St. Joseph Cemetery-Monroe, MI

St. Joseph Cemetery-Monroe, MI St. Joseph Cemetery in Monroe, Michigan has been in continuous operation since about 1850.

For many years, it was administered by the 4 Catholic parishes of Monroe and is now administered through the Archdiocese of Detroit.

IMPORTANT CANCELLATION ANNOUNCEMENT. The Dinner and Learn presentation for this evening, January 14th has been CANCELLED...
01/14/2026

IMPORTANT CANCELLATION ANNOUNCEMENT.

The Dinner and Learn presentation for this evening, January 14th has been CANCELLED.

Our next presentation at Quatro's will be announced very soon.

We apologize for any inconvenience.

St. Joseph Cemetery Staff and Management.

Creating a memorial is more than marking a place of rest — it is a sacred act of love and remembrance. 🤍At our Catholic ...
01/12/2026

Creating a memorial is more than marking a place of rest — it is a sacred act of love and remembrance. 🤍
At our Catholic cemetery, families have the opportunity to honor their loved one with a lasting memorial that reflects faith, dignity, and hope in the Resurrection. A memorial becomes a legacy for generations, a place where children and grandchildren can return to pray, remember, and feel connected to those who came before them.
By creating a memorial, you ensure your loved one’s story is preserved in a consecrated, holy place — a visible sign of love, faith, and remembrance that endures through time.
If you are considering how best to honor your loved one, we are here to walk with you and help you create a meaningful tribute rooted in our Catholic traditions.
📞 Contact us to learn more about memorial options and how to leave a legacy of faith and love.

01/12/2026

September 22, 1929 - January 08, 2026

Join us for an evening of complimentary good food, drinks and information. Come have dinner on us and learn about the i...
01/07/2026

Join us for an evening of complimentary good food, drinks and information. Come have dinner on us and learn about the importance and ease of pre-planning. Call our office today 734-241-1411 and reserve your spot. Bring a friend or family member for an informative night out.

WE are remembering our families in thought and prayers who laid their loved one to rest one year ago this month.
01/06/2026

WE are remembering our families in thought and prayers who laid their loved one to rest one year ago this month.

12/29/2025

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12/25/2025

🌟 Merry Christmas! 🌟

Today, we celebrate the Solemnity of the Nativity of Our Lord, the joyful day when Christ was born into the world. In the humility of a manger, God’s great love is revealed to us in the gift of His Son, our Savior and Redeemer.

May the light of the newborn Christ fill our hearts with peace, renew our hope, and draw us closer to Him and to one another. Let us rejoice in the miracle of Emmanuel, God with us.

Join us in praying on this holy day:

O God, who wonderfully created the dignity of human nature
and still more wonderfully restored it,
grant, we pray, that we may share
in the divinity of Christ,
who humbled Himself to share in our humanity.
Who lives and reigns with You in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
God, forever and ever.
Amen.

12/24/2025

September 22, 1934 - December 22, 2025

12/24/2025

Address

909 North Monroe Street
Monroe, MI
48162

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 7:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 7:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 7:30pm
Thursday 8am - 7:30pm
Friday 8am - 7:30pm
Saturday 8am - 7:30pm
Sunday 8am - 7:30pm

Telephone

(734) 241-1411

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History of St. Joseph Cemetery

In strolling through these grounds, a person can experience peace and tranquility in this major historical area of Michigan. St. Joseph Cemetery in Monroe, Michigan has been in continuous operation since about 1801. The cemetery was started to service the Catholic German, French, Italian and Irish settlers in the area. The northeast corner of today’s cemetery are where the earliest burials took place.

Tens of thousands of monuments are present at St. Joseph Cemetery, but an estimated 2 thousand graves (or more) are unmarked. Early burials were mainly with 6-8 grave family plots, eventually giving way through the decades to the two grave plots that the cemetery currently uses. Today the cemetery also has 4 mausoleums for entombment and niches for cremations.

In 1886 the center of the cemetery had a “lake” with cobblestones in and around it, and a statue of Our Lady of Sorrows (pictured below) at the old west end. There were three mausoleums- one for the clergy, one for I.H.M. sisters and a public mausoleum for holding bodies. Descriptions of the 1887 clergy building described it with marble columns and looking “handsome.” About this time when major improvements were occurring, the cemetery was re-dedicated to St. Joseph, patron saint of the worker and a peaceful death. A new chapel was dedicated in 1902 with a new altar, floor and wainscoted interior. This chapel was dismantled in the 1980s.

A priests’ section was laid out in the 1950s. Many priests are interred at St. Joseph Cemetery, including priests of the Comboni Missionaries. Some notable priests that are buried at St. Josepeh Cemetery include Fr. Hugo Noetzel, Fr. Edmund Perrin, and Fr. Daniel Fraser.