Meet our clergy.

  • Father Andrew Nelson

    Fr. Andrew joined St. Ignatius and St. Mary Parishes as Pastor in 2017. Prior to that, he was stationed in Berlin, NH and at the Cathedral in Manchester. For many years, Fr. Andrew was a Catholic school teacher before discerning a call to priesthood. He is also a writer for Parable Magazine and his column has won many prizes, including #1 Column! Originally from Vermont, he enjoys hiking, skiing, traveling adventures, and warm mugs of black tea

  • Deacon David Divins

    Originally from Colorado, Deacon Dave was ordained in the Archdiocese of Washington (D.C.) in 2010. He has a PhD in Oceanography and is the Associate Director of the UNH Institute for the Study of Earth, Oceans, and Space. Deacon Dave teaches our Baptism classes and works with the RCIA team to educate our incoming adult candidates. He and his wife, Ebbe, have three adult children and live in Barrington.