St, SanbornvilleNow merged with St. Joseph Church[49]
St. Joseph Church, 23 Moultonville Rd, Center OssipeeNow merged with St. Anthony Church[49]
St. Ignatius of Loyola and St. Mary ParishesHoly Trinity Church, 404 High St, SomersworthPart of St. Ignatius-St. Mary Parishes since 2009[50]
St. Mary Church, 440 Church St., RollinsfordPart of St. Ignatius-St. Mary Parishes since 2009[50]
St. Martin Church, 120 Maple St., SomersworthPart of St. Ignatius-St. Mary Parishes since 2009[50]
St. Mary182 Main St, NewmarketFounded as a mission in 1852, became a parish in 1878, current church dedicated in 1889[51]
St. Michael9 Lincoln St, ExeterFounded in 1859[52]
St. Patrick Mission ChurchChurch St., Route 101 W, Hampton BeachDirectly supervised by the diocese[53]
St. Peter94 Central St, FarmingtonFounded as a mission in 1919 for French-Canadian immigrants, became a parish in 1920, current church dedicated in 1965[54]
St. Theresa820 Central Rd, Rye BeachCurrent church dedicated in 1949, founded as a parish in 1979[55]
St. Thomas More6 Madbury Rd, DurhamFounded as a mission in 1928, became a parish in 1947, current church dedicated in 1950. Serves the University of New Hampshire community.[56]

Souhegan Deanery

This deanery contains parishes in Nashua and other communities in southern New Hampshire.

NameImageLocationDescription/sources
Immaculate Conception216 E. Dunstable Rd, NashuaFounded in 1968, current church dedicated in 2002[57]
Our Lady of Mercy16 Baboosic Lake Rd, Merrimack[58]
Resurrection449 Broad St, NashuaFounded in 1970[59]
St. Aloysius of Gonzaga48 W. Hollis St, NashuaParish founded in 1872 for French-Canadian immigrants, current church dedicated that same year.[60]
St. Christopher62 Manchester St, NashuaFounded in 1950[61]
St. John XXIII121 Allds St, NashuaFounded in 2007 with the merger of Saint John the Evangelist and Infant Jesus Parishes[62]
St. John Neumann708 Milford Rd, MerrimackFounded as a mission in 1981, church started in 1996[63]
St. Joseph the Worker777 W. Hollis St, Nashua[64]
St. Kathryn4 Dracut Rd, HudsonFounded in 1968, current church dedicated in 2000[65]
St. Patrick34 Amherst St, MilfordFounded in 1895, current church dedicated in 1916[66]
St. Patrick29 Spring St, NashuaCurrent church dedicated in 1910[67]
St. Stanislaus5 Green St, NashuaFounded in 1908 for Polish immigrants[68]

Upper Valley Deanery

This deanery contains parishes in the Upper Valley Region of western New Hampshire.

NameImageLocationDescription/sources
All Saints ParishSt. Catherine of Siena Church, 285 Main St, CharlestownFounded as a mission in the 1870s, current church dedicated in 1880. Part of All Saints Parish since 2007[69]
St. Peter Church, 39 Church St, North WalpoleFounded in 1877, current church dedicated in 1882. Part of All Saints Parish since 2007[69]
Our Lady of Fatima724 Main St, New LondonFounded as a mission in 1943, became a parish and current church dedicated in 1948 [70]
Immaculate Conception Mission Church, 12 Church Ln, AndoverSupervised by Our Lady of Fatima Parish[71]
Sacred Heart2 Hough St, LebanonFounded in 1876, current church dedicated in 1942[72]
St. Denis8 Sanborn Rd, HanoverFounded in 1907, current church dedicated in 1925[73]
St. Helena36 Shaker Hill Rd, EnfieldCurrent church dedicated in 1915[74]
St. Mary Mission Church, 1157 Route 4, CanaanChapel dedicated in 1950. Supervised by St. Helena Parish[74]
St. Joseph58 Elm St, ClaremontFounded in the 1920s for Polish immigrants, current church dedicated in 1925[75]
St. Mary32 Pearl St, ClaremontChurch constructed in 1873[76]
Old St. Mary Mission Church, Old Church Rd, West ClaremontFounded in the 1820s, current church dedicated in 1823. It is the oldest Catholic church in New Hampshire.[76]
St. Patrick32 Beech St, NewportCurrent church dedicated in 1883, founded as parish in 1992[77]
St. Joachim Mission Church, 5 Old Georges Mills Rd, SunapeeCurrent church dedicated in 1953 Supervised by St. Patrick Parish[77]

White Mountain Deanery

This deanery contains parishes in the White Mountains region of New Hampshire.

NameImageLocationDescription/sources
Gate of Heaven Parish163 Main St, LancasterMerger in 2009 of All Saints and St Matthew Parishes, along with the three mission churches[78]
St. Agnes Mission Church, 796 Presidential Hwy, JeffersonSupervised by Gate of Heaven Parish[79]
St. Patrick Mission Church, 65 St Patricks Church Rd, Twin MountainSupervised by Gate of Heaven Parish[79]
Our Lady of the Mountains Shrine, 2470 US-302 East, Bretton WoodsSupervised by Gate of Heaven Parish[80]
Good Shepherd and Holy Family ParishesGood Shepherd Church 345 Pleasant St, BerlinFounded in 2000, now combined with Holy Family Church[81]
Holy Family Church, 7 Church St, GorhamFounded as a mission in 1870, church started in 1973. Now combined with Good Shepherd Church[81]
North American Martyrs55 Pleasant St, Colebrook[82]
St. Pius X Mission Church, 70 Colebrook Rd, ErrolSupervised by North American Martyrs Parish[83]
Our Lady of the Mountains2905 White Mountain Hwy, North Conway[80]
St. Joseph25 Church St, Lincoln[84]
St. Joseph and St. Catherine of Siena ParishesSt. Catherine of Siena Church, 14 Highland Ave, LisbonFounded as mission and current church dedicated in 1909, became parish in 1959. Now merged with St. Joseph Parish[85]
St. Joseph Church, Pine St, WoodsvilleCurrent church dedicated in 1897, now merged with St. Catherine of Siena Parish[85]
St. Marguerite d'YouvilleSt. Francis Xavier Church, 10 State St, GrovetonFounded in 1899, part of St. Marguerite d'Youville Parish since 2007[86]
Sacred Heart Church, 59 Main St, StratfordFounded in 1888, part of St. Marguerite d'Youville Parish since 2007
St. Rose of Lima82 High St, Littleton[87]
Our Lady of the Snows Church Mission, 403 Main St, FranconiaSupervised by St. Rose of Lima Parish[87]

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