Holy Name of Mary Church

Holy Name of Mary Church Holy Name of Mary is a beautiful Catholic church located in Historic Algiers Point and is only a ferry ride from the French Quarter and Downtown New Orleans.

Founded in 1848 and originally named Saint Bartholomew, (in honor of the family that donated the land), this was the first Catholic parish in Algiers. In 1872 the parish was renamed Holy Name of Mary, and in 1873 its first wood-framed church was constructed several blocks from the current site. Irreparable damage from the 1915 hurricane and other structural problems plagued the lofty spire structu

re and, as result, it was dismantled in 1927. The present Gothic revival structure was then built and dedicated on November 25, 1929. The Marist Fathers assumed the administration of the parish in early June of 1865. The seventh Archbishop, James Blenk, S.M., was pastor from 1897 to 1899. The parish continued under Marist administration until June 1999, at which time it reverted back to the archdiocese. In August 2009 St. Julian Eymard Parish was merged with Holy Name of Mary. The parish today has a diverse membership of approximately 1000 families.

There’s more progress this week, especially to the ceiling! Please note- The rectory office will be closed for Labor Day...
09/07/2026

There’s more progress this week, especially to the ceiling!
Please note- The rectory office will be closed for Labor Day, reopening Tuesday. We pray you have a safe and blessed day!

09/03/2026

Phase I of our new cathedral design is well underway, expected completion within a month.

Phase I is underway for the new cathedral design! This phase is fully funded from last year’s fundraising efforts. Scaff...
08/16/2026

Phase I is underway for the new cathedral design! This phase is fully funded from last year’s fundraising efforts. Scaffolding will be up until October.

Last week, we were blessed to have Archbishop Checchio visit Holy Name of Mary. His presence, message, and celebration ...
07/19/2026

Last week, we were blessed to have Archbishop Checchio visit Holy Name of Mary. His presence, message, and celebration of the Holy Mass were a blessing to our parish family.

Thank you, Archbishop Checchio, for taking the time to visit our community, and encourage us to continue living the Gospel.

Please join us in praying for the Archbishop and for our parish as we continue to grow together in faith and service.

We will be honoring all mothers at next week’s masses. You can further honor your mother, living or deceased, for $25 pe...
04/29/2026

We will be honoring all mothers at next week’s masses. You can further honor your mother, living or deceased, for $25 per name for 5 weekend masses ($5 per mass). Please print the name clearly with the donation and drop it in the basket this weekend, or call the rectory 504-362-5511.

Address

500 Eliza Street
New Orleans, LA
70114

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 12pm
1pm - 3pm
Tuesday 9am - 12pm
1pm - 3pm
Wednesday 9am - 12pm
1pm - 3pm
Thursday 9am - 12pm
1pm - 3pm
Friday 9am - 12pm
1pm - 3pm

Telephone

+15043625511

Website

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