The Catholic Cemeteries of the Diocese of Hamilton

03/25/2026

Elevator Service Interruption: Our Lady of Victory Mausoleum

We are currently upgrading the elevator in the south-side of Our Lady of Victory Mausoleum (near the bayside entrance). This work is expected to take approximately one week to complete. The elevator in the north-side is available for use to access all floors. We apologize for any inconvenience.

03/24/2026

As Spring approaches, we wish to remind everyone that all winter decorations, including wreaths on stands, must be removed from gravesites by April 1st. We understand the importance of honouring loved ones throughout the year, and appreciate your assistance in keeping our cemeteries beautiful for all to enjoy. Please note that any winter decorations remaining on graves after April 1st, will be removed and discarded.

03/17/2026

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Halton Police have shared new information on additional recovered items from the recent mausoleum thefts across the GTHA. Families are encouraged to review the recovered property album https://bit.ly/40Tfcnj and contact mausoleumthefts@haltonpolice.ca if you recognize an item.



Our thoughts and prayers are with all those impacted, and we remain committed to restoring the sense of safety and reverence that our Catholic Cemeteries represent.

Investigation Update: Mausoleum Theft Investigation

Since announcing arrests in November, investigators with the Halton Regional Police Service have laid 18 additional charges in a series of thefts targeting mausoleums across the Greater Toronto Area.

More than 140 people have contacted investigators and 26 stolen items have been returned to families, but many recovered items remain unclaimed.

Investigators are asking the public to review our online photo album of recovered property to help identify and return items to their rightful families.

View the photo album here: https://bit.ly/40Tfcnj

If you recognize any items or believe your family may have been affected, please contact investigators:

mausoleumthefts@haltonpolice.ca

03/13/2026

Maintenance at Our Lady Immaculate Mausoleum in Guelph

Please be advised that regular maintenance is scheduled to be completed at Our Lady Immaculate Mausoleum in Marymount Cemetery in Guelph. The mausoleum will be closed to visitors from Wednesday, May 6 at 8:00am and will re-open on Friday, May 8 at 9:00am. We apologize for any inconvenience that this may cause.

02/12/2026

02/03/2026

Phone service at the office in Stoney Creek has been restored.

Thank you for your patience!

01/14/2026

Please use caution when visiting cemeteries during the winter due to icy conditions. Our Cemeteries do their best to salt walkways; however, due to current salt shortages, there may be an increased risk of slippery surfaces.

Thank you, and stay safe!

11/13/2025

Visiting hours for all mausoleums

Our Lady of Victory Mausoleum in Holy Sepulchre Cemetery (Burlington) will be open daily from 8:00 am - 6:00 pm. Our Lady Immaculate Mausoleum in Marymount Cemetery (Guelph) will be open Monday - Friday from 9:00 am - 6:00 pm, Saturday and Sunday 8:00 am - 6:00 pm. The mausoleums in Stoney Creek, Ancaster, Paris and Gate of Heaven (Burlington) will be open Monday - Friday from 8:00 am - 4:30 pm and weekends until 6:00 pm. These hours remain unchanged on all holidays.

10/16/2025

There have recently been some occurrences of theft in our cemeteries. We wish to remind all visitors to not leave any valuables unattended, either in their car or at the gravesite.

As a result, we will be closing all our mausoleums at 4:30pm until further notice.

09/23/2025

The annual All Souls Day Mass at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery in Burlington, will take place on Sunday, November 2nd at 2:00pm. The principal celebrant will be the Most Rev. Wayne Lobsinger, Auxiliary Bishop of Hamilton. All are welcome!

08/29/2025

The annual Mary, Queen of Families Memorial Mass and Rosary Procession, at Marymount Cemetery in Guelph, will take place on Saturday, September 20, 2025, at 1:00pm. All are welcome!