History and ownership

St. Patrick’s Catholic Cemetery is a registered charity and was established in 1861 for the burial of Roman Catholics and is administered by the Trustees of the Secular Clergy Common Fund which encapsulates the Chief Administrator, and five Assistant Administrators one from each of the five Dioceses involved.

This specially designated area is for the remains of present and future departed, to be buried with the many clergy, religious and laity already interred, which total over 182,000, also for the cremated remains of deceased Catholics which may be interred in a grave, commonly referred to as burial, or in a tomb or mausoleum.

St. Patrick’s Cemetery is a holy place of prayer and remembrance. To preserve its sacred character admission is granted to those who conduct themselves in accordance with the Rules & Regulations and act in concert with Catholic belief, tradition and decorum. Priest members of the Fund offer the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass for those who are buried in this Cemetery and for all Benefactors of the Secular Clergy Common Fund.

Mission statement

St. Patrick’s Cemetery meets the needs of all Catholics in preparation for, at the time of, and following the death of a loved one. In providing a consecrated place for burial, we treat the human body with dignity and respect after death and offer an environment which encourages frequent visitation with attendant prayer for the deceased, an environment in which love is remembered, and faith is awakened and strengthened. We serve as a symbol of the extended community of the church – and celebrate the Death and Resurrection of the Lord, which offer to us the promise of eternal life.