Newark Archdiocese Will Honor Fallen Heroes At Memorial Day Masses

NEWARK, NJ — The following news release comes courtesy of the Archdiocese of Newark. Find out how to post announcements or events to your local Patch site.

Catholic Cemeteries of the Archdiocese of Newark invites you to honor the memories of fallen heroes and celebrate the service of veterans and active-duty military personnel at Memorial Day Masses on Monday, May 27 at 11 a.m. across various archdiocesan cemeteries.

The Archdiocese will join thousands of Catholic cemeteries across the U.S. in a national celebration, “Serving God and Country: A Memorial Day Salute to Our Heroes.” This national program, developed by the Catholic Cemetery Conference, honors men and women who died serving in the armed forces while recognizing both active-duty military and veterans.

"Let us come together to pay tribute to the brave men and women who have served our nation with honor and sacrifice,” said Joseph M. Heckel, K.H.S., CCCE, Executive Director of Catholic Cemeteries of the Archdiocese of Newark. “We are called to cherish their memories, support their families, and celebrate their legacies."

Most Masses will be held outdoors under large canopy tents, with seating provided. Memorial Day Masses at Gate of Heaven Cemetery in East Hanover and Maryrest Cemetery in Mahwah will be held inside their mausoleums.

Cardinal Joseph W. Tobin, C.Ss.R., D.D., Archbishop of Newark, will be at the main celebrant Mass at North Arlington’s Holy Cross Cemetery, which is currently constructing its Open-Air Mausoleum of the Holy Spirit. The full list of distinguished celebrants is below:

• Holy Cross Cemetery, North Arlington, NJ – Cardinal Joseph W. Tobin, C.Ss.R., D.D.
• *Gate of Heaven Cemetery, East Hanover, NJ – Most Reverend Manuel A. Cruz, D.D.
• *Maryrest Cemetery, Mahwah, NJ – Most Reverend Michael A. Saporito, D.D.
• Saint Gertrude Cemetery, Colonia, NJ – Most Reverend Elias R. Lorenzo, O.S.B., D.D.
• Holy Name Cemetery, Jersey City, NJ – Most Reverend Gregory J. Studerus, D.D.
• Christ the King Cemetery, Franklin Lakes, NJ – Very Reverend John J. Chadwick, S.T.D.
• Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, East Orange, NJ – Reverend Philip J. Waters, O.S.B.

*Memorial Day Masses at Gate of Heaven and Maryrest cemeteries will be held inside their mausoleums.

Catholic Cemeteries of the Archdiocese of Newark is committed to honoring and remembering veterans throughout the year during monthly Masses, Veteran's Day, Flag Day, and Memorial Day. Flags fly daily in designated areas across all archdiocesan cemeteries, and over 1,000 American flags are placed at the memorials of interred veterans for Memorial Day, remaining through Flag Day.

Visit www.rcancem.org/memorial-day-mass for a special tribute video and details about the Memorial Day Masses. For more information about Catholic Cemeteries of the Archdiocese of Newark and its ministry, contact a memorial planning advisor at cemetery@rcan.org or visit www.catholicjourney.org.

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