Child Safe

Did you know that the Diocese of Manchester has a Code of Conduct? This Code of Conduct, known as Serving Christ, Serving Others, applies to all Church personnel. "Church personnel" not only refers to priests, deacons and religious men and women, it also includes all those who regularly work or volunteer at diocesan parishes, schools and camps. The Code of Conduct is available at the link on the right. If you have any questions or concerns, you may also contact our Safe Environment Coordinator, Lynn Fitzpatrick through the parish office.

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.

Employees and volunteers in the Catholic Church in New Hampshire, in addition to reporting to DCYF, that know of or suspect sexual abuse of a minor by Church personnel must also report it to: 

1. Local law enforcement and the Delegate for Ministerial Conduct if the abuse involves a minor
2. Delegate for Ministerial Conduct if the abuse involves a person who is no longer a minor

Delegate for Ministerial Conduct - 603-669-3100

If you or a loved one has experienced abuse by someone representing the Catholic Church, we urge you to contact the Diocesan Office for Healing and Pastoral Care at (603) 669-3100, Ext. 110. Help is available.