Catholic Bishops lead All Souls’ Day Masses at cemeteries

Catholic bishops held annual All Souls’ Day Masses at various cemeteries to honor the deceased and offer prayers for the departed.

In Greenwich, Bishop Frank J. Caggiano led a service at St. Mary-Putnam Cemetery. During his homily, he described the cemetery as a garden of life and hope rather than death, emphasizing the belief that those who have passed remain part of the family through faith.

In Flushing, Bishop Robert Brennan celebrated Mass at Mount St. Mary Cemetery for approximately 150 parishioners. His homily focused on the theme of hope grounded in religious promise, addressing the grief and sorrow experienced by those mourning loved ones.