HNU Campus Ministry

06/13/2026

01/31/2026

https://crezzio.com/real-estate/oakland-holy-names-campus-redevelopment-housing-project

Plans have been filed to redevelop Oakland's 60-acre former Holy Names University campus into a 165-home community while preserving its historic chapel and theater.

06/18/2024

Hard to believe a year has passed since the university closed. I am blessed to have been part of the university community for 9 years. Great to continue relationships with some of the Holy Names sisters, faculty, staff and of course students.

11/21/2023

Blessings to all as we celebrate Thanksgiving. In spite of the many challenges, we have much to be grateful for!

09/21/2023

Greetings Holy Names University community! As we begin a new chapter for all of us, I wish you blessings. It is great to hear from many of you and that new doors are opening up for you. Let us continue to support one another.
Anyone living in or visiting the Bay Area, and would like to meet up, please let me know.
Blessed Marie Rose, pray for us!
Jesus and Many, my strength and my glory!

07/31/2023

Check another opportunity to stop at the gate and give a prayer of thanks for all that has been another prayer that this sacred ground will be a place where others will continue to grow in all that is good, wisdom, knowledge, and grace.

07/23/2023

How strange-I am not preparing for a student orientation, new student retreat, welcome mass, nor the welcome back mass. After 32 years as a Campus Minister here I am in a new place and on a new journey. In the midst of all the packing, moving, and unpacking, I know I need time to step back and process all of this. Time to grieve and let go, time to give thanks for all of the folks who have supported me. I also go forward in hope!

As part of our Holy Names University community, I invite you to take some quiet time to reflect on your journey.  What do you need to grieve? What are you thankful for? What gives you hope as you look to the future?



07/13/2023

Greetings all. I will continue to host this page for awhile and see if it proves to be a positive way for HNU alumni, supporters and friends to connect. Meanwhile be gentle and kind with one another.
Blessings. Father Sal, SDS

04/23/2023

Here’s to our last retreat! Blest for all the moments of reflection, laughter, and great memories. 🙏

04/19/2023

Join us this evening to celebrate our final Founders Day mass. 🙏🍓