Calvary Cemetery Holds Memorial Day Mass
Calvary Cemetery in Santa Barbara Holds Memorial Day Mass, Blesses New Burial Section
Calvary Cemetery in Santa Barbara held a blessing Monday to mark the opening of its new burial section dedicated to Saint John Vianney.
The blessing immediately followed the Memorial Day Mass led by Auxiliary Bishop Slawomir Szkredka that honored the memory of veterans who served in the armed forces.
The Mass and the blessing were held in the cemetery at the location of the new burial site, and chairs were set up for the attendees.
After the Mass, Bishop Szkredka walked the grounds of the site and blessed the field and the garden with holy water.