The bodies of the dead must be treated with respect and charity, in faith and hope of the Resurrection. The burial of the dead is a corporal work of mercy; it honors the children of God, who are temples of the Holy Spirit. (CCC 2300)
Catholic Cemeteries of Columbus provides perpetual care at each of our four consecrated cemeteries. Explore each of our cemeteries to learn about their unique history and features.
Located about 10 miles south of downtown Columbus on US Route 23 in Lockbourne, St. Joseph Cemetery is a place of peace, both for the faithful departed and for families who wish to spend time with their loved ones.
Located near downtown Columbus in the vicinity of Cooper Stadium, Mt. Calvary Cemetery is oldest active Catholic Cemetery in Franklin County. Though consecrated by Bishop Sylvester Rosecrans in 1874, burials began as early as 1865.
Resurrection Cemetery is located just north of Columbus and Worthington on US Route 23, 1/4-mile south of Polaris Parkway/US Route 750, across from Highbanks Metro Park. The Cemetery offers a prayerful atmosphere that evokes peace and quietness of the heart. It sits on just over 115 acres of land.
The Garden of the Holy Innocents is located within Resurrection Cemetery in Lewis Center, Ohio, and provides a sacred burial site for miscarried and full-term infants that were cremated.
