Catholic New Hampshire

by Barbara D. Miles, Monsignor Anthony R. Frontiero (Introduction)

Overview

In 1855, Rev. David W. Bacon became the first bishop of the Diocese of Portland, which included Maine and New Hampshire. Between the two states, six priests and eight churches ministered to a few hundred Catholics. In the following years, Bacon founded 63 churches, ordained 52 priests, built 23 schools, and attended to a Catholic population of about 80,000. In 1884, New Hampshire became an independent diocese. By 1903, founding bishop Denis Bradly introduced over 30 missions; parishes; schools, including St. Anselm College; and charitable services. Since its inception in 1884, ten bishops selected from New Hampshire and other states have honored the Diocese of Manchester with their leadership. Throughout most of the 20th century, New Hampshire experienced growth in vocations and education. Starting in the 1970s, there was a decline of parochial students, vocations, and sacramental reception. Today, over 250,000 Catholics worship in the Granite State within 89 parishes.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781467105088
Publisher:	Arcadia Publishing SC
Publication date:	07/06/2020
Series:	Images of America Series
Pages:	128
Sales rank:	1,078,362
Product dimensions:	6.40(w) x 9.10(h) x 0.30(d)

About the Author

Barbara D. Miles, former archivist for the Diocese of Manchester, is currently assistant archivist for the Diocese of Portland, Maine. She serves the church as archivist, author and lecturer, and consultant. Diocesan archives, parishes, and private collectors provided sources for this publication.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments 6

Introduction 7

1 A Brief History of the Diocese of Manchester: Hayfields to Hilltops 9

2 Amoskeag Deanery: A Good Fish Place 17

3 Capital Deanery: Harmony between Disputant Towns 55

4 Lakes Region Deanery: Smile of the Great Spirit 67

5 Monadnock Deanery: Isolated Mountain 75

6 Rockingham Deanery: Marquess, Prime Minister, Leader of the House of Lords 83

7 Seacoast Deanery: Isles to Inlands, First Permanent Settlements 87

8 Soughean Deanery: Waiting and Watching Place 93

9 Upper Valley Deanery: Beside the Long, Tidal River 103

10 White Mountain Deanery: Crystal Snowcaps above the Clouds 109