Rooted in Faith, Serving in Love: CCM’s Ministry of Support and Community

At Catholic Cemeteries & Mortuaries (CCM), our mission extends far beyond providing a sacred place of burial. Rooted in the Church’s call to accompany God’s people in every season of life, CCM’s Community Outreach Ministry is dedicated to walking with families before, during, and after the loss of a loved one—offering prayer, presence, and pastoral care grounded in faith and hope. Grief can feel isolating, but no one is meant to carry it alone. Through Outreach, CCM seeks to be a visible sign of the Church’s compassion, reminding families that even in moments of sorrow, they remain held by a community of faith and by the promise of the Resurrection.

A Place of Prayer and Remembrance

One of the most meaningful expressions of this ministry is CCM’s Monthly Memorial Masses. Celebrated at our cemeteries and mortuaries—and offered both in person and via livestream—these Masses provide families with a sacred space to remember their loved ones, to pray together, and to find comfort in the Eucharist. For many, the Monthly Memorial Mass becomes an important step in the healing journey. Intentions are lifted, and families are reminded that their loved ones are never forgotten. By offering livestream options, CCM ensures that even those who are homebound, traveling, or living at a distance can remain connected in prayer.

Supporting the Church’s Bereavement Ministry

CCM’s commitment to accompaniment also reaches deeply into parish life through its support of the Ministry of Consolation, sometimes known as parish bereavement ministry. These ministries play a vital role in the Church’s response to grief—providing listening hearts, prayerful presence, and practical support to families at their most vulnerable moments.
Through Community Outreach, CCM provides formation, training, and ongoing support for Ministers of Consolation serving in parishes throughout the archdiocese. These men and women are prepared not only to understand the realities of grief but to serve with compassion, sensitivity, and faith. Their ministry ensures that families encountering loss are met with Christ’s love, expressed through the care of the parish community.

Outreach Beyond the Cemetery


Community Outreach is also present well beyond Memorial Masses and bereavement training. The Outreach team partners closely with parishes, schools, and Archdiocesan offices to support a wide range of pastoral and educational efforts. These include parish presentations on Catholic funeral rites, participation in parish festivals and community events, catechetical moments tied to cultural traditions, and opportunities for prayer and remembrance throughout the liturgical year. Through these efforts, CCM helps families better understand the richness of Catholic funeral traditions and the hope they proclaim—removing uncertainty and fear by offering clarity, preparation, and reassurance rooted in faith.

A Ministry of Accompaniment and Hope
At its heart, Community Outreach reflects a simple but profound belief: cemeteries are not only places for the dead, but sacred spaces for the living. They are places where families return to pray, to remember, and to renew their trust in God’s promise of eternal life. By walking alongside families and parishes, CCM’s Outreach Ministry serves as a bridge—connecting pastoral care, liturgy, and community in a way that honors both the dignity of the deceased and the needs of those who grieve.

An Invitation
Catholic Cemeteries & Mortuaries warmly invites families to take part in this ministry of prayer and remembrance. Whether by attending a Memorial Mass, submitting a prayer intention, participating in a parish presentation, or learning more about bereavement resources, families are always welcome.

In moments of loss and in seasons of remembrance, CCM remains committed to walking with the faithful—offering comfort, fostering hope, and proclaiming the enduring promise of the Resurrection.