Holy Name Of Jesus Catholic Church

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.

12/11/2025

Thank you to everyone who joined us for our Community Dinner on Monday night, hosted by the HNJ School Parent Teacher Club. We shared a delicious holiday meal, enjoyed wonderful fellowship, and kicked off the Christmas season in the best way together.

A special thank you to the PTC for sponsoring this wonderful event. We are grateful for our joyful community and for all who make these moments so special. Merry Christmas! 🎄✨

12/10/2025

On the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception, Father Mark blessed our new statues of Mary and Jesus in the Blessed Mother Garden at the Church. All are welcome to enjoy this garden and sit with our Blessed Mother and her Son in prayer.

12/08/2025

All are welcome to join us for a Prayer Vigil & Rosary for Victims of Immigration Raids on Tuesday, December 9, at 5:30 p.m. at Holy Name of Jesus Church (6367 St. Charles Avenue).

If you are unable to join us in person, the Prayer Vigil and Rosary will be livestreamed here: https://www.youtube.com/c/HNJChurchNewOrleans