Ubi Petrus

Today we pray for Bishop Odore Gendron, Bishop Emeritus of the Diocese of Manchester.

He was ordained to the priesthood in 1947 and ordained to the episcopate in 1975.  He retired as Bishop of the Diocese in 1990.

May he use his role and gifts as successor of the Apostles to assist fellow members of the Body of Christ and to draw new men and women to the Lord.  May Mary care for him, take him by the hand and lead him to her Son.

Today we pray for Rev. Deacon Frank Gallinaro and Rev. Deacon John Morrow.

Deacon Gallinaro was ordained in 1983 and serves Sacred Heart Parish and Ste. Marie’s Parish in Manchester.

Deacon Morrow was ordained in 1994 and serves Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish in Concord.

May they always take their example from St. Stephen, Deacon and Protomartyr.  May they give all they have and are in service to the Church and their fellow men.  May Mary watch over them and lead them to her Son.

Today we pray for Rev. Robert Gorski and Rev. Maurice Lacroix.

Fr. Gorski was ordained in 1980 and is pastor of St. Pius X’s Parish in Manchester.

Fr. Lacroix was ordained in 1954 and is currently retired.

May they find new ways to show forth Your image, Lord, and may they be true stewards and strong shepherds in your field.  May Mary watch over them and guard them and guide them to You, her Son.

Today we pray for Rev. Daniel Deveau and Rev Robert Glasgow.

Fr. Deveau was ordained in 1975 and is pastor of St. Marguerite d’Youville’s Parish in Groveton.

Fr. Glasgow was ordained in 1985 and is currently serving as a military chaplain.

Lord watch over their work and guide them in all they do; make them fruitful in their labors and help them to draw new souls to You.  May Mary care for them, take them by the hand and lead them to You, her Son.

Today we pray for Rev. Norman Comtois OMI and Rev. John Sledziona CM.

Fr. Comtois is the Spiritual Director and Pastoral Counselor at the Berakah Center in Pittsfield.

Fr. Sledziona was ordained in 1970 and serves as the Directory of Clergy Formation at Sacred Heart Parish in Concord.

May their ministries be founded and centered on and directed to Christ who redeems us; may they find themselves each day more conformed to Him and may they draw souls to the only One who is Truth.  May Mary watch over them and protect them and lead them to her Son.

Today we pray for Rev. Dennis Broussard and Rev. John Finnigan.

I am unfortunately unable to find any information on Fr. Broussard – should you have any, please drop me a note in the combox.

Fr. Finnigan was ordained in 1961 and is a retired priest-in-residence at St. John the Baptist’s Parish in Suncook.

May their service to the Lord and His Church never be forgotten and only their be ever before the eyes of the Lord.  May they always be strengthened in their work in the Lord’s vineyard and through their work win souls to Christ.  May Mary look after them and keep them ever close to her and draw them ever closer to her Son.

Today we pray for all women and men religious.  In particular we pray for the orders serving throughout this Diocese, including the Franciscans, Benedictines, Carmelites, Daughters of Charity, Sisters of the Holy Cross, Sisters Adorers of the Precious Blood and Oblate Missionaries of Mary Immaculate.

Lord, bless their work in your field; grant them success in their endeavors and a deepening of their understanding of their vocational call.  Grant that they may be for us all an example of giving up everything to serve You.  May Mary hold them close, take them by the hand and lead them to You, her Son.

Tody we pray for Bishop Francis Christian, Auxiliary Bishop of the Diocese of Manchester.

Bishop Christian was ordained to the priesthood in 1968 and to the episcopate in 1996 as Auxiliary Bishop of Manchester, a position he holds to this day.

May he fulfill his call as a successor of the apostles with a great zeal and help our Bishop to lead this flock on its path Home and draw new souls to Christ.  May Mary watch over him and protect him and lead him to her Son.

Today we pray for Rev. Gerard Boucher and Rev. Peter Dumont.

Fr. Boucher was ordained in 1953 and is now retired.

Fr. Dumont was ordained in 1971 and is pastor of St. Paul’s Parish in Candia and St. Peter’s Parish in Auburn.

Lord, grant them many years of service in your vineyard; help them to serve You in all they do and open to others the glory of Your Gospel.  May Mary watch over them and shelter them and lead them to You, her Son.

Today we pray for Rev. Deacon Robert Gagnon and Rev. Deacon William Mullen.

Deacon Gagnon was ordained in 2002 and serves St. Joseph’s Parish in Dover.

Deacon Mullen was also ordained in 2002 and serves St. Anne’s Parish in Hampstead.

May they always follow the example of St. Stephen, Deacon and Protomartyr, in their wholehearted service of Christ and His Church.  May their ministries be fruitful and may they give of all they have and draw souls to Christ.  May Mary guard and support them and lead them to her Son.