Your Catholic Cemeteries, owned and operated by the Archdiocese of Milwaukee in Wisconsin on behalf of the parishes, give witness to a faithful community of Christ's disciples — the deceased, the living, even those yet-to-be-born — of all walks and stations in life.
We are committed to your family, those deceased and those living. We invite you to come for a visit…to laugh, to cry, to remember, to smile and to love.
Your Catholic Cemeteries are holy places for prayer, for memory, for service, for renewed purpose. These are sacred environments where…
LIFE is remembered,
LOVE is deepened,
HOPE is rekindled and
FAITH is awakened, renewed and strengthened.
Wednesday May 13, 2026: Feast of Our Lady of Fatima: Our Lady of Fatima refers to the Blessed Virgin Mary as she appeared to three shepherd children in Fatima, a small town in Portugal, between May and October 1917. The children, named Lucia, Francisco, and Jacinta, reported a series of six miraculous apparitions during which Mary delivered messages of conversion, repentance, and devotion to her Immaculate Heart.
The name "Our Lady of Fatima" reflects the location of these apparitions, but her significance goes far beyond the geographical. She is a beacon of hope, a call to prayer, and a reminder of divine love and mercy. The story of Fatima speaks to Catholics worldwide, encouraging both personal and communal transformation.
Sunday May 17, 2026 THE ASCENSION OF THE LORD: Celebrated 40 days after Easter, commemorates Jesus Christ ascending into heaven in his resurrected body, marking the completion of his earthly mission. Occurring 40 days after Resurrection, it signifies Jesus taking his seat at the right hand of the Father to rule.
Sunday May 24, 2026: Pentecost Sunday: a major Catholic solemnity marking the 50th and final day of the Easter season. It commemorates the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the Apostles and Mary, known as the "birthday of the Church," and closes the Easter season with the liturgical color red.
Significance: It commemorates the Holy Spirit's descent (Acts 2:1–31) in tongues of fire, empowering the Apostles to preach, bringing unity, and marking the Church's public mission.
Liturgical Celebration: Churches are decorated in red, symbolizing the fire of the Holy Spirit. Priests wear red vestments, and special prayers, such as the Veni Sancte Spiritus (Sequence), are sung.
Traditions: Many parishes hold novenas (nine days of prayer) to the Holy Spirit beforehand, often starting after Ascension Thursday. Some traditions include dropping rose petals from the ceiling during Mass to represent the tongues of fire.
Pentecost acts as a new beginning, inviting believers to renew their commitment to the faith and receive the gifts of the Holy Spirit, which include wisdom, understanding, counsel, fortitude, knowledge, piety, and fear of the Lord.
Sunday, June 7, 2026 : Corpus Christi: The Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ (Corpus Christi). This Catholic feast honors the real presence of Jesus in the Eucharist through special masses and processions.
• Significance: Celebrates the Eucharist as the true body and blood of Jesus Christ, established by Pope Urban IV in 1264.
• Traditions: Often marked by Eucharistic adoration, benediction, and public processions where the Blessed Sacrament is carried through streets.
June 12, 2026: The Solemnity of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus: The Catholic feast day honors Jesus’s divine love for humanity, represented by a heart often depicted with flames, a cross, and a crown of thorns. The day focuses on reparations for sins and meditating on Christ's passionate love.
July 22, 2026: The Feast of Saint Mary Magdalene: The Feast of Saint Mary Magdalene is celebrated on July 22, honoring her as the "Apostle to the Apostles" and recognizing her pivotal role in the Resurrection of Jesus Christ. The Feast of Saint Mary Magdalene serves as a reminder of her significant role in the Christian faith, highlighting themes of redemption, devotion, and the transformative power of grace. Her story continues to inspire many, and the feast day is an opportunity for reflection on her legacy and contributions to the early Church.
August 6, 2026: The Transfiguration of the Lord: The Feast of the Transfiguration of the Lord is celebrated annually on August 6 . The feast commemorates the Transfiguration of Jesus, recorded in the Gospels of Matthew (17:1–9), Mark (9:2–8), and Luke (9:28–36). After six days, Jesus took Peter, James, and John up a high mountain—traditionally Mount Tabor—where His face shone like the sun and His clothes became dazzling white. Moses and Elijah appeared, symbolizing the Law and the Prophets, and spoke with Him. A bright cloud descended, and the voice of God declared, “This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased; listen to him” . The disciples were filled with awe, and Jesus instructed them to keep the vision secret until after His resurrection.