Chicago-Area Catholic Cemeteries Plan Memorial Day Field Masses - Oak Lawn, IL Patch
May 28, 2019Active military and veterans will also be asked to come forward for a special blessing followed by the playing of Taps. Archbishop Blase J. Cupich will not be joining observances this year due to previous commitments. The annual Memorial Day remembrance was established by the Catholic Cemetery Conference to honor the men and women of the armed forces who died while serving, as well as active military and veterans. This year, Chicagoland Catholic cemeteries continue their participation in the national program, "Serving God and Country: A Memorial Day Salute to Our Heroes." Field Masses will take place at 10:30 a.m., Monday, May 27, unless noted: All Saints Catholic Cemetery700 N. River Road, Des PlainesCELEBRANT: Most Rev. George J. RassasAuxiliary Bishop Emeritus of Chicago Ascension Catholic Cemetery and Mausoleum1920 Buckley Rd, LibertyvilleCELEBRANT: Most Rev. Alberto RojasAuxiliary Bishop of Chicago Assumption Catholic Cemetery19500 South Cottage Grove Avenue, GlenwoodCELEBRANT: Most Rev. Joseph N. PerryAuxiliary Bishop of Chicago Calvary Catholic Cemetery301 Chicago Ave, EvanstonCELEBRANT: Rev. Msgr. Wayne F. Prist. STLPastor EmeritusQueen of All Saints Basilica, ChicagoCalvary Catholic CemeterySteger Road near Western Avenue, StegerCELEBRANT: Rev. David J. Simonetti, M.Div. Associate Pastor St. James Parish, Sauk Village Good Shepherd Catholic Cemetery16201 South 104th Avenue, Orland ParkCELEBRANT: Most Rev. John Hicks, Auxiliary Bishop of Chicago Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery801 Michigan City Road, Calumet CityCELEBRANT: Rev. Michael P. Ahlstrom, Vicar Emeritus,Office of the Diaconate Holy Sepulchre Catholic Cemetery6001 West 111th Street, AlsipCELEBRANT: Rev. John R. Gorman, Auxiliary Bishop of Chicago Maryhill Catholic Cemetery and Mausoleum8600 N Milwaukee Ave, NilesCELEBRANT: Most Rev. Mark A. Bartosic, Auxiliary Bishop of Chicago Mount Carmel Catholic Cemetery1400 South Wolf Road, HillsideCELEBRANT: Msgr. Michael M. Boland Pres. of Catholic Charities Mount Olivet Catholic Cemetery2755 West 111th Stree...