Capital Campaign
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hard hats today...happy students tomorrow!Every day brings us closer to opening doors to new classrooms, a new gym, and a bright future for our students. Meaningful naming opportunities remain as we enter the final phase of construction.
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HNJ School bricks & paversEstablished in 1891, Holy Name of Jesus School is located in the Uptown area of New Orleans and serves more than 550 students from infancy through 7th grade. Our new classroom building and gymnasium will feature a special installation of commemorative bricks and pavers at the Mother McAuley Entrance, named in honor of the founder of the Sisters of Mercy. This meaningful project offers a lasting way to honor a loved one, including alumni, students, educators, families, and friends.
We are pleased to offer two size options: 4" x 8" bricks and 8" x 8" pavers, with your choice of text-only engraving or text paired with one of several clip-art icons. Mini replicas are also available for purchase.
Deadline for Spring Grand Opening Installation: March 1, 2026 -
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Your Gift: Your impact
Two years ago, we launched our capital campaign with an ambitious goal: to raise $5 million to construct a new early childhood wing with a foundation strong enough to support a gymnasium in the future.
What began as a dream quickly gained extraordinary momentum. Through the faith, generosity, and vision of our community, our initial goal grew to $7 million, and with it, so did our belief in what was possible. As of today, our Foundations for the Future capital campaign has raised $9 million!
Recognizing this moment of grace and momentum, our School Board and Finance Council approved a $4.2 million construction loan, allowing us to expand the project to include the gymnasium now rather than waiting for a future phase.
When completed in May 2026, this new building will strengthen our mission for generations to come and include:
10 new classrooms for infants through PK3, addressing early childhood growth and accessibility.
A new ADA-compliant elevator, ensuring access for all.
Student restrooms on every floor, eliminating the need for lower and middle school students to travel to the first floor.
New art and music studios, enhancing the creative experience of every student.
A full-size gymnasium, complete with an indoor elevated running track, locker rooms, and a concession area—a true community gathering space and the cornerstone of our athletic program.
With a solid long-term financial plan underpinned by growing enrollment, we are confident in our ability to pay off our construction loan over its 12-year term. However, we are now entering a new phase, one that invites transformational giving to retire this debt early, freeing the school from financial burden and accelerating our next wave of campus improvements.
Your gift at this moment can have a remarkable impact:A gift of $100,000 now saves $100,000 in interest expense and 4 months of payments.
A gift of $1 million now saves $850,000 in interest expense and 3 years of payments.
A gift of $2 million now saves $1.4 million in interest expense and 6 years of payments.
A gift of $3 million now saves $1.7 million in interest expense and 8 years of payments.
A gift of $3.5 million now pays off the project completely, saving $1.8 million in interest expense and earning naming rights to The Greater Glory of God Gymnasium.
Your leadership gift will not only bring this vision to life but will also ensure that future students benefit from the resources, programs, and spaces that allow them to thrive academically, physically, and spiritually.
We would be honored to meet with you personally to share more about the project and discuss how your generosity can shape the next chapter of our school’s legacy.
