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Memorial Day Cemetery Mass Schedule

Posted on May 01, 2025 in: News

Memorial Day Cemetery Mass Schedule

Schedule of Masses in the Diocesan cemeteries on Memorial Day, Monday, May 26, 2025

THE NORWICH DEANERY

Saint Joseph Cemetery, Boswell Avenue, Norwich, Rev. Msgr. Leszek Janik will celebrate this Mass on Memorial Day, Monday, May 26, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. In case of inclement weather this Mass will be celebrated in the Cathedral of St. Patrick, 213 Broadway, Norwich.

Sacred Heart Cemetery, Harland Road, Taftville, Reverend Christopher Zmuda will celebrate this Mass at 9:00 a.m. on Monday, May 26, 2025. In case of inclement weather, the Mass will be celebrated in Sacred Heart Church, Taftville.

Saint Patrick Cemetery, Depot Road, Montville, Reverend Frank Gilbert will celebrate this Mass at 9:00 a.m. on Monday, May 26, 2025. In case of inclement weather the Mass will be celebrated in Saint John Church, Uncasville.

THE NEW LONDON DEANERY

Saint Mary Cemetery, Jefferson Avenue, New London, Bishop Richard Reidy will celebrate Mass on Memorial Day, Monday, May 26, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. In case of inclement weather this Mass will be celebrated in St. Mary Church, New London.

THE OLD SAYBROOK DEANERY

Resurrection Cemetery, Route 145, Westbrook, Reverend Michael Bovino will celebrate Mass on Memorial Day, Monday, May 26, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. In case of inclement weather this Mass will be celebrated in St. Mark Church, Westbrook.

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