Catholic War Veterans & Auxiliary – Post 1755

Serving God, Country, and Community for Over 75 Years

We are the Catholic War Veterans and Auxiliary of the United States of America, proudly chartered to St. Martin’s Church in Somersworth, NH since 1949. Our mission—For God, For Country, For Home—guides our commitment to supporting local veterans, Catholic schools, parishes, and youth programs throughout the region.

  • Post & Unit 1755 – Chartered to St. Martin’s Church

    • State Commander Contact: Scott Demers – 603-516-5433

    • Post Commander: Maurice “Moe” Cote – 207-708-0825

    • Auxiliary President: Lois Biehler - 580-458-8173

    • Mailing Address:
      Catholic War Veterans & Auxiliary
      Department of New Hampshire
      PO Box 4321
      Manchester, NH 03108-4321
      (Local mail can be sent to the Parish Office)

    • Sponsor the Parish Picnic Magician

    • Host the Keeping Christ in Christmas coloring & poster contest

      • Includes a Capstone Artist’s Reception

      • Annual donations to participating organizations

    • Support local Catholic ministries and schools

      • $3,000+ donated annually

      • $5,000+ contributed to the Parish Life Center

    • Recognize outstanding parishioners at our annual banquet

    • Next Somersworth banquet: 2027

    • Veterans: 90+ days of active-duty service and practicing Catholic or completed sacraments

    • Auxiliary: Catholics related to a veteran within 2 degrees (spouse, child, sibling, grandchild, niece/nephew, etc.)

Upcoming Events

Corporate Mass – Sunday, November 2, 2025
📍 St. Martin’s Church – 9:00 AM Mass
Members gather 15 minutes before Mass and process to reserved seating. Parish breakfast follows—courtesy of CWV.