St. Agnes Cemetery

06/15/2026

Ten years ago, 14 formerly enslaved Africans were laid to rest with the dignity, honor, and respect they were denied in life. Their reburial at St. Agnes Cemetery marked the culmination of years of research, remembrance, and community dedication to ensuring their stories would never be forgotten. Today, we pause to reflect on this important chapter in our history and honor the lives of these men, women, and children whose legacy continues to inspire remembrance, reconciliation, and respect for every human life. ❤️
Read more about the 10th anniversary commemoration at the link below.

MENANDS, N.Y. (NEWS10) — On Saturday afternoon, St. Agnes Cemetery in Menands observed the 10th anniversary of the burial of 14 enslaved people whose remains sat in unmarked graves for roughl…

05/29/2026

Join us for a powerful morning of remembrance, reflection, and community as we honor the lives of 14 individuals once known only to God.


In 2016, several community organizations came together to ensure these men, women, and children received a dignified reburial at St. Agnes Cemetery. Now, ten years later, we invite you to stand with us once again at the African Burial Ground Remembrance Ceremony as we celebrate the 10-year anniversary of the burial ground’s founding.


This meaningful gathering is an opportunity to honor those who were denied their freedom, recognize their humanity, and ensure their stories are never forgotten. Your presence helps keep their memory alive.

📍 Historic St. Agnes Cemetery
48 Cemetery Avenue, Menands, NY
📅 Saturday, June 13, 2026
⏰ 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM


All are welcome to attend. We hope you will join us for this special moment of remembrance and healing within our community.
For more information, please contact St. Agnes Cemetery at 518-350-7679 or email [email protected].

05/19/2026

Glory be to God for the beauty of summer! 🌿 Our sacred grounds are open for peaceful visits, prayer, and remembrance. Take a moment to honor your loved ones and enjoy the quiet beauty of the season.
Link: https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Enjoy-Our-Sacred-Grounds--Open-to-All-.html?soid=1102716750343&aid=vrjYfkLhHz8

05/08/2026

Your donations are being spent wisely. Among improvements to roads and hazardous tree removals, we are also allocating funds to repair historic gravestones that have been broken for decades. This stone was in a deplorable state of disrepair. It is beautiful now!

04/27/2026

🎨 𝐏𝐨𝐩-𝐔𝐩 𝐏𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐍𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐏𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐥𝐥
🗓 𝐒𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐌𝐚𝐲 𝟐, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 | 𝟏𝟎 𝐀𝐌 – 𝟏 𝐏𝐌

Spend a creative morning at The Living Room Art Gallery, located inside the Visitors Center at Historic St. Agnes Cemetery in Menands. In this guided class, you’ll paint on canvas using acrylics and water-soluble oil paints—blending the abstract shapes of Paul Cézanne with the rich, textured brushwork of Vincent van Gogh.
No experience needed—just bring your creativity!

✨ 𝐃𝐞𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐬:
•📍 48 Cemetery Ave., Menands, NY
•💲 $60 (cash or check preferred; payable to Albany Diocesan Cemeteries)
•🎨 All materials + refreshments included
•💳 Payment due the morning of class

📩 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐭:
Email [email protected] or call 518-350-7679
Seats are limited—don’t wait to sign up!

04/14/2026

Our cemetery is the final resting place for countless infants and children who passed in the 19th and early 20th centuries—lives tragically cut short by diseases and infections that, at the time, had no cure.

Little Francis died in 1880, shortly after his first birthday.

It’s deeply moving to see that even after so many years, a child is not forgotten—remembered through the simple, beautiful act of a stranger placing flowers at his resting place.

03/23/2026

This spring, Albany Diocesan Cemeteries proudly marks 17 years of providing in-house monument cleaning and restoration services.

Our program—developed by our full-time historian and preservationist—was created to help families care for their loved ones’ monuments in a safe, respectful, and affordable way. Over time, lichen, mold, and environmental pollutants can build up, making inscriptions difficult to read and diminishing the natural beauty of the stone. Our expert restoration services gently bring these memorials back to life.
We offer free, no-obligation quotes to help you choose the right level of care for your family’s monument.

💚 𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐌𝐚𝐲 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐫: For every restoration service completed in May, we will “pay it forward” by cleaning a 19th-century gravestone in honor of your family.

To learn more or request your free quote, contact Kelly Grimaldi at 518-350-7679 or email [email protected].

03/17/2026

Spring brings renewal, hope, and new beginnings. 🌿

As we prepare our sacred grounds after a long winter, we thank you for your patience, generosity, and continued support. Together, we honor the past while making way for a season of growth and care.

Link: https://conta.cc/4rQi8wL

03/16/2026

📣 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐂𝐥𝐨𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐍𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐞 – 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐟𝐟 𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐃𝐚𝐲

Albany Diocesan Cemeteries’ offices will close at 𝟏𝟐:𝟎𝟎 𝐏𝐌 (𝐍𝐨𝐨𝐧) 𝐨𝐧 𝐖𝐞𝐝𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝟏𝟖𝐭𝐡 for a Staff Development Day.

We will resume normal business hours on 𝐓𝐡𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝟏𝟗𝐭𝐡.

Thank you for your understanding as we take this time to strengthen our team in service to the families we are honored to support.

02/14/2026

Love lives on—beyond time, beyond loss. This Valentine’s Day, we honor the bonds that never fade and the stories written in love. 💕

At Albany Diocesan Cemeteries, our Catholic Monument Design Center creates custom memorials that beautifully reflect each unique life and relationship.