Rest for Every Heart
Join us for an evening of joy and gratitude for all God has done for St. Gianna’s Place!
2025 was a remarkable year for our ministry, and our leadership team and our residents are excited to share how we’ve grown. Additionally, we’re pleased to announce that this year’s keynote speaker is Fr. Marc Montminy. Fr. Marc has served the Diocese of New Hampshire for nearly 50 years as a parish priest, director of Catholic Charismatic Renewal, director of the Cursillo Movement, and as a presenter for retreats. Please see his biography below:
May 28, 2026
Castleton Banquet and Conference Center
58 Enterprise Drive, Windham, NH
5:00 – 6:15 PM: silent auction, raffles, cocktails
6:30 PM: dinner
7:15 PM: speakers
Fr. Marc Montminy was ordained on May 7, 1977 at St. Joseph Cathedral in Manchester, NH. During his years of priesthood, he has served the Diocese of NH in many capacities. Following his ordination, Fr. Marc served as a parochial vicar at St. Joseph In Salem from 1977-1982. From 1982 to 1995, he was appointed as Spiritual Director for Spiritual Renewal Services. In that capacity, Father was director of Catholic Charismatic Renewal, spiritual director of the Cursillo Movement, and presenter of retreat for various groups in the Diocese and beyond. For years he gave retreats to men, women, couples, and young adults. Along with Mr. Russ Sweeney, Fr. Marc began Prison Ministry (Kairos) in the state of N.H. Fr. worked in the Manchester Christian Life Center, founded Joseph House of Prayer, and for many years was the Chairman of the Diocesan Liturgical Committee. In 1984, Bishop Gendron asked Fr. Marc to open an Office of Worship which he directed until 1995. In 2000, along with some very visionary parishioners, he was instrumental in the founding of Holy Family Academy.
Fr. Marc has given Parish Missions throughout New England and Canada, and served as pastor for 21 years at Ste. Marie in Manchester, 15 years at Sacred Heart in Manchester, 11 years at St. Michael in Exeter and St. Mary in Newmarket, and is currently pastor of Saints Mary and Joseph in Salem.
Fr. Marc received the title of Monsignor in December of 2022 when he was elevated to Chaplain of His Holiness by Pope Francis.
At St. Gianna’s Place there is Rest for Every Heart as we offer our residents time and space to rest, recover, and rebuild their lives. Your support will allow our ministry to thrive as we offer God’s love and grace to our moms and their children. Please join us!