Established in 1884, the Diocese of Manchester is a Catholic church that offers worship services. The church has more than 100 parishes and 15 missions. It operates a finance council that serves as the principal consulting body for the diocesan bishop regarding the administration of the temporal goods. The church s long range planning commission offers advisory services. Its pastoral council serves as a consulting body to the Bishop of Manchester in matters that pertain to the pastoral life of the church in New Hampshire. The church s presbyteral council advises for matters related to pastoral governance. Its safe environment council assists and advises the Office for Ministerial Conduct in identifying programs and initiatives that would further promote and ensure a safe environment in the Catholic Church in New Hampshire.