About St. Kathryn Parish · Hudson, New Hampshire
St. Kathryn Parish is a Catholic parish in Hudson, New Hampshire, part of the Diocese of Manchester and within the Souhegan Deanery of Hillsborough County. Established in 1968 as a mission church of St. John the Evangelist Parish, it grew rapidly from a small congregation of 221 families into a thriving community that built and dedicated its current church on Dracut Road in 2000. Today the parish offers daily and weekend Masses in English, perpetual-style Eucharistic Adoration, the sacrament of Reconciliation, faith formation for families and catechists, RCIA/RCIC preparation, Vacation Bible School, and a Catholic Young Adult ministry, all under the pastoral care of Rev. Michael R. Monette and Deacon Raymond Marcotte.
- Established
- 1968
- Patron
- Saint Catherine of Siena (spelled 'Kathryn' in the Gaelic form)
- Rector
- Rev. Michael R. Monette
- Diocese
- Diocese of Manchester, New Hampshire (Souhegan Deanery)
Why belong here
St. Kathryn Parish combines a strong Eucharistic devotion with an active, multigenerational community life. The parish maintains daily Mass, extended Eucharistic Adoration (including continuous First Friday adoration), regular Reconciliation, faith formation for children and adults, RCIA/RCIC preparation, Vacation Bible School, a St. Kathryn Young Adult Ministry, and an on-site Religious Goods shop. With its modern 2000-built worship space, an adjoining Emmaus Chapel for daily prayer, and a deep pastoral continuity going back to 1968, it offers Hudson-area Catholics a place to worship, be formed, and serve.
Mass times at St. Kathryn Parish
Weekly Mass schedule
Confession times
- Wednesday 5:30 PM – 6:15 PM
- Saturday 9:15 AM – 10:00 AM
- Saturday 3:00 PM – 3:45 PM
Adoration times
- Wednesday 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM (concludes with Vespers and Benediction 6:30 PM – 7:00 PM)
- First Friday: continuous from after morning Mass until 8:00 AM on First Saturday
About St. Kathryn Parish
St. Kathryn Parish is a Roman Catholic parish in Hudson, New Hampshire, belonging to the Diocese of Manchester. It is situated within the Souhegan Deanery of Hillsborough County. The parish community worships in a modern church dedicated in 2000 on Dracut Road, with a separate Emmaus Chapel used for daily prayer and smaller services. The parish serves Hudson and surrounding communities with daily and Sunday Mass, the sacraments, Eucharistic Adoration, faith formation for all ages, and an active calendar of parish events. Its current pastor is Rev. Michael R. Monette, assisted by Deacon Raymond Marcotte.
Parish History
Saint Kathryn was established in 1968 as a mission church of Saint John the Evangelist Parish — the first Catholic Church built in Hudson. The mission chapel on the corner of Lowell Road and Wason Road was blessed on June 21, 1968, and the Decree of Erection creating Saint Kathryn Parish followed on October 4, 1968. The unusual spelling 'Kathryn' was chosen because the man who donated the land wanted his wife Kathryn to be remembered; the parish is nonetheless named in honor of Saint Catherine of Siena.
The First Church (Wason Road)
The original Saint Kathryn Church on Lowell and Wason Roads served the parish for more than three decades. It was formally closed on June 11, 2000, as the community prepared to move into the new building.
- Dedicated: June 21, 1968
- Closed: June 11, 2000
The Present Church (Dracut Road)
Driven by the 'Project 2000: Saint Kathryn's Going and Growing into the Future' capital campaign, the parish broke ground at its current Dracut Road site at sunset on June 27, 1999. During construction, Sunday Masses were held in the cafeteria at Presentation of Mary Academy and weekday Masses at the former Oblate Retreat House. The new Saint Kathryn Church was dedicated on August 12, 2000, and has been the parish's home ever since.
- Groundbreaking: June 27, 1999
- Dedicated: August 12, 2000
Clergy & Staff
Parish life is led by the pastor and supported by a permanent deacon, parish office staff, and many volunteers. The Parish Office is open Monday–Thursday, 9:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
- Rev. Michael R. Monette — Pastor
- Deacon Raymond Marcotte
- Parish Office: 6 Dracut Road, Hudson, NH 03051
- Phone: (603) 882-7793
- Email: [email protected]
Faith Formation & Religious Education
The parish publishes a dedicated 'Resources for Families & Catechists' page, supporting parents and catechists who accompany children in their faith. The parish's online Participant's Handbook (organized by subject) covers the full range of Catholic teaching in preparation for the sacraments.
- Family catechesis and religious education for children
- Resources for parents and catechists
- Online Participant's Handbook indexed A–Z for sacramental preparation
RCIA / RCIC (Christian Initiation)
St. Kathryn walks adults and children of catechetical age through the Rite of Christian Initiation, using an online Participant's Handbook that walks inquirers through the Catholic faith from A to Z — from the Annunciation to the Sacraments to the Theological Virtues.
- RCIA for adults
- RCIC for children of catechetical age
- Topics include: Holy Orders, Matrimony, Infant Baptism, the Eucharist, Mary, the Magisterium, and more
Children, Youth & Young Adults
Beyond the parish's faith formation program, St. Kathryn runs Vacation Bible School and an active Young Adult Ministry group listed by the Diocese of Manchester's Office of Young Adult Ministry.
- Vacation Bible School (annual summer program)
- St. Kathryn Young Adult Ministry (Hudson)
- Diocesan recognition as a designated Young Adult Ministry site
Parish Community Life
The parish maintains an active community calendar that includes a parish picnic, Vacation Bible School, the annual New Hampshire Catholic Appeal (NHCA), and other seasonal events. The parish surpassed its NHCA target goal the previous year and set a goal of $69,985 for the current appeal.
- Annual Parish Picnic
- Vacation Bible School
- New Hampshire Catholic Appeal (NHCA) annual campaign
- Online Giving program
Saint Kathryn Religious Goods
An on-site Catholic bookstore and gift shop operates out of the parish campus, providing parishioners with devotional items, books, and sacramentals.
- Open Tuesday–Thursday and Saturday, 9:00 AM – noon
Diocese of Manchester
St. Kathryn Parish is a parish of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Manchester, which covers the State of New Hampshire. The parish sits in the Souhegan Deanery of Hillsborough County. It participates in the annual New Hampshire Catholic Appeal (NHCA), which supports Catholic Charities, Catholic education, seminarians, deacons, retired priests, Parable magazine, parishes in need, campus ministry, and Catholic cemeteries.
- Diocese of Manchester
- Souhegan Deanery, Hillsborough County
- Diocesan Parish ID: 901
- Participates in NH Catholic Appeal (NHCA)
Visit, Contact & Connect
Visitors and parishioners are welcomed to the parish office, the church, or the Emmaus Chapel during posted hours. The Sunday 10:30 AM Mass is livestreamed for those unable to attend in person, and the parish maintains an active presence on social media.
- Parish Office: 6 Dracut Road, Hudson, NH 03051 — Monday–Thursday, 9:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
- Church & Emmaus Chapel: 7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. daily
- Phone: (603) 882-7793
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: stkathryns.org
- Facebook, YouTube, Instagram (parish accounts)
Pastors & rectors through the years
- Rev. Gerald F. Chalifour1968 – c. 1970
First pastor; parish began with 221 families and 927 souls.
- Rev. Albion BulgerAdministrator 1970; Pastor 1971 – c. 1976
Appointed administrator June 3, 1970; named pastor December 1, 1971.
- Rev. Aimé BoisselleMarch 10 – June 16, 1976
- Rev. Arthur O. HoudeJune 23, 1976 – c. 1981
- Rev. Eugene PelletierOctober 15, 1981 – c. 1982
- Rev. Patrick IrwinJune 15, 1982 – c. 1991
- Rev. George H. RobichaudOctober 30, 1991 – c. 1992
- Msgr. Joseph E. DesmondAdministrator Feb 7, 1992; Pastor Sept 1, 1992 – Dec 9, 1993
- Rev. Gary J. BelliveauDecember 9, 1993 – c. 2011
Launched 'Project 2000' capital campaign that built the present church on Dracut Road.
- Rev. Joseph M. CooperSeptember 6, 2011 – c. 2019
- Rev. Msgr. Edward KelleyJune 19, 2019 – August 2019
Temporary administrator in the interregnum.
- Rev. Michael R. MonetteAugust 7, 2019 – present
Current pastor.