Memorial Day Masses to honor veterans and their legacies

Seven public Memorial Day Masses will be celebrated at Catholic cemeteries across the Archdiocese of Newark on Monday, May 26 at 11 a.m. to remember men and women who gave their lives in service to the U.S., as well as to pay tribute to all veterans and active-duty military.

Cardinal Joseph W. Tobin, C.Ss.R., Archbishop of Newark, will preside at the Mass at Holy Cross Cemetery in North Arlington, NJ.

The Memorial Day Masses have been organized by Catholic Cemeteries of the Archdiocese of Newark as part of the program, “Serving God and Country: A Memorial Day Salute to Our Heroes.”

Most of the Masses will be held outdoors under canopies, with seating provided. Gate of Heaven and Maryrest Cemeteries will host indoor services inside their mausoleums.

“Our Memorial Day Masses remind us of the sacred duty we share in remembering and praying for our veterans,” said Joseph M. Heckel, K.H.S., CCCE, Executive Director of Catholic Cemeteries. “We invite everyone to come together in unity, reflection, and remembrance.”

Below is a list of the Memorial Day Masses and Celebrants:

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.

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