St. Patrick Parish (Diocese of Manchester)
St. Patrick’s Parish is in New Hampshire (United States) and is part of the Diocese of Manchester.
It is dedicated to Saint Patrick.
| St. Patrick’s Parish | |
| Dedication: | Saint Patrick |
| Venerated Saints: | |
| Diocese: | Diocese of Manchester |
| Deanery: | Souhegan Deanery |
| Address: | 29 Spring Street, Nashua, NH 03060 |
| Coordinates: | 42.7606, -71.4675 |
| City: | Nashua, NH |
| Subdivision: | New Hampshire |
| Country: | United States |
| County: | Hillsborough County |
| Website: | https://www.stpatricksnashua.org |
| Founded: | 1858 |
| School: | No |
| Email: | office@stpatricksnashua.org |
History
St. Patrick’s Parish in Nashua, New Hampshire, was established in 1858 to serve the growing Catholic population, particularly Irish immigrants drawn to the area by the industrialization of the 19th century. It is one of the oldest parishes in the Diocese of Manchester, predating the diocese’s erection in 1884 by Pope Leo XIII. The original church was built in the late 1850s, but the current structure, a Romanesque-style building, was completed in 1908 under the leadership of Rev. John E. Barry. The parish has historically been a spiritual and cultural anchor for Nashua’s Irish Catholic community. In 2007, St. Patrick’s Parish absorbed the nearby St. Casimir Parish, which had served Polish immigrants, consolidating their sacramental records and community. The parish has remained active in outreach and worship, adapting to the evolving needs of its congregation over its 167-year history.
Special features
- Romanesque architecture of the 1908 church, characterized by its robust stone facade and arched windows, reflecting early 20th-century ecclesiastical design.
- Annual St. Patrick’s Day celebrations, honoring the parish’s patron saint and Irish heritage with Masses, processions, and community events.
- Historical significance as one of Nashua’s earliest Catholic parishes, tied to the city’s industrial boom and immigrant legacy.
- Community outreach programs, including food pantries and support for local families, continuing a tradition of service.
Related parishes
- St. Christopher Parish – Located in Nashua, it shares a history of serving the city’s Catholic population and has collaborated on diocesan events.
- Parish of the Transfiguration – In Manchester, it absorbed another St. Patrick Parish in 2007, reflecting regional parish consolidations in the diocese.