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Camp Fatima and Camp Bernadette
Are you searching for summer programs that will help your children have fun and grow in faith, confidence, and friendship?
For over seventy years, children from all over the country and world have attended Camp Bernadette for girls and Camp Fatima for boys. Bernadette and Fatima are one camp with two locations in the Lakes Region of New Hampshire. They are part of the Diocese of Manchester, NH and provide opportunities for children between the ages of six and fifteen years old to develop personally and grow spiritually. Families searching for meaningful summer activities choose Bernadette and Fatima for their traditional summer camp experiences within a Catholic environment. Campers spend two weeks living in cabins while enjoying the lake, competing in sporting events, conquering the ropes courses, and participating in faith formation activities and the sacraments.
Some sessions are already sold out, so register today for 2024 here: https://bfcamp.com/
If you want more information, please contact Andrew Thibault: Andrew@bfcamp.com 603-931-5500 x114.
Camp Bernadette and Camp Fatima are rebuilding their alumni lists. If you were a camper, staff member, or volunteer at either camp, please contact Andrew Thibault andrew@bfcamp.com to update your contact information.
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Quo Vadis Vocation Camp
Do you know where your life is going? The Lord Jesus has a great plan for you! High school age young men (ages 14-18) are invited to attend our upcoming Quo Vadis vocation camp Monday, July 29-Friday, August 2 to look at the Lord’s call in your life while having lots of fun.
This is an overnight camp held at St. Methodios Faith and Heritage Center in Contoocook and is led by priests and seminarians from the diocese. The camp includes a full schedule of hiking, swimming, canoeing, sports and games, daily Mass and prayer, and opportunities to grow in friendship with the Lord and with each other. The cost is only $50 and financial aid is available. For more information or to register, please visit www.liveinblackandwhite.com or contact Alyse Hlasny at 603-663-0183 or ahlasny@rcbm.org.
Defend the Common Good – Help to Stop Legalization of Marijuana!
HB 1633 is a bill to legalize marijuana. The Diocese of Manchester opposes this bill because, in its view, legalizing marijuana would be harmful to the common good of New Hampshire. The principle of the common good is a cornerstone of Catholic Social Teaching and of the state and federal constitutions as well. The Diocese has submitted written and oral testimony to register its opposition to HB 1633. This bill is opposed by New Hampshire law enforcement and by advocates for young people, among many others.
The Senate Judiciary Committee will vote on HB 1633 soon and the bill will be voted on by the full Senate on May 16 or May 23. If you have not yet done so, please call or email your state senator and ask them to vote against HB 1633. To find out who your senator is, visit: www.gencourt.state.nh.us/senate/members/wml.aspx
Update on the Campaign to Stop State-Sanctioned Suicide
The bill will be voted on by the full Senate on May 16. If you have not yet done so, please call, write or email your state senator and ask them to vote against passing HB 1283. To find out who your senator is, visit: www.gencourt.state.nh.us/senate/members/wml.aspx
Via Eucharistiae: The Way of the Eucharist - Young Adult Retreat
From June 21-23, the Daughters of Mary, Mother of Healing Love and the Benedictine Monks of Saint Anselm Abbey will lead a special Young Adult Retreat at Saint Anselm Abbey in Manchester.
The theme is, “Via Eucharistiae: the Way of the Eucharist.” The retreat will help participants encounter our Lord and so learn how to live their life of devotion to the Eucharist. By following the Way of the Eucharist, they will learn what it means to live with our Lord now as in Heaven. The Blessed Mother, the first tabernacle, understood most perfectly what it means to live this Eucharistic way. Reflections on increasing devotion to her will be included.
This event will provide opportunities for confession, individual spiritual direction, adoration, and prayer. Last year, more than 50 young adults from New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont, and Massachusetts attended.
Register today at vitanova.org/via-eucharistiae! Financial assistance is available.
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Catholic Charities NH: "Caring for Loved Ones with Dementia" Support Group
Are you navigating the challenges of caring for someone with dementia? Catholic Charities NH invites you to our upcoming online support group, "Caring for Loved Ones with Dementia," starting Tuesday, June 11. Join us each week from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. for a five-week series that provides a compassionate space to connect with others in similar situations. Gain valuable insights into dementia care and access practical tools to enhance the quality of life for your loved ones. Participation is free. For more details or to sign up, visit www.cc-nh.org/dementia, call Louise at 603-752-1325, ext. 4573, or email lmorneau@nh-cc.org.
Become a 2024 Totus Tuus Missionary!
The Diocese of Manchester is seeking committed Catholic College Students, preferably sophomores or juniors, to serve as Totus Tuus Missionaries this summer. The commitment is from June 5 to August 2, 2024. The first ten days are dedicated to rigorous training to present the Totus Tuus Catholic curriculum, along with prayer, games, song, and witness to elementary age students and high school students in a team setting. Immediately following the training, missionaries from the Diocese of Manchester will travel to the first of six parishes to impart the week-long program. Missionaries will have the week of July 4 off. Room and board are provided by each parish, and a stipend is provided by the diocese. For more information, visit www.catholicnh.org/totustuus/#missionary.
NH Monthly Couple Enrichment Circle
The N.H. Enrichment Circle is a monthly gathering of married couples who make time to nurture their relationship. Some of the couples have attended a Worldwide Marriage Encounter Experience in the past but this is not a requirement and new couples are welcome. Each gathering offers a different topic designed to foster strong, healthy married relationships and communication. Participants have a chance to collectively explore the topic and then, as a couple, share on a related question. Meetings are on the first Saturday of each month from 6:30-8PM at the Immaculate Heart Of Mary parish center in Concord, NH. Participants are asked to bring a snack to share and a writing notebook. For more information, contact Dave and Karen Demers: (617) 448-0745 or dkd1974@aol.com.
Employment Openings
Assistant Director
Camp Fatima, Gilmanton Iron Works, NH
The Diocese of Manchester is seeking an Assistant Director at Camp Fatima located in Gilmanton Iron Works, NH. Visit www.catholicnh.org/employment/#asstdir for more information.
Donation Recorder
Diocese of Manchester, Manchester, NH
The Diocese of Manchester is seeking a part-time Donation Recorder. This is a part-time position. Hours are flexible but must be constant and consistent each week and within normal business hours. Tuesdays in-office are required; any other day can be remote. The responsibilities for this position include accurate data entry of donations and constituents, receiving scanned documents and review for entry into Raiser’s Edge database, and accurately and efficiently entering all information into database, and reconciling information to ensure accuracy. Visit www.catholicnh.org/employment/#donation for more information.
Executive Director of Camping Services
Diocese of Manchester, Manchester, NH
The Diocese of Manchester is seeking to fill the position of Executive Director of Camping Services for Camp Bernadette and Camp Fatima, Inc. This position will support and ensure that as Roman Catholic camps, Camp Bernadette and Camp Fatima, Inc. will provide campers a safe, faith-filled, and loving environment where all feel welcome regardless of their religious upbringing.
Visit www.catholicnh.org/employment/#camping for more information.
Diocesan Bookkeeper – Part Time
Diocese of Manchester, Manchester, NH
The Diocese of Manchester is seeking a part-time Multi- Parish and School Bookkeeper to perform bookkeeping services for several diocesan locations. This position will support the Director of School and Parish Services by providing bookkeeping services including receivables, payables, expense reimbursements and payroll services to multiple locations throughout the Diocese. Qualified candidates for this position will have a Bachelor degree in finance or accounting or equivalent experience, 3 to 5 years’ experience as a bookkeeper or accountant or equivalent experience, preferably in a school setting. Experience in the use of QuickBooks, ConnectNow and other financial/payroll software.
Visit www.catholicnh.org/employment/#bookkeeper for more information.
Totus Tuus Missionary
Diocese of Manchester, Manchester, NH
The Diocese of Manchester is seeking missionaries for the Totus Tuus program this summer. Totus Tuus calls upon college students and seminarians from across the United States and Canada to carry out the mission of Totus Tuus.
Visit www.catholicnh.org/employment/#totustuus for more information.
Camps Fatima and Bernadette
Camps Fatima and Bernadette have openings for a Camp Counselor and Camp Nurse. Please visit catholicnh.org/employment/#camps for more information.
Natural Family Planning
Natural Family Planning is just what it sounds like: a 100% natural way for spouses to plan the size of their family. It is an extremely effective method for achieving, or temporarily avoiding, pregnancy, depending on the couple’s situation and intent. To learn more or to find an instructor near you, please visit CatholicNH.org/NFP .
Project Rachel Ministry
If you or someone you know is suffering after abortion, confidential, non-judgmental help is available from Project Rachel Ministry. Call or email - Phone: 603-663-0192; email: ProjectRachel@rcbm.org - for Project Rachel in New Hampshire. Spanish speakers may visit EsperanzaPosAborto.org.
Alliance to End Human Trafficking
Founded and Supported by US Catholic Sisters
Diocesan Archives Seek Contributions
The Diocesan Archives wants your help! We have thousands of documents and photos pertaining to the history of the Diocese of Manchester - concerning our Bishops, Priests, Parishes, Schools, and people. We have documents going back to the nineteenth century; however, the concern today is that we are not always capturing current information that will be historical data in 10, 20, or 100 years from now.
If your parish, priest, or organization is doing something memorable, please provide the archives with documents or photos of the event. Examples of recent events that have been saved include the installation of new sanctuary furniture at St. Mark the Evangelist Church, as well as the installation of a statue of our Blessed Mother in the Holy Cross Cemetery in memory of members of local Knights of Columbus Councils.
For more information, please contact Dennis Pedley at dpedley@rcbm.org or 663-0190.
Child Safety
Assistance for Victims of Abuse
The Victim Assistance Coordinator provides services and support, promotes healing, and supports the emotional and spiritual well-being of survivors of sexual abuse and misconduct in the Church. The Coordinator also seeks to be a source of comfort and support for anyone who is a survivor of sexual abuse in any walk of life. If you are a victim of abuse or misconduct by someone representing the Catholic Church, we encourage you to contact the Victim Assistance Coordinator at (603) 663-0125. For more resources to assist victims of abuse, visit www.catholicnh.org/healing
Twenty-Four Bulletin Announcements to Promote Child Safety
Use these bulletin announcements throughout the year:
Download: Word | PDF (updated on 3/10/23)
Note to Bulletin Editors: Please include the following bulletin blurbs in your parish bulletins at least twice a year.
How to Report Suspected Abuse
If you know of or suspect abuse or neglect of a minor (a person under 18), you must report it to the NH Division for Children, Youth and Families at 1-800-894-5533 or 603-271-6556.
As an employee or volunteer in the Catholic Church in New Hampshire, in addition to reporting to DCYF, if you know of or suspect sexual abuse of a minor by Church personnel you must also report it to:
- Local law enforcement and the Delegate for Ministerial Conduct if the abuse involves a minor
- Delegate for Ministerial Conduct if the abuse involves a person who is no longer a minor
Delegate for Ministerial Conduct - 603-669-3100
Vocations
Intercessions for Vocations - Cycle B (First Sunday of Advent 2023 to Feast of Christ the King 2024) - Word | PDF