We are observing the 150th Anniversary of the establishment of Calvary Cemetery and, by extension, the Sesquicentennial of the whole system of eight cemeteries owned and operated by the Archdiocese on behalf of the parishes.
Cemeteries specially prepared and decorated. Grounds open from dawn to dusk and inside mausoleums open until 4 pm. Saturday through Memorial Day.
Special Memorial Day Booklets (Fifth Annual Edition) distributed at our Cemeteries.
Wreath Laying Ceremony with Taps at A Tomb of the Unknowns at every cemetery after every Mass.
Unique Observances and Displays at some cemeteries. Masses on Memorial Day morning at 10 am. at all cemeteries; see detailed below.
M A S S E S All Saints Cemetery in Pleasant Prairie
Chapel II
10 am
Fr. John Richetta, celebrant Call 262 694 2040 for more information.
Calvary Cemetery
Plaza on west side of Chapel Hill
10 am
Fr. Carey Lahrs, SDS, assisted by Deacon Dean Collins, will preach and preside in this lovely outdoor setting. Both serve Mother of Good Counsel Parish.
After the Mass, the Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War & Auxiliary will lead a Civil War Memorial Day Observance, including period clothing, military equipment (triple cannon firing by Cushing's Battery), music, rifle salute, taps, and a patriotic oration by "President Abraham Lincoln" (Rev. Robert Rotgers). Call 414 438 4420 for more information. (In case of bad weather, the Mass will move inside to St. Vincent Pallotti — East on West Bluemound Road across from Calvary Cemetery.)
Holy Cross Cemetery
Chapel of the Holy Cross — West
10 am
Fr. Russell Tikalsky, celebrant Call 414 438 4420 for more information.
Holy Trinity Cemetery See Saint Adalbert below
Mount Olivet Cemetery
Chapel of Angels & Light
10 am
Fr. Marvin I. Lazarski, Spiritual Director of the Catholic Cemeteries, celebrant Call 414 645 0611 for more information.
Resurrection Cemetery in Mequon
Resurrection Chapel
10 am
Fr. Leonard André, celebrant Call 262 242 3850 for more information.
Saint Adalbert Cemetery
Holy Family Chapel
10 am
Fr. Robert Nawrocki, celebrant Call 414 483 3663 for more information.
Saint Joseph Cemetery in Waukesha
Saint Joseph Chapel
10 am
Fr. Robert Mueller, celebrant Call 262 547 4927 for more information.
We are observing the 150th Anniversary of the establishment of Calvary Cemetery and, by extension, the Sesquicentennial of the whole system of eight cemeteries owned and operated by the Archdiocese on behalf of the parishes.