In 2015 the seminary building and some associated structures were added to the National Register of Historic Places as an excellent example of the Neo-Colonial Revival architecture style.

The number of young men considering the priesthood also greatly increased and in 1962 Bishop William P. O'Connor announced that the Madison diocese would start a new seminary.

The style is Neo-Colonial Revival, mixing modern elements like the multi-pane metal casement windows and the modern interior with classical elements from Colonial Revival style: the symmetry, the front portico with two-story fluted columns supporting a pedimented gable, the brick quoins at the corners.

Gothic Revival churches, with stone exteriors and stained glass windows, were also increasingly expensive to construct.

Holy Name was a minor seminary, which meant that a young man considering the priesthood could attend high school in a boarding facility.

The high school at Holy Name was also open to boys headed for college and not the priesthood, as long as they abided by the rules.