Where remembrance begins
Gather in sacred dignity
The call to comfort those who mourn is at the heart of our mission at The Catholic Cemeteries—but we are so much more than that. We are an organization built around the fundamental truth that death is not just an end but a beginning.
Christmas Fundraiser
for Open Door Pantry
This year, The Catholic Cemeteries is proud to team with Open Door Pantry in fundraising for those affected by food insecurity in Dakota County. With each $25 donation or more 1 ornament will be added to the Christmas trees at both Resurrection and Gethsemane cemeteries. If you donate in memory of someone, their name will be posted on our website and on the signs beside each tree. Let’s see how many ornaments we can get on the trees this year! To donate, stop in the offices at Gethsemane or Resurrection during office hours or click the button below to donate online!
A Remembrance of Loved Ones
Who Were Laid to Rest in 2023
In this presentation video, we remember and honor those who were laid to rest between November 2, 2022 and October 31, 2023 in our five cemeteries: Calvary, Gethsemane, Resurrection, St. Anthony’s, and St. Mary’s.
We wish you peace, healing and comfort, especially during this holiday season.
Green Burial: Being a Friend of the Earth
If you are considering pre-planning for your own burial, you may be wondering how you can continue to care for the environment in this life and the next. This article by our previous Executive Director, Joan Gecik, examines how green burial can be a wonderful option when considering your lasting imprint on this earth.
Cemetery Updates
1. All of our offices will be closed Monday, December 25th and Monday, January 1st. While our offices are closed, you are welcome to visit the cemetery anytime between dawn and dusk,
2. Obituary Scam Warning: TCC has become aware of a nationwide scam. READ MORE.
3. Christmas Wreaths continue to be available for purchase.
4. On Monday, November 6th, the barn at Calvary Cemetery was taken down.
5. Repair of the collapsed wall at St. Mary’s Cemetery began on October 30th.
Let us guide you
To honor and memorialize a loved one is to start a new journey. For those grieving, it’s how healing begins. The many ways in which remembrance and perpetual care may be facilitated can be overwhelming, and that’s where we come in. Whether you’re in need of immediate services, or proactively planning ahead, we are here to guide you with the care, expertise, and Christian compassion for which we are so well known.
Five Beautiful Locations
Our cemeteries are as much for the living as for those who have passed. The exquisite, peaceful beauty of our five cemetery properties reflect the depth of our Catholic mission to celebrate the lives of those lost while serving those who grieve. Our serene, lush grounds are expertly designed to foster closure, healing and renewal, all in a setting that is meticulously maintained, indefinitely, to the highest standards.
Mendota Heights
Resurrection Cemetery
New Hope
Gethsemane Cemetery
St. Paul
Calvary Cemetery
NE Minneapolis
St. Anthony’s Cemetery
Minneapolis
St. Mary’s Cemetery
Don’t miss our DECEMBER Promotions!
What is Catholic Burial?
A Catholic burial is series of rites used by all Catholic parishes to commemorate the life and death of a member of the community. They include the Vigil (the wake), the Funeral Mass and the Rite of Committal (the burial). These celebrate the life of the deceased and offer comfort to their loved ones and there are variations of these rites depending on circumstances. Your parish staff can help you plan a funeral just as The Catholic Cemeteries is here to help guide you through the burial process.
