Roman Catholic Diocese of Manchester

What Roman Catholic Diocese of Manchester does

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Manchester is a territorial diocese of the Roman Catholic Church serving the faithful across New Hampshire, established in 1884 and headquartered at 153 Ash Street, Manchester, NH. It is led by the Tenth Bishop of Manchester, Most Reverend Peter A. Libasci, and operates as a nonprofit religious organization under canon law with approximately 51-100 central administrative staff overseeing an extended network of 68+ parishes, K-12 Catholic schools, and affiliated ministries throughout the state. Core operations span three primary domains: (1) religious services delivered through the parish network including Mass, sacraments, faith formation, and pastoral care; (2) Catholic education through a diocesan school system with centralized tuition assistance programs, NH Children's Scholarship Fund partnerships, and Education Freedom Accounts; and (3) charitable outreach via Catholic Charities NH, the Bishop's Charitable Assistance Fund, and disaster relief partnerships with Catholic Relief Services.

Revenue derives from multiple streams: the annual New Hampshire Catholic Appeal (NHCA) consolidated fundraising campaign ($2.68M+ raised in 2026 to date), parish-based giving and online donations, school tuition with assistance programs, special national collections administered through USCCB (Peter's Pence, Catholic Campaign for Human Development, Catholic Relief Services, World Mission Sunday, Catholic Communication Campaign), and events such as retreats, camps, and pilgrimages. The Diocese maintains digital infrastructure including catholicnh.org (540,000+ page views in 2025), an events calendar, online directories, weekly eNews email newsletter (~54,000 emails sent in 2025), Catholic Citizenship News, the award-winning Parable Magazine, and podcasts ('Finding Communion,' 'Living Our Faith') on YouTube and Spotify. Strategic operational units include the Catholic Schools Office, Catholic Charities NH, the Diocesan Tribunal, the Office of Vocations, and the Communications office. Key operational partners include Saint Anselm College, Camp Fatima, NH Children's Scholarship Fund, and the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops.

Name

Roman Catholic Diocese of Manchester

Legal name

Roman Catholic Diocese of Manchester

Website

https://catholicnh.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1884

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Manchester is a territorial Catholic diocese serving New Hampshire Catholics through 68+ parishes, a K-12 Catholic school system, Catholic Charities NH, and vocations/youth/family ministries, funded primarily through donations, tuition, and annual consolidated appeals.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Religious and Pastoral Services

NAICS

Religious Organizations (8131), Religious Organizations (81311), Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813), Grantmaking and Giving Services (81321)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Denominational & Ecclesiastical Governance Bodies (Dioceses, Synods, Conferences) (BPAGAJAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Faith-Based Social Services & Community Outreach (Food Pantries, Shelters, Counseling) (BPAGAJAG), Catholic Broadcasting (MPABALAB), Campus Spiritual & Religious Life (EDALAHAI), Faith-Based Healthcare Ministries (Hospitals, Clinics, Medical Missions) (BPAGAJAH)

Keywords

• Catholic pastoral services
• Religious education
• Parish network ministries
• Charitable outreach programs
• Faith formation services

Headquarters

HQ city

Manchester

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Others, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. New Hampshire Catholic Appeal (NHCA): Annual consolidated fundraising campaign that supports all diocesan ministries including retired priests, seminarian education, Parable magazine, and Catholic Charities community services. Parishes participate across the diocese.
2. Bishop's Charitable Assistance Fund (BCAF): Not-for-profit organization within the Diocese enabling grants to non-profit organizations. Raised nearly $8 million over 40 years to assist organizations improving quality of life for individuals and families in New Hampshire.
3. Catholic Schools Tuition and Assistance: Diocesan schools system making Catholic education accessible through school-sponsored tuition assistance, NH Children's Scholarship Fund, and Education Freedom Accounts. St. John Neumann Education Trust provides stable financial foundation for schools.
4. Special Collections: Second collections throughout the year supporting national and international Catholic causes including Catholic Communication Campaign, Peter's Pence, World Mission Sunday, Catholic Campaign for Human Development, Catholic Relief Services, and others.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels11 records

Core offering

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Manchester provides Catholic spiritual services (Mass, sacraments, faith formation, pastoral care), operates a K-12 Catholic schools system across New Hampshire, and delivers charitable outreach through Catholic Charities NH and the Bishop's Charitable Assistance Fund. It also runs youth/young adult ministry, marriage and family life programs, vocational discernment programs, and statewide fundraising campaigns that support retired priests, seminarian education, parish assistance, and humanitarian relief.

Product overview

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Manchester operates a comprehensive portfolio of Catholic education, religious, and social service programs across New Hampshire. The core offerings include a system of Catholic schools (K-12), a network of parishes, various publications (Parable Magazine, eNews, Catholic Citizenship News), an events calendar platform, and online directories. The diocese also provides vocational programs (Quo Vadis Days, Fiat Days), youth ministry including camps, marriage and family life support services, and manages fundraising initiatives including the New Hampshire Catholic Appeal and Bishop's Charitable Assistance Fund. The diocese maintains digital presence through social media channels and podcasts. The organization does not operate a technology product or platform in the traditional SaaS sense; its 'products' are service-based ministry offerings.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Catholic Schools System A system of K-12 Catholic schools across New Hampshire providing education that instills Christian virtues, hands on the Catholic faith, and offers an academically excellent experience; administered through the Catholic Schools Office with school-sponsored tuition assistance, NH Children's Scholarship Fund, and Education Freedom Accounts.
• Parish Network A network of 68+ Catholic parishes across New Hampshire providing weekly Mass, sacraments, faith formation, pastoral care, and community programs to the Catholic faithful.
• New Hampshire Catholic Appeal (NHCA) Annual diocesan-wide fundraising campaign consolidating multiple collections, appeals, and causes into a unified annual appeal to support retired priests, seminarian education, Catholic Charities community services, Parable Magazine, and parish support; parishes participate across the diocese.
• Bishop's Charitable Assistance Fund (BCAF) Not-for-profit fund within the Diocese enabling the Bishop to make grants to non-profit organizations assisting individuals and families in New Hampshire with basic needs of food, shelter, clothing, and heating. BCAF has raised nearly $8 million over 40 years.
• Quo Vadis Days Camp Vocations camp for young men ages 14-18, held at Camp Fatima in Gilmanton Iron Works, priced at $100 per participant as a one-time fee to support vocational discernment.
• Family Retreat at St. Francis of Assisi Church Family retreat titled "Family is the Heart of the Church" led by Opus Sanctorum Angelorum, hosted at St. Francis of Assisi Parish in Litchfield, priced at $85 per family, $70 per couple, $50 per single.
• 44th Annual High Adventure Scout Retreat Annual scout retreat at Camp Fatima; pricing is $25 for Scouts, $15 for Adults, and $35 for Scouts without a Troop.
• El Camino Pilgrimage Pilgrimage program co-sponsored with Saint Anselm College with pricing from $3,749 per person, providing a structured spiritual pilgrimage experience.
• Faith and Reason Certificate Program Free certificate program hosted at Saint Anselm College for interested participants seeking faith and reason formation, offered freemium at no charge.
• Vocational Programs Diocesan vocational discernment programs including Quo Vadis Days Camp (young men), Fiat Days Camp (young women), Permanent Diaconate, Religious Life, Single Life ministry, and Secular Institutes supporting various vocational discernment paths.

Quantifiable outcome

• Nearly $8 million raised and distributed over 40 years to assist organizations improving quality of life in New Hampshire
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• New Hampshire Non-Profit Organizations (BCAF Grant Recipients)coreOthersBCAF enables grants to non-profit organizations without regard to religious affiliation for projects helping people in New Hampshire meet basic needs. The volunteer board of directors reviews applications and makes recommendations to the Bishop. Organizations include Safari Youth Club, Greater Nashua Dental Connection, and numerous others serving food, shelter, clothing, and heating needs.
• Catholic Charities NHcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCatholic Charities NH is the primary social services arm of the Diocese, providing community services, healthcare coordination, and support for the poor and vulnerable. The only CCNH program supported by the NHCA with year-round fundraising for its other 10 core programs.
• Catholic Medical CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCatholic Medical Center is a healthcare institution under the Catholic Charities NH umbrella, providing medical services consistent with Catholic values. Listed as an outreach partner in the diocesan community section.
• NH Children's Scholarship FundminorOthersScholarship organization allowing businesses to make donations in exchange for tax credits (85% of donation) against state business profits tax. Donations used to grant scholarships to students attending Catholic schools.
• Saint Anselm CollegeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSaint Anselm College hosts the Faith and Reason Certificate Program and New Hampshire Institute of Politics. Co-sponsors events like the El Camino Pilgrimage information and campus ministry programs.
• United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Diocese participates in national collections administered by USCCB including Catholic Communication Campaign (50% stays locally), Peter's Pence, Catholic Campaign for Human Development, Catholic Relief Services, and World Mission Sunday. Diocesan communications efforts supported by national CCC guidelines and resources.
• Catholic Relief ServicesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational humanitarian agency of the Catholic Church. Diocese participates in CRS Collection and Rice Bowl program during Lent, with 25% of Rice Bowl proceeds supporting local anti-poverty programs in New Hampshire.
• Opus Sanctorum AngelorumminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPriest and Religious from Opus Sanctorum Angelorum lead the 'Family is the Heart of the Church' Family Retreat at St. Francis of Assisi Parish, Litchfield. Provides spiritual direction and retreat programming.
• Camp FatimaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCamp Fatima in Gilmanton Iron Works hosts the Quo Vadis Days vocations camp for young men and the High Adventure Scout Retreat. Major venue for youth and young adult ministry programs.
• Black and Indian MissionminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCombined collection with Catholic Campaign for Human Development supports Black and Indian missions in the United States. Diocese participates in this national second collection.

Scale indicators16 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Catholic Charities USA: National umbrella for the Catholic Charities network including Catholic Charities NH; relevant comparable for the social-services funding flows and BCAF-style grantmaking arms.
• Archdiocese of Boston: The larger metropolitan Catholic see for the same New England region; broader portfolio of parishes, schools, and Catholic Charities, and a major feeder of vocations and donors relevant to NH.
• United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB): National policy and coordination body for U.S. Catholic dioceses; administers the second-collection programs (Peter's Pence, CCHD, Catholic Communication Campaign) the Diocese participates in.

Others

• Catholic Relief Services: U.S. Catholic Church's international humanitarian agency; the Diocese channels national collections (CRS Rice Bowl) through this partner, making it a directly comparable faith-based fundraising and outreach counterpart.
• National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA): National membership and standards body for U.S. Catholic K-12 education; directly comparable to the Diocese's Catholic Schools Office in mission, accreditation, and curriculum governance.

Direct peers

• Diocese of Springfield in Massachusetts: Western Massachusetts Catholic diocese with overlapping regional presence, parish-school-charity structure, and similar working-class demographic profile.
• Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland (Maine): New England Catholic diocese covering the entire state of Maine with a comparable parish-plus-school-plus-charity operating model and similar small-state demographic exposure.
• Roman Catholic Diocese of Burlington: Vermont's statewide Catholic diocese operating parishes, schools, and Catholic Charities VT — a near-twin profile to Manchester in scope, scale, and regional demographic challenges.
• Roman Catholic Diocese of Worcester: Similarly sized Catholic territorial diocese serving central Massachusetts with parish networks, Catholic schools, and charitable outreach; closest structural and geographic comparable to the Diocese of Manchester.

Regional players

• Saint Anselm College: New Hampshire's Benedictine Catholic college; co-hosts the Diocese's Faith and Reason Certificate Program and El Camino Pilgrimage, representing the higher-education arm of the same Catholic ecosystem in NH.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/catholicnh
• YouTubeyoutube.com/c/catholicnh
• Facebookfacebook.com/dioceseofmanchester
• Instagraminstagram.com/dioceseofmanchester
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/roman-catholic-diocese-of-manchester

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Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Subsidiaries5 records

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