Attend Memorial Day Mass To Honor Veterans, Their Legacies

Catholic Cemeteries of the Archdiocese of Newark invites you to honor the memories of fallen heroes and celebrate the service of veterans and active-duty military personnel at Memorial Day Masses on Monday, May 27, 2024, at 11:00 AM across various archdiocesan cemeteries.

Join thousands of Catholic cemeteries across the United States in a national celebration, “Serving God and Country: A Memorial Day Salute to Our Heroes.” This national program, developed by the Catholic Cemetery Conference, honors men and women who died while serving in the armed forces, as well as recognizing both active duty military and veterans.

Most Masses will be held outdoors under large canopy tents, with seating provided. *Gate of Heaven and Maryrest cemeteries Masses will be held inside their mausoleums.

This inspiring event promises to be a powerful experience of community and remembrance. His Eminence Cardinal Joseph W. Tobin, C.Ss.R., D.D., Archbishop of Newark, will co-celebrate Mass at Holy Cross Cemetery, which is currently constructing the stunning Open-Air Mausoleum of the Holy Spirit.

Memorial Day Mass will be celebrated simultaneously at various Archdiocesan Catholic Cemeteries locations with distinguished celebrants.

Holy Cross Cemetery, North Arlington, NJ – Cardinal Joseph W. Tobin, C.Ss.R., D.D.
Gate of Heaven – Most Reverend Manuel A. Cruz, D.D.
Maryrest Cemetery, Mahwah, NJ – Most Reverend Michael A. Saporito, D.D.
Saint Gertrude Cemetery, Colonia – Most Reverend Elias R. Lorenzo, O.S.B., D.D.
Holy Name Cemetery, Jersey City – Most Reverend Gregory J. Studerus, D.D.
Christ the King Cemetery, Franklin Lakes – Very Reverend John J. Chadwick, S.T.D.
Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, East Orange – Rev. Philip J. Waters, O.S.B.

Don’t miss this opportunity to honor our heroes and their families. Join us in person for Memorial Day Masses and be part of this special celebration of remembrance and gratitude.