Capital Campaign

Every once in a while, a Catholic parish and school like Holy Name of Jesus has the opportunity to expand its reach and further impact both its own faith community and that of the surrounding neighborhoods. This chance does not come along very often, and when it does, it is indeed a strategic moment in the history of that institution. That is exactly where Holy Name of Jesus is today. God has blessed our efforts. We are seeing greater attendance at our Masses; enrollment is growing in our school; financial support is increasing, and people are seeking to become more engaged in their faith. 

As we look at the history and tradition of Holy Name of Jesus Parish and School here in New Orleans, it is abundantly clear what a profound difference this Catholic institution has already made in the lives of so many women, men, and children. 

In the coming year, we hope to embark on a capital campaign to build on this positive momentum and provide lasting enhancements to our parish and school facilities to benefit all members of the HNJ community.

We are excited to be partnering with a national development firm, the Institute for Parish and School Development (ISPD), for the first stage of the campaign, which is our feasibility study. 

Over the next few months, we will be seeking input from our community in a variety of ways, including Listening and Input Sessions, online and in-pew surveys and personal interviews with stakeholders (parents, parishioners, alumni).

The four main components of our strategic vision include:

• Creating an Endowment Fund for Justice and Outreach

• Building a New HNJ School and Parish Life Center

• Renovation and Restoration of the Church

• Renovation and Restoration of the Current School Building 

We look forward to exploring these possibilities with our community over the coming months. ​​​​​If you have questions about the Capital Campaign, please contact Amy Nolan, Director of Advancement, anolan@hnjschool.org.

Thank you for your support!

Campaign Overview / Q&A Document