Holy Sepulchre Cemetery turns 100
2 days ago by Catholic Cemeteries Communications

The aptly named Holy Sepulchre Cemetery on Harlem Road in Cheektowaga will celebrate its 100th anniversary this October 5, 2013. The original Holy Sepulchre refers to the tomb in which the Body of Jesus was laid after His death upon the Cross. The Evangelists tell us that it was Joseph of Arimathea's own tomb which he had hewn out of a rock near the site of the Crucifixion. Today, the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, a basilica, stands over the site of the resurrection of Jesus within the walled Old City of Jerusalem.

 

 

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Catholic Cemeteries: Business or ministry?
6/11/2013 12:43:05 PM by Carmen Colao, Director, Catholic Cemeteries of Buffalo

What makes Catholic cemeteries different from their non-Catholic counterparts? What makes them unique?

Catholic cemeteries serve the Church in ways that are distinctly Catholic.

This distinctiveness can be seen in the attitudes and actions of the people in the organization – whether or not they share the Catholic faith. These distinctions make a Catholic cemetery recognizable as Catholic. read more...

We can't delete them from our lives
6/7/2013 10:05:24 AM by Nancy Weil, Director of Grief Support

Going through my phone contacts the other day, I spotted the name and phone number of a dear friend of mine. I smiled at the thought of her and imagined her reassuring voice that greeted me whenever I called and the way she was so interested in the mundane details of my life. How I longed to have one more conversation with her, but she died two years ago from cancer. I found the number I needed and dialed; Donna’s name still securely in my list of contacts. I will never delete her from my phone, my email contacts or the other places where she appears. She may no longer be available to call, but she is still very much alive in my heart. I cannot delete her from those lists any more than I can delete her from my life. read more...

Western New York Catholic Supplement
6/5/2013 11:07:52 AM by Communications

Download and read the 2013 Catholic Cemeteries supplement published in the June Western New York Catholic.  Read articles about the ministry of Catholic cemeteries, the 100th anniversary of Holy Sepulchre Cemetery in Cheektowaga and there's a photo gallery on the extensive services conducted in our Catholic Cemeteries.

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St. Anthony Chapel Mausoleum now under construction
5/28/2013 3:30:19 PM by Communications

Holy Sepulchre Cemetery in Cheektowaga will be the site of the new St. Anthony Chapel Mausoleum that is now under construction.  You can reserve now and save with pre-construction prices.

This beautiful structure will offer selections with serenity and the natural beauty of garden arrangements.  The mausoleum provides a simple, dignified and affordable alternative to inground burial.  Let us answer your questions.  Selections may be paid for over a period of time with NO INTEREST or FINANCE CHARGES.  For more information, call at Family Service Counselor today at 716-873-6500.
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Catholic Cemeteries’ parish outreach focuses on pre-planning
2/28/2013 1:27:58 PM by Kevin Keenan

“Moving Toward Heaven” was the topic of a special Lenten program at St. Leo the Great Parish on Feb. 27, addressing pre-planning for Catholic funerals and burials in Catholic cemeteries. “Hopefully we are working that direction,” said Msgr. Robert E. Zapfel, pastor of the Amherst parish.

Carmen A. Colao (right), director of Catholic Cemeteries for the Diocese of Buffalo, and Msgr. Zapfel made presentations and answered questions from about 60 people who filled the parish chapel. read more...

Aging is for Everyone - Nancy Weil on Grief Support
12/27/2012 2:47:37 PM by Kevin Keenan

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Cemeteries marketing director named to Network in Aging board
11/28/2012 10:02:42 AM by Kevin Keenan

Chip Mussen elected read more...

Catholic Cemetery director lays wreath at Tomb of the Unknowns
11/9/2012 1:23:45 PM by Kevin Keenan

Carmen A. Colao, director of Catholic Cemeteries of Buffalo, took part in a wreath laying ceremony at the Tom of the Unknowns at Arlington National Cemetery on Sept. 24, 2012. At the time, Colao was president of the Catholic Cemetery Conference.  read more...

Catholic Cemetery Conference elects new board of directors
10/29/2012 9:00:00 AM by Catholic Cemetery Conference

Dennis Fairbank, executive director of the Catholic Cemetery Conference, announced that during the CCC's 63rd annual convention in Washington, D.C., Carol K. Giambalvo, director of cemeteries for the Diocese of Rockford, was elected president, succeeded Carmen A.  Colao, director of Catholic Cemeteries of Buffalo.  Colao will be immediate past president until 2014.

During the convention, Colao laid a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia.  read more...

Bishop Grosz rededicates Ascension bell
10/20/2012 1:00:00 PM by Kevin Keenan

Bishop Edward M. Grosz, auxiliary bishop of Buffalo, blesses the Ascension bell at Mount Olivet Cemetery in Kenmore, on Oct. 20. Msgr. Paul J. Belzer, retired priest of the diocese, looks on. 

“This is a beautiful addition to Mount Olivet, as we remember our loved ones who have been laid to rest here,” Bishop Grosz said.  The bell was originally dedicated exactly one century ago, on Oct. 20, 1912, by Bishop Charles H. Colton, fourth bishop of Buffalo, for Ascension Parish in North Tonawanda. read more...

Catholic Cemeteries supplement, Western New York Catholic (May 2012)
9/18/2012 1:13:37 PM by Western New York Catholic staff

The Western New York Catholic publishes a special supplement for the Catholic Cemeteries of Buffalo every year.

Click here for the 2012 supplement.

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