Holy Name Of Jesus Catholic Church

07/01/2026

This weekend, we are delighted to welcome Father Mark Kramer, S.J., as he celebrates his first Masses as Pastor of Holy Name of Jesus Parish.

Please join us at any of our weekend Masses to meet Father Mark and extend a warm Holy Name welcome as he begins this new chapter with our parish family.

We look forward to growing together in faith under his leadership. Welcome to Holy Name of Jesus, Father Mark!

Read his letter of introduction:
https://hnjchurch.org/news/welcome-father-mark-kramer-sj

04/05/2026

This is the day the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it.

03/26/2026

Please join us for a celebration to thank Father Mark Thibodeaux, SJ for his ministry at Holy Name of Jesus Parish and to wish him well as he takes on his new assignment.

Monday, April 6, 2026
5:00-7:30 p.m.
Holy Name of Jesus Parish Center
6220 LaSalle Place

03/26/2026

As our Lenten journey comes to an end, we enter into the Easter Triduum, the most sacred time of the Church year.

We invite you to make time for these beautiful liturgies. The Lord’s Supper, the Lord’s Passion, and the Easter Vigil draw us into the mystery at the heart of our faith.

Our parish newsletter includes the full Holy Week and Easter schedule, including our 11 a.m. Family Mass, along with details about our Easter Egg Hunt, Easter Lunch, and Father Mark’s farewell celebration.

We hope you will join us.

https://mailchi.mp/hnjchurch/hnjeaster2026

03/06/2026

Our pastor, Father Mark E. Thibodeaux, SJ, announced today that he has been called to a new mission as Novice Director for the Jesuits, beginning after Easter. In a letter to the parish and school community, he shared his heartfelt gratitude for the Holy Name family and reflected on the many blessings of serving here.

Read his letter to the community here:
https://www.hnjchurch.org/news/a-message-from-father-mark-e-thibodeaux-sj

02/11/2026

🎭 Mardi Gras & Ash Wednesday Schedule ✝️

As we celebrate Mardi Gras and prepare to enter the Lenten season, please note the following Mass times and schedule changes:

Ash Wednesday – February 18
Masses at 7 a.m., 12:30 p.m., and 5:30 p.m.
All Masses will be held in the Church.

Schedule Adjustments:
• Sunday, February 15: No 6 p.m. Mass (Church) and no 5 p.m. Mass (Loyola Chapel)
• Monday, February 16: Regular Mass schedule, 7 a.m. (Church) and 12:30 p.m. (Loyola Chapel)
• Mardi Gras Day, Tuesday, February 17: One Mass at 9 a.m. (Church)

The parish office will close at Noon on Thursday, February 12 and will reopen on Ash Wednesday, February 18.

We look forward to beginning this holy season together. 💜💛💚

02/11/2026

Holy Name of Jesus Church offers a Guide to Lenten Renewal to accompany you throughout Lent, with opportunities within our parish and community for prayer, reflection, and service. We encourage you to take a few minutes to check it out and explore ways to grow in your relationship with God.

https://mailchi.mp/hnjchurch/holy-name-of-jesus-lent2026

01/03/2026

Today is the Feast of the Most Holy Name of Jesus!

Today the Society of Jesus celebrates its Titular Feast of the Most Holy Name of Jesus.

St. Ignatius and his first companions desired that their new Society be "designated by the name Jesus," and this was granted by Pope Paul III in September 1540 when he approved the Society of Jesus.

12/16/2025

Join us as we celebrate the joy of Christmas and welcome the New Year together in prayer and thanksgiving. 🎄✨

Please see the dates and times below for our Christmas and New Year’s Masses:

Christmas Eve | December 24
Daily Mass: 7 a.m. in the Church (no 12:30 p.m. Mass)
Family Vigil Masses: 4 p.m. and 6 p.m.
Midnight Vigil Mass: 10 p.m.

Christmas Day | December 25
Solemnity of the Nativity of our Lord (Holy Day of Obligation)
Masses: 8 a.m. and 10 a.m.

New Year’s Eve | December 31
Daily Mass: 7 a.m. in the Church (no 12:30 p.m. Mass)
Vigil Mass: 5:30 p.m. in the Church

New Year’s Day | January 1
Solemnity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of God (Holy Day of Obligation)
Mass: 9 a.m. in the Church (no 7 a.m. or 12:30 p.m. Mass)

We look forward to celebrating this holy season with you and your family.

12/12/2025

We are so grateful to Jesuits USA Central and Southern for spotlighting our wonderful hospitality ministry at Holy Name of Jesus Church, made possible by many generous volunteers who help us to make so many people feel welcome and included!

At Holy Name of Jesus Parish in New Orleans, pizza nights, holiday meals and Friday breakfasts are bringing people together.