Are all cemeteries sacred ground?
All cemeteries and burial places are meant to be places of reverence. The Catholic cemetery is considered an extension of the parish church, and like a parish church, is solemnly blessed or “consecrated” by the Bishop. A catholic cemetery is to be a prayerful place, a permanent memorial for those we have lost; a place where special celebrations are held through out the year. Monthly memorial Masses and an annual Celebration of Life Mass are held in remembrance of those who have died.
