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.
OUR CHRISTMAS WREATH MAILING WILL BE SENT OUT SOON! PLEASE WATCH FOR THE ORDER FORM IN THE MAIL. You can always order direct from your cemetery. Wreaths will be placed after November 15 and will be taken down March 15.
Upcoming Holy Days
Thursday October 22, 2026- The feast of Saint John Paul II- Saint John Paul II’s Catholic feast day is celebrated annually on October 22. This date marks the anniversary of his papal inauguration in 1978, rather than the day of his death in April, which often falls during the penitential season of Lent.
Born Karol Józef Wojtyła, he served as Pope from 1978 until his death in 2005. Pope Francis canonized him as a saint in 2014. St. John Paul II is recognized for his extensive global travels, his pivotal role in helping end Communist rule in Eastern Europe, and instituting World Youth Day.
Sunday November 1, 2026 - All Saints Day: A Holy Day of Obligation, requiring Catholics to attend Mass. It is a Solemnity that honors all the saints, both known and unknown, who are in heaven. Because Nov. 1 falls on a Sunday in 2026, the standard Sunday Mass obligation applies.
Monday, November 2, 2026 - All Souls' Day: Also known as The Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed, it is a day dedicated to praying for the souls of believers who are undergoing purification in Purgatory before entering heaven. It is not a Holy Day of Obligation, but Catholics are highly encouraged to attend Mass, pray for their deceased loved ones, and visit cemeteries.
Sunday November 29, 2026 - First Sunday of Advent Tuesday December 8, 2026 - The Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary: Today we celebrate the feast of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary. This feast celebrates God's choice of Mary to be the mother of Jesus. God preserved Mary from the stain of original sin from the moment of her conception. Thus, Mary was the first to receive the benefit of the redemption that her Son would merit for all.
Saturday December 12, 2026- Our Lady of Guadalupe: Our Lady of Guadalupe is a revered Catholic title of the Virgin Mary, stemming from four apparitions reported by indigenous peasant St. Juan Diego in December 1531 on Tepeyac Hill (now Mexico City). She left her miraculous image on his cactus-fiber cloak (tilma), symbolizing her role as a universal, loving mother.
In December 1531, Mary appeared to Juan Diego, a recently baptized Aztec convert, requesting that a church be built at Tepeyac Hill. When the local bishop demanded proof, Mary instructed Juan Diego to gather fresh, blooming Castilian roses—which were out of season—in his tilma. Upon presenting the cloak to the bishop, the roses spilled out, leaving a perfectly rendered, vibrant image of the Virgin Mary miraculously emblazoned on the fabric.
Sunday December 13, 2026 - Third Sunday of Advent
Sunday December 20, 2026 - Fourth Sunday of Advent
Friday December 25, 2026 -The Church celebrates the Solemnity of the Nativity the Lord, the Birth of Jesus Christ, and the First Day in the Octave of Christmas. Throughout Advent the Church longed ardently for the coming of our Savior. Today she celebrates His birth with unrestrained joy. "The Word was made flesh and dwelt among us." The Son of God became man to give us a share in that divine life which is eternally His in the Blessed Trinity. Christmas time begins on December 24 with the first Vespers of the feast and ends on the feast of the Baptism of Christ. White vestments reappear in our churches as a sign of joy.
Saturday December 26 - The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph - The Holy Family consists of the child Jesus, the Blessed Virgin Mary, and her husband St. Joseph. Celebrated on the Sunday after Christmas, they serve as the ultimate model of domestic life, virtue, and trust in God. Their "hidden life" in Nazareth inspires families to cultivate faith and compassion at home.
2027 Holy Days
Friday January 1, 2027 – Solemnity of Mary, the Holy Mother of God – (Holy day of Obligation) - celebrated on January 1st, marks the octave day of Christmas, and is a Holy Day of Obligation in the Catholic Church. This feast honors Mary's role as the mother of Jesus, who is both fully human and fully divine.
Sunday January 3, 2027 – The Epiphany of the Lord- (Solemnity) -, A Celebration specifically marking the visit of the Magi, his baptism in the Jordan River, and the wedding at Cana.
Sunday January 10, 2027- The Baptism of the Lord (Feast) - a major Christian event and liturgical feast commemorating the baptism of Jesus by John the Baptist in the River Jordan. It marks the revelation of Jesus as the Son of God and the public launch of his earthly ministry.
Monday January 25, 2027- The Conversion of Saint Paul the Apostle (Feast) – A feast day that celebrates the conversion of Saint Paul the Apostle. This was a pivotal first-century event where Saul of Tarsus, a fierce persecutor of early Christians, experienced a miraculous vision of the risen Jesus on the road to Damascus. This encounter transformed him into a tireless Christian missionary.