Gate of Heaven Cemetery

Gate of Heaven Cemetery Catholic Cemetery owned and operated by Archdiocese of Cincinnati
Honoring Life on Sacred Ground

We are deeply grateful to the students and faculty of Royalmont High School for joining us at Gate of Heaven Cemetery fo...
11/05/2025

We are deeply grateful to the students and faculty of Royalmont High School for joining us at Gate of Heaven Cemetery for preparation of All Souls Day.
Your beautiful prayers and reflections for veterans, religious, grandparents, children, and their families brought a spirit of reverence and hope to our sacred grounds.

Together, we continue Honoring Life on Sacred Ground. ✨🙏

11/05/2025

In the quiet of this garden, where angels seem near and love never fades, we remember the littlest souls — entrusted to God’s eternal care.

“Let the little children come to me… for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.”
— Matthew 19:14

The Baby Garden at Gate of Heaven Cemetery is a place of grace and peace — a space for families to pray, reflect, and know that their children rest safely in the arms of the Father.

Here, every breeze carries a prayer. Every chime sings of love that endures. Every heart that visits finds that Heaven is nearer than it feels.

We invite you to pray with us:
Heavenly Father,
Receive these precious children into Your everlasting embrace.
Wrap them in Your light, where no shadow falls,
and grant comfort to the hearts that ache for them.
May Your promise of eternal life bring peace to every family who mourns,
until we are all reunited in the joy of Your Kingdom.
Through Christ our Lord. Amen.

Gate of Heaven Outreach exists to bring our Archdiocesan family together in this sacred place — a place of prayer, remem...
11/04/2025

Gate of Heaven Outreach exists to bring our Archdiocesan family together in this sacred place — a place of prayer, remembrance, and community. 🙏 Through our outreach, we strive to highlight and partner with Catholic initiatives that embody the Gospel of Jesus Christ in meaningful and visible ways. ✝️

We are honored to begin a new partnership with The Serenelli Project, a remarkable prison ministry dedicated to proclaiming Christ’s message of reconciliation and hope to those preparing to reenter society after incarceration. 🕊️

Gate of Heaven Cemetery is blessed to support the mission of The Serenelli Project through charitable giving.

Together, may we continue to be instruments of God’s mercy, healing, and restoration. 💛

✨ Thank You For Joining Us! ✨We extend our heartfelt gratitude to everyone who made our very first Commemoration of All ...
11/04/2025

✨ Thank You For Joining Us! ✨

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to everyone who made our very first Commemoration of All Souls – Candlelit Mass such a beautiful and faith-filled experience. 🕯️

It was a blessing to share this sacred space with our Archdiocesan family as we prayed for our departed loved ones. 🙏 Your prayers and presence help make our mission to Honor Life on Sacred Ground a visible witness. 🌿

Together with those in attendance, Gate of Heaven Cemetery was honored to begin partnering and supporting The Serenelli Project through charitable donations — helping further their ministry of hope, healing, and restoration for those preparing to reenter society. ✝️🤝

We are deeply grateful for your support and look forward to gathering again next year in faith and remembrance. 💛

Today, we pause in quiet remembrance to honor the souls of all who have gone before us in faith — our family, friends, a...
11/02/2025

Today, we pause in quiet remembrance to honor the souls of all who have gone before us in faith — our family, friends, and loved ones who now rest in the mercy of God.

“The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear?”
— Psalm 27:1

On All Souls’ Day, the Church joins together in prayer for the faithful departed — lifting each soul to the tenderness of God’s love and trusting in His promise of eternal life.

At Gate of Heaven Cemetery, each name upon these sacred grounds tells a story of faith and love that continues beyond this world. Here, we remember that death is not the end, but the doorway to everlasting peace.

As candles flicker and prayers rise, may our hearts be filled with gratitude for the lives we’ve known and hope in the life to come. 🌿

We invite you to pray with us:
Merciful Father,
In Your endless compassion, receive the souls of the faithful departed.
Let perpetual light shine upon them,
and may they rest forever in Your peace.
Comfort those who mourn,
and strengthen our hope in the glory of Your Son’s resurrection.
Through Christ our Lord. Amen.

May this All Souls’ Day bring peace to the living, rest to the departed, and faith to all who walk these sacred grounds.

Today, we honor all the saints — known and unknown — whose lives reflected the light and love of God.All Saints’ Day rem...
11/01/2025

Today, we honor all the saints — known and unknown — whose lives reflected the light and love of God.

All Saints’ Day reminds us that holiness can be found in every walk of life — in great acts of faith and in the quiet goodness of everyday people who lived with love, mercy, and devotion.

At Gate of Heaven Cemetery, we remember the faithful who rest in God’s peace and rejoice in the hope of eternal life. ✨

May this sacred day inspire us to live with the same faith and compassion that the saints have shown before us.

We invite you to visit Gate of Heaven today or in the days ahead — a place of reflection, prayer, and peace as we celebrate the Communion of Saints.

✨🕯 You’re Invited 🕯✨In honor of All Souls Day, Gate of Heaven warmly invites you to gather with us for a beautiful Outdo...
10/29/2025

✨🕯 You’re Invited 🕯✨

In honor of All Souls Day, Gate of Heaven warmly invites you to gather with us for a beautiful Outdoor Candlelit Mass at our Mausoleum Garden on Sunday, November 2 at 6:00 PM. Attendees are invited to bring a lawn chair.

Bring your family and join us as we pray, reflect, and honor the memory of loved ones who have gone before us. Complimentary personalized remembrance candles will be provided for those who submit their loved one’s name in advance.

📍 Garden Mausoleum Courtyard – Gate of Heaven Cemetery
💌 To request a personalized candle with your loved one’s name, please email crutzke@gateofheaven.org.

Let’s come together in faith, hope, and love. ✝️💜

✨ “And I will give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven.” — Matthew 16:19As sunlight pours through our chapel windows, ...
10/27/2025

✨ “And I will give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven.” — Matthew 16:19

As sunlight pours through our chapel windows, we are reminded of God’s eternal light guiding us toward peace, hope, and everlasting life.

10/26/2025

“Take up your cross and follow Me.” (Matthew 16:24)

As we walk the sacred grounds of Gate of Heaven Cemetery, we are reminded of Christ’s Passion and the mystery of our own journey toward eternal life. The Stations of the Cross etched here tell the story of love poured out—Jesus carrying His cross, uniting suffering to redemption.

Each name engraved upon these walls belongs to someone who walked their own road of faith, now resting in the hope of the Resurrection. Families gather, flowers are placed, prayers are whispered—and heaven and earth meet in this place of peace.

✝️ May all who visit here find comfort in Christ’s promise:
“I am the Resurrection and the Life. Whoever believes in Me, though he die, yet shall he live.” (John 11:25)

Today the Church celebrates the life of St. John Paul II, one of the most beloved popes in modern history. His words, wi...
10/22/2025

Today the Church celebrates the life of St. John Paul II, one of the most beloved popes in modern history. His words, witness, and deep faith continue to inspire millions.

St. John Paul II reminded us often: “Do not be afraid. Open wide the doors to Christ.” His courage in the face of suffering, his tireless travels to bring the Gospel to every corner of the world, and his love for young people and families make him a true shepherd for our times.

🕊 A Reflection for Us Today
We live in a world often filled with fear, uncertainty, and division. John Paul II’s message invites us to respond not with despair but with faith—trusting that Christ is always present and that His love is stronger than any darkness.

📿 Practical Way to Honor Him

Pray the Rosary, which he called his “favorite prayer.”
Read a short passage from his encyclical Redemptor Hominis or his “Letter to Families.”
Live his legacy by showing courage and hope in your daily life.

May his words echo in our hearts today:
“The future starts today, not tomorrow.”

10/21/2025

A peaceful glimpse at Gate of Heaven during this beautiful fall weather. 🍂

10/19/2025

✨ As the bells ring out over Gate of Heaven Cemetery in Montgomery, Ohio, the sound carries like a prayer rising to heaven. Paired with the fountain’s waters, we are reminded of God’s nearness and promise of life everlasting.

💫 The bells remind us to pause and listen for God’s voice, whispering in the silence of our hearts: “Be still, and know that I am God.” — Psalm 46:10

🌿 Every toll of the bell reminds us that our journey does not end here — in Christ, life is changed, not ended.

Address

11000 Montgomery Road
Cincinnati, OH
45249

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 9am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 9am - 4:30pm
Thursday 9am - 4:30pm
Friday 9am - 4:30pm
Saturday 9am - 1pm

Telephone

(513) 489-0300

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