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.
All Cemetery Offices will be closed on Friday April 3, 2026 in observance of Good Friday.
Our interior mausoleums will be open for visitation from 10 AM - 4 PM.
Thursday April 2, 2026: Holy Thursday : Holy Thursday, or Maundy Thursday (The term "Maundy" stems from the Latin mandatum, referring to the commandment Jesus gave to his disciples to "love one another; even as I have loved you".), in the Catholic Church commemorates the Last Supper, marking the institution of the Eucharist and the priesthood. Key elements of Holy Thursday include: Institution of the Eucharist: Catholics celebrate the Last Supper, where Jesus blessed bread and wine, initiating the sacrament of Holy Communion. Institution of the Priesthood: Jesus instructed his disciples to "Do this in memory of me," establishing the priesthood and the celebration of Mass. Washing of the Feet (Mandatum): Symbolizing humility and service, the priest washes the feet of parishioners during the Mass of the Lord's Supper.
Friday April 3, 2026: Good Friday: Good Friday is the most solemn day in the Catholic Calendar Commemorating the crucifixion and death of Jesus Christ at Calvary. It is a day of fasting, penance, and reflection on Jesus’ ultimate sacrifice for the redemption of sins. Catholics honor this day by attending specialized liturgies, venerating the cross, and participating in the Stations of the Cross. It is the day Christians remember the ultimate sacrifice of Jesus Christ, who willingly died on the cross to offer salvation and redeem humanity from sin. It is the only day of the year on which the Mass is not celebrated. It is considered a "good" day because it marks the definitive victory over sin and death.
Saturday April 4, 2026: Holy Saturday: Holy Saturday in the Catholic tradition is a day of profound silence, prayer, and waiting, marking the time between Jesus's death on Good Friday and his Resurrection on Easter Sunday. It is the final day of the Triduum, commemorating Christ resting in the tomb and his descent into hell to bring the righteous to heaven. There is no Mass celebrated on Holy Saturday during the day. The church remains empty and dark, symbolizing the absence of Christ and the anticipation of his return. Theologically, this day recalls the "Harrowing of Hell," where Christ descended to the abode of the dead to free the righteous who died before his Resurrection, according to the Catechism of the Catholic Church (CCC 631–637). Holy Saturday is a bridge that calls the faithful to trust in God, even when He seems silent or absent.
Sunday April 5, 2026: Easter Sunday: The highest and most important liturgical feast, celebrating the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead three days after his crucifixion. It marks the culmination of the Paschal Mystery—Christ's victory over sin, death, and redemption for mankind. It is a 50-day season of joy, beginning with the Easter Vigil and concluding on Pentecost. Easter is not just a single day but a 50-day celebration, which represents the period from the resurrection to the descent of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost.
Wednesday May 13, 2026: Feast of Our Lady of Fatima: Our Lady of Fatima refers to the Blessed Virgin Mary as she appeared to three shepherd children in Fatima, a small town in Portugal, between May and October 1917. The children, named Lucia, Francisco, and Jacinta, reported a series of six miraculous apparitions during which Mary delivered messages of conversion, repentance, and devotion to her Immaculate Heart.
The name "Our Lady of Fatima" reflects the location of these apparitions, but her significance goes far beyond the geographical. She is a beacon of hope, a call to prayer, and a reminder of divine love and mercy. The story of Fatima speaks to Catholics worldwide, encouraging both personal and communal transformation.
Sunday May 17, 2026 THE ASCENSION OF THE LORD: Celebrated 40 days after Easter, commemorates Jesus Christ ascending into heaven in his resurrected body, marking the completion of his earthly mission. Occurring 40 days after Resurrection, it signifies Jesus taking his seat at the right hand of the Father to rule.
Sunday May 24, 2026: Pentecost Sunday: a major Catholic solemnity marking the 50th and final day of the Easter season. It commemorates the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the Apostles and Mary, known as the "birthday of the Church," and closes the Easter season with the liturgical color red.
Significance: It commemorates the Holy Spirit's descent (Acts 2:1–31) in tongues of fire, empowering the Apostles to preach, bringing unity, and marking the Church's public mission.
Liturgical Celebration: Churches are decorated in red, symbolizing the fire of the Holy Spirit. Priests wear red vestments, and special prayers, such as the Veni Sancte Spiritus (Sequence), are sung.
Traditions: Many parishes hold novenas (nine days of prayer) to the Holy Spirit beforehand, often starting after Ascension Thursday. Some traditions include dropping rose petals from the ceiling during Mass to represent the tongues of fire.
Pentecost acts as a new beginning, inviting believers to renew their commitment to the faith and receive the gifts of the Holy Spirit, which include wisdom, understanding, counsel, fortitude, knowledge, piety, and fear of the Lord.
Sunday, June 7, 2026 : Corpus Christi: The Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ (Corpus Christi). This Catholic feast honors the real presence of Jesus in the Eucharist through special masses and processions.
• Significance: Celebrates the Eucharist as the true body and blood of Jesus Christ, established by Pope Urban IV in 1264.
• Traditions: Often marked by Eucharistic adoration, benediction, and public processions where the Blessed Sacrament is carried through streets.
June 12, 2026: The Solemnity of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus: The Catholic feast day honors Jesus’s divine love for humanity, represented by a heart often depicted with flames, a cross, and a crown of thorns. The day focuses on reparations for sins and meditating on Christ's passionate love.