Parish History
Holy Family Catholic Church was organized on September 4, 1957, by Bishop Richard Gerow of the Diocese of Jackson. At that time, Northeast Jackson was experiencing rapid growth, and the nearest Catholic parish, St. Richard’s, was several miles away. Monsignor Michael Glynn was appointed as the first pastor, serving a community of young families who had previously attended St. Richard’s.
The first chapel, seating 375, along with two classrooms, was dedicated in January 1959. Soon after, Holy Family Catholic School was established. By 1963, additional classrooms, a cafeteria, a convent, and a rectory were built and dedicated.
Over the years, the parish experienced both growth and challenges. Shifts in the local population led to declining enrollment, and the school closed in the late 1980s. In the late 1990s, plans were made for a new church building. On October 6, 2002, parishioners celebrated the dedication of the new church by Bishop William Houck. Thanks to fundraising and a generous benefactor, the mortgage was paid off early, and a note‑burning ceremony was held on December 11, 2005.
Today, Holy Family continues to serve the Jackson community through liturgical ministry, faith formation, Catholic Charities, and outreach efforts such as Stewpot and Prison Ministry. The parish also embraces modern communication through its website and social media presence.
Despite changes in membership over time, Holy Family remains steadfast in its mission to serve God and the spiritual needs of its people.
The first chapel, seating 375, along with two classrooms, was dedicated in January 1959. Soon after, Holy Family Catholic School was established. By 1963, additional classrooms, a cafeteria, a convent, and a rectory were built and dedicated.
Over the years, the parish experienced both growth and challenges. Shifts in the local population led to declining enrollment, and the school closed in the late 1980s. In the late 1990s, plans were made for a new church building. On October 6, 2002, parishioners celebrated the dedication of the new church by Bishop William Houck. Thanks to fundraising and a generous benefactor, the mortgage was paid off early, and a note‑burning ceremony was held on December 11, 2005.
Today, Holy Family continues to serve the Jackson community through liturgical ministry, faith formation, Catholic Charities, and outreach efforts such as Stewpot and Prison Ministry. The parish also embraces modern communication through its website and social media presence.
Despite changes in membership over time, Holy Family remains steadfast in its mission to serve God and the spiritual needs of its people.