Saint Raphael Parish
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MASS TIMES: Saturdays at 4:00pm; Sundays at 7:30am, 9:30am, 5:00pm; Mondays - Fridays at 12 noon. The Isaaks also designed Saint Anselm Abbey Church.
A Profile of Saint Raphael the Archangel Parish:
Founded in 1888, as Manchester's mill-based economy was reaching its height, Saint Raphael is now a community of faith for approximately 3,000 persons from some 900 families. Situated in southwestern Manchester, the parish continues to serve the descendants of the first German and Irish immigrants for whom it was established. The parish is operated by the Benedictine monks of Saint Anselm Abbey in Goffstown on behalf of the Diocese of Manchester; at present, one monk is assigned as pastor and assistance from others is provided as needed. Today, the parish complex consists of Saint Raphael Church, constructed in 1964; the parish rectory, built in 1907; Saint Benedict Academy, opened in 1964, and the parish religious education center in the original Saint Raphael building of 1888. Unlike some churches of the 1960s criticized for their spare interiors and uninspiring exteriors, the Saint Raphael Church building is both functional and aesthetically pleasing - a tribute to the architects and monastic ethos that helped design it. The contemporary Italianate-style church, designed by architects Andrew and Nicholas Isaak of Manchester, includes a belfry, baptistery and daily Mass worship space, the Saint Benedict Chapel, as well a fully fitted kitchen, hall and classrooms for religious education on the basement level.
TWENTY-SIXTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME, September 27, 2026
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09/24/2026
Save the date and join us for our annual Blessing of the Animals, Saturday, October 3rd at 11am. Please see flyer for details. All are welcome!
09/23/2026
Please join us this weekend as we celebrate the Feast of our Parish Patron Saint - Saint Raphael the Archangel. Please note that the receptions will take place in the Rectory following the 9AM and 5PM Masses on Sunday.
09/23/2026
Beginning this coming weekend, September 26th and 27th, our new Mass schedule takes effect. See the flyer for details on changes to our schedule, including weekend Masses and Confession times.
TWENTY-FIFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME, September 20, 2026
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09/16/2026
We invite you to join us in praying for the repose of the soul of Donald “Nuggs” D. Welch, and for the comfort of his family and friends during this time of loss.
https://www.connorhealy.com/obituary/donald-nuggs-welch
09/14/2026
We invite you to join us in praying for Mary Barry, and for the comfort of her family and friends during this time of loss. For those who wish to pay their respects, the Funeral Mass will be held Thursday, September 17th at 10AM at Saint Raphael Parish church.
https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/unionleader/name/mary-barry-obituary?id=62357669
TWENTY-FOURTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME, September 13, 2026, 5:00pm
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09/13/2026
Grandparents hold a unique vocation in our families—one rooted in love and wisdom. Today we celebrate and remember our Grandparents and the tremendous role they play in our life and in our faith!
If you are a grandparent, and looking for a community of fellow grandparents to share moments of prayer, reflection, and friendly conversation, we invite you to be a part of the Grandparents' Faith Café! Hosted online via Zoom on the second Tuesday of every month. Visit: https://www.catholicgrandparentsassociation.org/
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103 Walker Street
Manchester, NH
03102
Opening Hours
| Monday | 9am - 12pm |
| 12:30pm - 2pm | |
| Tuesday | 9am - 12pm |
| 12:30pm - 2pm | |
| Wednesday | 9am - 12pm |
| 12:30pm - 2pm | |
| Thursday | 9am - 12pm |
| 12:30pm - 2pm | |
| Saturday | 3pm - 3:45pm |
| Sunday | 4pm - 4:45pm |
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