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
Our Operations crew is constantly at work. Here, on this beautiful September morning, Marygrace, Thomas, and Perry are transplanting yew bushes from another part of the cemetery that is being re-worked to the entrance of Resurrection Cemetery. When you love your job and the people
Looking for something to do on a warm afternoon? Do like these two: grab your friend and a couple of chairs and umbrellas, and head to the cemetery for a little prayer and remembrance time. We miss our loved ones. But having a specific place that friends
Two of our newest additions incorporate Companion Cremation Benches and beautiful granite statues. These semi-private gardens flank either side of the fountain in Resurrection. The two gardens are bordered by beautiful shrubs and black stainless steel fencing with a walk through swing gate. Each semi-private
The new companion cremation niches have arrived and are being installed in Holy Angels Mausoleum. The niches, which hold two sets of cremation remains in each space is available with either a solid granite engraved front (top and bottom level) or with a glass front panel
Each year as we add seasonal positions, we reserve 2 or 3 positions for seminarians. This practice meets several objectives: We typically get good, dedicated summer help, the seminarians get some practical experience in what it takes to operate a cemetery and minister to families who
Twice per year Catholic Cemeteries - Archdiocese of Omaha partners with CHI Health and Heafey Hoffman Dvorak & Cutler Funeral Home to perform a charitable committal of infants lost to miscarriage. Catholic Cemeteries provides at no cost to the families the community crypt space for