Fr. Moe
Revised June 30, 2002

For the children, it's easier to pronounce than "Fr. Maurice" or "Fr. Larochelle". As for the adults, my mom called me "Maurice" when she was angry at me and my football coach called me "Larochelle" when he wanted me to run in a play, but my family has always called me "Moe". I would feel very much like family if this were how you referred to me.

I was born and raised in Manchester, NH, where I attended Catholic school through 6th grade. After giving the Holy Cross Sisters many gray hairs, my parents placed me at South Side JH. Later I attended and graduated from Manchester Menorial High. While there I lettered in track and football. My experience in high school sports has kept me interested in exercise and fittness -- at least to justify my passion for eating!

After working as a mover, constructioon laborer, sheetrocker, roofer, truck driver, and for the Manchester Police department, I became interested in the priesthood (after all, I had tried everything else!). I began studies for my Ba at St. Anselm College. While there I worked as a detective in a department store to pay for tuition and keep my car on the road. During that time, I continued to attend daily Mass while discerning my calling.

After graduation from "St. A's" the Diocese accepted me for studies and since Fr. Ham was the vocation director at that time, it is his fault that I am here. Our Bishop sent me to Mount Saint Mary's Seminary in Emmitsburg, MD, where I received the proper education and degrees for ordination to the priesthood. Up to this point I have not given any dates so that you can keep guessing my age. Guess low and you will be my new best friend!

I was ordained June 6th, 1987. I served as associate pastor of St. Marie parish for six years and was named pastor of All Saints parish in Lancaster/Jefferson from 1993 to 2000. If you ever went to "Santa's Village" during those years, you may have passed the mission church called St. Agnes in Jefferson where I also said Mass.

During the last two years I have been pastor at St. Mark the Evangelist parish in Londonderry. As you can see, I have been to the north and the south. Now, our Lord Jesus has sent me to the east to serve you.

I look forward to a bright future of sharing the Love of God our Father, the personal presence of Jesus Christ His Son and the power of their Holy Spirit. I am respectfully yours in Christ Jesus,

Fr. Moe