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Memorial Day Mass at Gate of Heaven
Where: Gate of Heaven Cemetery When: Monday, May 31 at 10:30 a.m. Let us join together in prayer in God’s name, on His sacred grounds to honor all of our veterans on this special United States of America Memorial Day 2021. ARRIVE EARLY! *A Military Speaker, Honor Guards and Taps …
Sacred Spaces: Catholic Cemeteries places of Respect and Works of Mercy
by John Stegeman When in a cemetery, people speak in hushed tones and maintain a certain decorum. It’s almost as if it is hardwired into humans to respect the final resting places of our fellow men and women. While all burial places deserve that level of respect, Catholic cemeteries have …
Updated Cemetery Records lead to Thousands more Veterans to be Honored on Veterans Day
W H A T | Adorned gravesites of deceased veterans W H E N | Wednesday, November 11, 2020 W H E R E | Gate of Heaven Cemetery: 11000 Montgomery Rd. Cincinnati OH 45349 Veteran gravesites will be adorned with American flags this year at Gate of Heaven Cemetery …
Memorial Day Field Mass at Gate of Heaven Cancelled
The Public celebration of the Memorial Day Field Mass at 11:00 AM on Monday, May 25th at the Gate of Heaven Catholic Cemetery is cancelled. The Cemetery Gates will be open all day on Monday, May 25th for visitation. In accordance with the bishops of Ohio’s decision to suspend temporarily …
Gate of Heaven Cemetery updated hours
From Gate of Heaven Cemetery: Public access to Gate of Heaven Catholic Cemetery effective April, 13, 2020. In our continuing effort to protect our employees and guests from the ongoing threat of the COVID-19 virus, and in conjunction with the current “Stay-At-Home” order in the State of Ohio, Gate of …
Updated Information: Gate of Heaven Park Closure
Dear Friends and Family, Many of you have reached out with questions and expressions of concern regarding the current restrictions on visitation at Gate of Heaven Catholic Cemetery. Many of you visit regularly to honor your loved ones and undoubtedly find peace and prayerfulness in the traditions of these sacred …
New Director of Cemeteries
Thomas Jordan has been hired as the new Director of Cemeteries at Gate of Heaven and Calvary Cemeteries in the Archdiocese of Cincinnati. Mr. Jordan is a member of the Catholic Cemetery Conference (CCC) and arrives at the Archdiocese of Cincinnati after more than ten years managing Our Lady Queen …
Glenmary Father John S. Rausch dead at 75
CINCINNATI, Ohio – Glenmary Father John Sebastian Rausch died Sunday, Feb. 9 at age 75. A missioner for 53 years, Father John was a staunch advocate for the people and environment of Appalachia and of Catholic social teaching. Father John is survived by sisters Marian J. McGinity and Melanie V. …
Service for Deceased Children a Chance to Heal
by John Stegeman The grieving process after the death of a child is unique for everyone. For Catholics, the funeral and burial are important steps, but it doesn’t stop there. The need for ongoing opportunities to heal is why Gate of Heaven Cemetery hosts an annual Candlelight Service for Deceased …
Service for Deceased Children a Chance to Heal
By John Stegeman The grieving process after the death of a child is unique for everyone. For Catholics, the funeral and burial are important steps, but it doesn’t stop there. The need for ongoing opportunities to heal is why Gate of Heaven Cemetery hosts an annual Candlelight Service for Deceased …