New Cathedral Cemetery (Bonnie Brae)

New Cathedral Cemetery (Bonnie Brae) New Cathedral Cemetery includes a combination of three old cemeteries. The first cemetery, St. At that time, everyone interred at St. Charles McBlair. In 1936, St.

Peter’s Kirkyard, opened in 1770 and was located at Cathedral and Saratoga Streets. In 1816, the Cathedral Cemetery was opened at Riggs and Fremont Avenues. Peter’s Kirkyard was relocated to the Cathedral Cemetery. Space once again ran out so in 1869 the Archdiocese of Baltimore purchased forty acres of land of what was outside the city line. Since then the city has moved to two miles past the cem

etery. The land was the Bonnie Brae estate Owned by Capt. The ground was named the New Cathedral Cemetery. Seventeen years was spent relocating everyone from the Cathedral cemetery to the New Cathedral Cemetery. Patrick’s Cemetery was moved from Orleans Street to a new section in New Cathedral appropriately named “St. Patrick.” The cemetery has since purchased an additional eighty-five acres assuring plenty of room for future generations. The headstones and markers from all three old cemeteries, St. Peter’s Kirkyard, St. Patrick’s and Cathedral Cemetery, were installed at New Cathedral Cemetery. Many of these headstones are marble and can no longer be read. Marble does not stand up well to the urban environment. However, there is no denying the beauty and magnificence of the old headstones and statues. The New Cathedral Cemetery is comprised of 125 acres of monuments spanning from the 1770’s to current times. It is looked after by a dedicated staff, some of whom have been here since the 1970’s. Our Historian has worked at the cemetery for thirty-eight years and still volunteers to come and help us with the old records. The cemetery is the final resting place of more Hall of Fame baseball players than any other cemetery in the country. We have many other well-known sports figures, politicians, Civil War heroes, and famous personalities. We have some people who helped shape our nation and some who helped shape our town. And then there is Mother Mary Lange, who simply helped make the world better. A Small Sampling of our Well-Known People
Martin Barry
Clarence (du) Burns
Thomas D’Alesandro, Jr. Ned Hanlon
Joe Kelley
Henry & Marion Knott
Mother Mary Lange
Reginald F. Lewis
John McGraw
Harry McGuirk
Patrick Mullin
Lucius Northrup
Herbert O’Conor
Wilbert Robinson
John C. Stack
John Steadman
Surratt family


The office is open Monday through Friday from 8:30 am - 4:00 pm.

Every red space was once yellow.Every reservation began with a choice.Make yours today,while the choice is still yours.
07/18/2026

Every red space was once yellow.
Every reservation began with a choice.
Make yours today,
while the choice is still yours.

Try our NEW search engine with upgraded mapping! Our brand-new software allows you to search for your entire family at o...
07/17/2026

Try our NEW search engine with upgraded mapping! Our brand-new software allows you to search for your entire family at one time, see them on a map and even get directions to their graves!!! Most of the newer sections are mapped to the grave level, more of the cemetery will be added in the coming year. You can even upload a memory to their online memorial page! TRY IT NOW!
https://www.newcathedralcemetery.org/genealogy-research-family

07/09/2026
Thanks to everyone involved...a beautiful transformation.
07/09/2026

Thanks to everyone involved...a beautiful transformation.

Have you seen the newly landscaped entrance..it really enhances the view of the oldest historic part of the cemetery!
07/07/2026

Have you seen the newly landscaped entrance..it really enhances the view of the oldest historic part of the cemetery!

You can prepare a place for your entire family. Currently in site development, this is a one-of-a-kind space the oldest ...
07/06/2026

You can prepare a place for your entire family. Currently in site development, this is a one-of-a-kind space the oldest and most historic area of NCC with views of the city and St. Joseph's Monastery. Truly nothing else available like this anywhere around Baltimore. Will build to your specifications.

At our cemetery, we believe in making end-of-life arrangements accessible to everyone. Our cremation garden placements f...
05/26/2026

At our cemetery, we believe in making end-of-life arrangements accessible to everyone. Our cremation garden placements for two begin at just $80/month, while casket burial services start at $175/month. We invite families to reach out and learn more about our compassionate and affordable options for pre-planning.

We will always remember the sacrifice made by so many. Thousands of veterans from every major conflict the US has partic...
05/25/2026

We will always remember the sacrifice made by so many. Thousands of veterans from every major conflict the US has participated in lay in rest at NCC.

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4300 Old Frederick Road
Baltimore, MD
21229

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Monday 8:30am - 4pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 4pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 4pm
Thursday 8:30am - 4pm
Friday 8:30am - 4pm

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