After more than 100 years of living side by side as neighbors, Loyola University New Orleans and Holy Name of Jesus Parish and School are taking their relationship to the next level. On Tuesday, the heads of all three institutions, together with the Archdiocese of New Orleans, announced via video a new partnership that will help students, families, faculty and staff to grow together in community, faith, learning, ministry and mission.

Join Holy Name of Jesus Young Adults for a Saints Watch Party on Sunday, December 19 at the Parish Center, 6220 LaSalle Place. Enter through the Adoration Chapel doors. Kickoff is at 7:20 p.m. The event will begin following the 7 p.m. Mass.

Holy Name of Jesus Church Presents "Lo, How a Rose: A Christmas Concert" on Monday, December 20 at 7 p.m. in the Church (6367 St. Charles Avenue). Featuring sopranos Nicole Heinen, Rachel Looney, and Irini Kyriakidou and Jonathan Szymanski, piano. With special guests Claire Shackleton, mezzo-soprano; Karen Ray, cello; Alex Mayon, trumpet; and Yuki Tanaka, violin. Admission by donation.

All parishioners are invited to join us for “Joyful Anticipation: An Advent Afternoon of Reflection” presented by Father Mark Thibodeaux. The program will take place on Monday, December 20, from 4-6 p.m. in the Parish Center. A light supper will be provided, and the program will conclude in time for attendees to come over to the church for our Christmas concert.