Mark Christian, Director of Catholic Cemeteries, Diocese of Wilmington
Pause and thank God this Memorial Day — Mark Christian
As a child growing up in the 1960s I have fond memories of Memorial Day. Back then, the holiday was always celebrated on May...
Rather than focusing on loss and sadness, make an effort to...
Since March 2020, there have been various restrictions on large gatherings including funerals and memorial services.
As time goes by we see some lessening of...
Sharing in your grief while making certain to keep people safe...
I have been honored to serve the local Catholic community as a Catholic cemetery employee for 43 years. I have spent most of my...
Choosing a Catholic cemetery helps provide lasting presence of Christ for...
The ministry of Catholic Cemeteries began at the foot of the cross on Good Friday when the disciples of Jesus arranged for his burial...
Proper disposition of a cremated body is important
Last year the parishes in the Diocese of Wilmington recorded 1,681 funerals with 417 of these being for cremated bodies. Of the 417 cremations,...