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Welcome to Holy Name of Jesus Parish. Holy Name Parish was established on the upper West Side of Manhattan in 1868. We are a vibrant urban ministry in the Roman Catholic Church within the Franciscan tradition.
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Welcome Letter
My friends,
On behalf of my Franciscan brothers and sisters, the members of our Pastoral Staff and the community of the Holy Name of Jesus, a warm welcome to our website. I hope you will find this a helpful resource for learning about us and the many services and programs offered through our faith community. You may want to click on to a recent copy of our Parish Bulletin or take a look at the upcoming events section of our site. Also, take some time to familiarize yourself with our parish staff and be sure to follow the links to the Franciscan Community Center and Holy Name School. If you imagine yourself being comfortable here, stop into one of our weekend liturgies. Meet some of the members of our community and I’m sure you’ll feel drawn to become a part of us by registering as a member.
Our roots as a parish family go back to 1865. Masses were first celebrated in a small, wooden structure that accommodated only about four hundred. Now our “Cathedral of the Upper West-Side” is home to a richly diverse group of people – representing over fifty nations, who gather each weekend to share in the celebration of the sacraments. Our Mission Statement challenges us to continually strive to be a sacred place where the living and worshipping faith community welcomes and extends hospitality to all, in particular, the alienated and the poor.
As you read about us you’ll notice that we are a Franciscan community. We are formed and fashioned in the spirituality of St. Francis of Assisi. If you choose to get to know us, it’s our hope that you will quickly discover what it is that makes us unique and special to so many. In the spirit of St. Francis it is people who are most important to us. We believe that through the sacrament of Baptism all are called to ministry. We want to help women, men, children to experience that call as we attempt to preach the Word of God relevantly, celebrate the sacraments meaningfully and console the searching and suffering sensitively.
As you explore our website please think about possible areas where God may be inviting you to discover and share your own talents in service of the Church here at Holy Name. The Peace Prayer of St. Francis reminds us that, “it is in giving that we receive”. When we work together to fulfill our common mission and reach out to those in need, so many surprising things become possible.
Please know that whoever you are and wherever you come from, you are always welcome at Holy Name. Our parish, our community center, our school are here to serve you. I invite you to consider living, worshipping and serving side-by-side with us in this wonderful community of faith.
Peace and everything good,
(Rev.) Daniel T. Kenna, O.F.M. Pastor
Upcoming Events
Fri., July 02, 10:00 AM
Registration Now Open for Religious Education
Download the forms here - English, French or Spanish. Forms also available in the Parish Office. Classes Begin September 12!
Sun., August 01, 3:00 PM
Baptême des Enfants
Bébés et Enfants de moins de 7 ans
Sun., August 08, 3:00 PM
Children’s Baptism in English
Infants and children under 7 years old
Sun., August 15, 3:00 PM
Bautismo para los niños/as
Bebés y niños menores de 7 años
Sun., August 29, 9:00 AM
Register today for Religious Ed classes
Registration will follow each Mass on Sunday August 29