About St. John the Baptist Church
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Our parish was founded as Saint Jean Baptiste in 1873 (10 years before the founding of the Manchester Diocese) for a majority population of French-Canadian immigrants. It is still affectionately known by many as St. Jean's. In our 140+ years of history, we have weathered many storms (including our church being literally struck by lightning) and endured many changes (like going from French-speaking to English-speaking).
And still, our noble wooden church stands gracefully at the crest of Main Street, inviting all who enter through our doors into the Fullness of Life in Christ. Grateful for the faith-filled tradition of our forebears and building upon our rich history, our parish is committed to providing the Sacraments and needed ministry to many more generations to come. As you read the vibrant history of our Suncook parish, please keep in mind that we are currently living the future history of St. John the Baptist – join us!
