Arcdiochese of Chicago to broadcast Memorial Day cemetery Masses

Catholic Cemeteries of the Archdiocese of Chicago will broadcast Memorial Day Masses online Monday, May 25.

All in-person field Masses at nearly 40 Catholic cemeteries have been canceled because of COVID-19. The Masses will be recorded in three languages - English, Spanish and Polish - by Bishop-elect Michael McGovern, Bishop Robert Casey and Bishop Andrew Wypych, respectively and will be available for viewing at 8:30 a.m. at www.CatholicCemeteriesChicago.org.

"Traditionally, our Memorial Day Masses draw thousands to honor our veterans but because of safety precautions for our veterans and community, we will observe the Masses online this year," said Ted Ratajczyk, executive director of the Catholic Cemeteries of the Archdiocese of Chicago. "Our online Masses will pay tribute to those who have served our great country and our loved ones who have gone before us."

Cemetery grounds will be open Memorial Day with visiting hours of 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Staff members will be on-site and available to assist families. Visitors must abide by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines, wear protective facial coverings and respect social distancing directives. Only gatherings of 10 or less are permitted.

For information, visit www.CatholicCemeteriesChicago.org