BISHOP BRENNAN MARKS MEMORIAL DAY AT CEMETERY FIELD MASS

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 29, 2023

Bishop Robert Brennan of the Diocese of Brooklyn this morning celebrated a Memorial Day Cemetery Field Mass at St. John Cemetery located in the Middle Village section of Queens.

“We pray for all those who have served and who are present here at this Mass. We remember many who have served honorably and are buried on these sacred grounds. We remember their service, their bravery, and their generosity,” said Bishop Brennan in his homily.

Before the final blessing, Monsignor Michael J. Reid, the CEO and Spiritual Moderator of Catholic Cemeteries of Brooklyn and Queens led those gathered in a Prayer for Our Country.

Memorial Day Cemetery Field Masses were held at all of the cemeteries owned and operated by Catholic Cemeteries of Brooklyn and Queens including Mount St. Mary Cemetery in Flushing, Holy Cross Cemetery in East Flatbush, and St. Charles/Resurrection Cemetery in Farmingdale.

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Video footage can be found here: https://vimeo.com/831279548

The photos and video are courtesy of DeSales Media.

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Bishop Robert Brennan gives his homily at the 2023 Memorial Day Field Day Mass at St. John Cemetery.
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Bishop Brennan celebrates the Eucharist during Mass.
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Bishop Brennan greets attendees of the 2023 Memorial Day Field Mass at St. John Cemetery in Middle Village.
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Bishop Robert Brennan blesses one of the women who attended the Memorial Day Mass.