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MILWAUKEE - Thomas Champa, director of cemeteries for the Archdiocese of Milwaukee has announced the Memorial Day services and ceremonies at seven of the eight Archdiocesan cemeteries. All of the remembrance ceremonies will begin at 10 a.m. with a Mass, followed by events honoring all deceased American veterans of wars.
Some of the events will include singers, cantors, organists and trumpeters. After Mass there will be a wreath laying ceremony at all events followed by the playing of taps.
At Calvary Cemetery in Milwaukee, the Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War will hold a reenactment to honor all deceased veterans and their families, including those Civil War veterans buried at Calvary. The ceremonies will include cannon fire, speeches by “President Lincoln,” and Mayor Tom Barrett. A free buffet will be provided to all attendees.
Memorial Day Services Schedule
Arrive 9:30 a.m. Mass 10:00 a.m.
Calvary Cemetery
5503 West Bluemound Road – Milwaukee
Mass celebrant: Fr. Carey Lahrs, SDS
Holy Cross Cemetery and Mausoleum
7301 West Nash Street – Milwaukee
Mass celebrant: Fr. Charles Verhalen
St. Adalbert Cemetery and Mausoleum
3801 South 6th St. – Milwaukee
Mass celebrant: Fr. Melvin Macoskie
Mt. Olivet Cemetery and Mausoleum
3801 West Morgan Ave. – Milwaukee
Mass celebrant: Fr. Marvin Lazarski
All Saints Cemetery and Mausoleum
3300 Springbrook Rd. – Pleasant Prairie
Mass celebrant: Fr. Bruno Slodowski
Resurrection Cemetery and Mausoleum
9400 West Donges Bay Rd. – Mequon
Mass celebrant: Fr. Leonard Andre
St. Joseph Cemetery and Mausoleum
S23 W22890 Broadway – Waukesha
Mass celebrant: Fr. Michael Michalski
According to Champa, “These ceremonies continue our 147-year tradition of remembrance for all those who served and died on our behalf.”
The Catholic Cemeteries exercise the ministry of service that continues uninterrupted since the opening of Calvary Cemetery in 1857.
For more information on how you can participate in these Memorial Day events call (414) 438-4420 or go to the Cemeteries web site.
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