Memorial Day Masses Honoring our Heroes - Monday, May 25
This Memorial Day, we remember the price of freedom — and the faith that honors it. Join us across five cemeteries as America marks its 250th year. All are welcome. You do not need to have a loved one interred at one of our cemeteries to attend. Bring a outdoor chair for seating.
9 am - St. Mary Cemetery 310 W. Alexander Blvd. Elmhurst Very Rev. Tom Paul, Celebrant
9 am - St. John the Baptist Cemetery Garry Mills Rd. & Summit, Winfield Rev. Dan Bachner, Celebrant
9:30 am - SS Cyril & Methodius Cemetery 2001 Maple Rd., Joliet Fray Enrique Varela, O’Carm Celebrant
10 am - Resurrection Cemetery 200 W. Romeo Rd. Romeoville Rev. Maciej Stelmach, Celebrant
10 am - St. Mary Nativity Cemetery 737 Caton Farm Rd. Crest Hill Rev. Clive Otieno, Celebrant
Announcing the availability of the New Holy Angels Cremation Columbarium Holy Cross Cemetery, Crest Hill/West Joliet
The mission of Holy Cross Cemetery, part of the Catholic Cemeteries of the Diocese of Joliet, is to ensure that the sacred spaces entrusted to us continue to provide families with faith, dignity, and reverence for generations ahead.
In response to the growing demand for cremation services at Holy Cross Cemetery, we are thrilled to announce the long-anticipated opening of The Holy Angels Columbaria, now available at Holy Cross Cemetery in Crest Hill. This new columbarium will enrich the prayerful atmosphere of the cemetery while increasing our ability to serve families with this unique cremation niche columbarium in Crest Hill/ West Joliet area.
This stunning columbarium will feature bronze statues of an angel holding a cross, honoring the name of Holy Cross Cemetery. Furthermore, a life-sized statue of Pope John Paul II, in tribute to our beloved pope, will be prominently displayed as you approach the garden columbarium site.
The site will be beautifully landscaped, providing enduring beauty and comfort. Given the high demand and current reservations, we encourage you to contact our office and secure your space today for peace of mind in the future.
Holy Cross Cemetery is conveniently located at 2201 Theodore St. Crest Hill, east of Essington Rd., and just west of Larkin Ave. For additional information, please contact Viri Rojas at 815-473-5000.
