Calvary Cemetery

I visited Calvary Cemetery with my sister-in-law, and the office staff graciously checked archives to help us locate my grandparents and other relatives graves. A grounds manager led us to the site, he called another grounds man to help refresh an uncle’s gravestone. While working with care, Greg and Jacob shared information, listened to family reminiscences and shared great respect for those buried there. Truly grateful🙏🏻

Resting place to many family members of mine, including maternal grandparents, some of my paternal and maternal great-grandparents, and many other extended family members. I am sure there are both known and unknown family members here. My wife has family here, too.Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them. And may the souls of the faithfully departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.Let us also pray for an increase in vocations to the Visitation Sisters, whose convent borders the cemetery, and whose prayers for our friends and relatives we are thankful for.

The monuments with the photos attached are surreal. It’s weird thinking about looking into the person’s eyes you’re standing over. I like that added bit of personalization though. It makes you realize that these are indeed people rather than staying so numb to the thought after being through so many cemeteries.