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September 28
Amidst the gentle whisper of autumn winds and the soft rustle of fallen leaves, the Catholic community gathers on November 2, for a momentous occasion at the Catholic Cemeteries and Mortuaries annual All Souls Day Masses. This sacred day holds immense importance in the Catholic faith, as it is a time to honor and remember the souls of our departed loved ones, offering prayers for their eternal peace. (more...)Read More -
September 20
In the serene and hallowed grounds of Catholic Cemeteries and Mortuaries, a unique and essential service is provided to the faithful. Not only do these sacred places offer a final resting place for our dearly departed, but they also extend a compassionate hand to the living. The Catholic Church considers its cemeteries to be holy ground because they hold the mortal remains of God’s children. We are made in God’s image, and Jesus has redeemed us. The Church honors a cemetery because of the special dignity God has given his children. Not only do these sacred places offer (more...)Read More -
July 5
Starting this July, All Souls Cemetery in Long Beach is introducing newly developed family estates, providing families with a special place to honor their loved ones. With eleven estates available, families can choose from three different formats, each featuring four to eight burial spaces, an upright granite marker displaying the family name, ornamental foliage, and a granite bench for visitors. (more...)Read More -
April 10
On March 20, 2023, the Committee on Doctrine for the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops issued a statement, “On the Proper Disposition of Bodily Remains.” We have included a copy of the document here.Read More
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Tuesday, October 10, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Catholic Cemeteries & Mortuaries invites you to remember and pray for those we have lost by joining us on the second Tuesday of each month for our Memorial Mass. Special intentions are offered for those recently served by our Catholic Cemeteries and Mortuaries. You may submit prayer requests here on our site. The Mass is transmitted live from the San Fernando Mission Chapel in Mission Hills, California, and begins at 11:00 am., they can be found here on our site or on our Cemetery Facebook Pages. All prior Masses are available on our Video Archive Pages. Please note that due to COVID, this is a Virtual Mass only.Read More -
Saturday, October 28, 10:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Día de Los MuertosMisa y Celebración Calvary Cemetery, East Los Angeles 4201 Whittier Blvd. East Los Angeles, 90023 | 10:30 am Doors open | 12:00 pm Mass followed by Blessing of the Altars | 1:30 pm Cultural celebration begins with music, children’s activities, and folkloric dancers | 5:00 pm Event endsRead More -
Thursday, November 2, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Mass will be celebrated at all eleven Catholic Cemeteries. With the exception of Holy Cross in Culver City where Mass will be celebrated in the Chapel of the Risen Christ, these will be outdoor Masses.Read More -
Saturday, November 4, 10:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Santa Clara Cemetery & Mortuary, Oxnard 2370 North H Street, Oxnard, CA 93036 | 10:30 am Doors open | 12:00 pm Mass followed by Procession of Our Lady of Guadalupe & Saint Juan Diego and Blessing of the Altars | 1:30 pm Cultural celebration begins with music, children’s activities, and folkloric dancers | 5:00 pm Event endsRead More
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