Succession planning is critical for all types of business. Not less so at Catholic Cemeteries. To most effectively transition the organization for the future, I’ve decided to take early retirement following 6 ½ years of serving our employees and the community as director of Catholic
Today (March 11, 2021) the foundation has been poured over the deep footings that were installed a few days ago. Once this cures we will be ready for installation of the granite for the altar and statues.
Last year we put a new storm water line in along the curb in Station 6 prior to pinning the entire area. Today, the ops group is removing all the old, abandoned storm water line. This will assure we don’t have problems in the future when
Most people know why their work is important. Still, there is something very uplifting and powerful when someone takes the time to say "thankyou", especially when they are very specific about what they appreciate. Find something each day that you can thank
Two or three years ago, on the evening news, a woman sat on concrete steps in front of the few remains of her chard home smoldering in the background. As she cried about the loss of her family home, she also grieved the loss of
We can let ourselves get "caught" in the doldrums of winter, or choose to rest for a few minutes in the beauty that God paints around us. Choose to see the beauty. Deacon. Dan
Renovation of the Priest Circle has begun! On November 25th the two side bronze statues were removed and sent for sandblasting. The statues will then be taken to the John Lajba Art Studio for major repairs and restoration. The main cross will come
Here is wishing you and your loved ones a very Happy Thanksgiving. Will you be including a long time family tradition on Thursday? Maybe it is making those special potatoes that grandma used to make, or pumpkin pie with whipped cream that your
We are about to begin the deconstruction, refurbish, and rebuild of the features in the Priest Circle in Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, 49th and Leavenworth. The feature statues and altars were originally constructed in the 1930’s, with the bronze statuary coming from Italy. In 1969 the
A wonderful September morning at Catholic Cemeteries. We've just completed a summer where we are still over 10" below the normal rainfall averages. And yet, look at the loads of red fruit on this ornamental tree! In the midst of a drought year, God provides