Catholic Cemeteries Chicago

05/26/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us yesterday for our annual Memorial Day Field Mass, held across 21 of our cemetery locations! 🇺🇸

We extend our deepest gratitude to the courageous men and women who gave their lives in service. May their souls and all the souls of the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. 🙏

Photos:📍Holy Sepulchre Cemetery

05/26/2026

05/21/2026

We look forward to seeing you at our annual Memorial Day Field Mass on Monday at 10:30 AM. In this cherished tradition, families, friends, and members of our community gather across our cemetery locations united in faith, hope, and remembrance, as we honor the courageous men and women who gave their lives in service.

📍 Please refer to the accompanying graphic for a full list of participating cemetery locations.
✝ The complete list of Mass celebrants is available on our website: https://www.catholiccemeterieschicago.org/memorial-day/

05/19/2026

05/19/2026

Have you visited Good Shepherd Catholic Cemetery, Orland Park IL lately?

05/14/2026

Did you know the Ascension of Our Lord is one of the three most important solemnities to the life of the faithful and is celebrated on two different days across the United States?

Forty days after Easter we celebrate the glorious moment when Jesus, having fulfilled His earthly mission, was taken up into Heaven and was seated at the right hand of God the Father.

"When it is not observed as a holy day of obligation, its celebration is transferred to the following Sunday... In most U.S. dioceses, the Ascension is celebrated on the Seventh Sunday of Easter" (USCCB). The celebration is transferred to the following Sunday so that more of the faithful may gather in prayer and fully participate in this beautiful holy day.

“Men of Galilee, why are you standing there looking at the sky? This Jesus who has been taken up from you into heaven will return in the same way as you have seen him going into heaven.” (Acts 1:11)

📍Cemetery Photos:
Queen of Heaven Catholic Cemetery, Hillside IL
Maryhill Catholic Cemetery, Niles IL
Ascension Catholic Cemetery, Libertyville IL

05/13/2026

We invite you to explore our new Cremation Garden at Queen of Heaven Catholic Cemetery, Hillside IL! 🌷

It is our privilege to provide beautifully crafted memorial spaces that honor the sanctity, faith, and legacy of every life entrusted to our care. Our peaceful Resurrection Cremation Garden offers families a place for quiet reflection, prayer, and heartfelt remembrance as they visit and honor their loved ones for generations.

Interested in planning ahead? Contact us to learn how you can Pre-Plan today!

To request information, please fill out the following form on our website: https://www.catholiccemeterieschicago.org/contact-us/.

05/10/2026

Mother’s Day Prayer 💐🙏

Loving God, on this Mother’s Day, we lift our hearts in prayer for all the beloved mothers laid to rest at our Catholic Cemeteries. We remember their love, their sacrifices, and the faith they nurtured within their families. We pray for all who grieve the absence of their mothers today. May they find comfort in Your loving embrace, the hope of eternal life promised through Christ, and the consolation of our Blessed Mother’s loving intercession. Amen.

05/08/2026

Memorial Day Field Mass 2026: A Sacred Tradition of Remembrance & Hope 🙏🇺🇸

We warmly invite you to join us for our annual Memorial Day Field Mass on May 25th at 10:30 AM. In this cherished tradition, families, friends, and members of our community gather across our cemetery locations united in faith, hope, and remembrance, as we honor the courageous men and women who gave their lives in service.

📍 Please refer to the accompanying graphic for a full list of participating cemetery locations.
✝ The complete list of Mass celebrants is available on our website: https://www.catholiccemeterieschicago.org/memorial-day/