Welcome to The Centennial Project Campaign

Since 1920, St. Joan of Arc Parish has had a rich history of being a vibrant, active, and growing parish. While this growth is a blessing, it also arises some issues that we hope to address in our two-phase capital campaign, The Centennial Project: 1920-2020. On this page, you will find information about our the campaign, including the importance of the project, how it impacts our parish and school, and what steps we will take during the process.

To learn more about the history of our parish and why this project is imperative for us, view our Centennial Project video below.

View 100 Years of Parish Milestones

The Centennial Project: Phase I & II

​Phase I addresses the issues of not having enough space for adult activities as well as not having enough space at the school. Projects in Phase I include converting the school cafeteria into the Parish Social Hall, updating the kitchen, building a new school cafeteria next to the current gymnasium (including a new kitchen and 8 new classrooms on the second floor), creating a Media Center with computers and a library, and adding an elevator. The cost of this phase is $5.8 million ($6.4 million including a contingency). Fifty percent of these funds need raised before ground can be broken. 

Phase II, which will be started after Phase I is complete, focuses on updating the outdated systems in our 70 year old building. Modernizing will enable us to update these systems with efficient, cost-effective models. Projects in Phase II include a total renovation of the present Education Center, including HV/AC, accessibility, electrical and lighting, new windows, flooring insulation, paint, facade, and more. The timeline for Phase II is contingent on the timing and funds raised for Phase I. The cost for Phase II is an additional cost, with preliminary estimates placing the funds needed at $1 million-$2 million.

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Impact on the School, Parish, & Community

St. Joan of Arc has always had a strong involvement in the greater Hershey community, especially through the ministry of Catholic education. While the most obvious impact of The Centennial Project is on the generations of school children who will walk through its halls, this building project rejuvenates our parish facilities, providing much needed meeting spaces that are accessible and safe for all parishioners and our many ministries. The new building allows for a beautiful updated Parish Social Hall that will provide much-needed space for adult activities while the new cafeteria and classroom additions will alleviate space issues, impacting not only our school classes but REP as well. 

We hope that you will join us in our Centennial Project as we begin to look forward to the next 100 years!

We ask that you prayerfully consider making a contribution to our Centennial Project campaign. Every dollar you contribute goes directly to this important project that impacts the lives of those in our parish and community!


​To make a contribution through our online giving platform, sign into your account or create a new account, choose "give a new gift," then choose "Centennial Project" at the bottom of the funds page, next choose your gift frequency in the drop down box. Once that information is entered, choose "next" to enter your payment information and submit your contribution.

For More Information

We have several items for your review that will provide you with more information on The Centennial Project Campaign. We also have a list of Frequently Asked Questions.
St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church
359 West Areba Ave.
Hershey, PA 17033
Phone: 717.533.7168    Fax: 717.520.0526
Email: office@stjoanhershey.org
St. Joan of Arc School
329 West Areba Ave.
Hershey, PA 17033
Phone: 717.533.2854
Website: school.stjoanhershey.org
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