St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery, River Grove IL

12/03/2025

10/24/2025

Have you ever walked through one of our cemeteries and felt an overwhelming sense of peace? That's the gift of consecrated ground—where faith deepens and the presence of God brings comfort that endures forever. At Catholic Cemeteries of Chicago, we are blessed to care for these sacred acres where Chicago's Catholic families have gathered for generations.

We'd love to hear from you: What brings you peace when you visit? Share your reflections below. 🙏

10/15/2025

Please take note of the following adjusted Cemetery hours for the fall and winter months: October 16th - February 28th

FALL & WINTER VISITING HOURS:

CEMETERY VISITING HOURS:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

MAUSOLEUM VISITING HOURS:
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

OFFICE HOURS:
Monday - Friday: 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Sundays: CLOSED

For more information about our hours of operation, please visit our website: https://www.catholiccemeterieschicago.org/hours-of-operation/.

10/09/2025

REMINDER: FALL DECORATION CLEAN-UP

Our Cemetery Grounds Staff will be removing ALL decorations and items left out between October 15th and October 31st. If you wish to save your decorations, please remove them before October 15th.

Fall and Winter decorations may be placed starting November 1st. Please do not place ANY decorations between October 15th and October 31st.

To learn more about our Cemetery decorating policies, please refer to our website: https://www.catholiccemeterieschicago.org/cemetery-policies/

Thank you!

10/02/2025

10/01/2025

Please join us for our annual Cemetery Sunday Rosary & Prayer Service on Sunday, November 2nd at 2:00 PM.

Let us honor the memory of our loved ones with heartfelt prayers and remembrance.

Participating Cemeteries:
All Saints Catholic Cemetery, Des Plaines, IL
Ascension Catholic Cemetery, Libertyville IL
Assumption Catholic Cemetery, Glenwood IL
Calvary Catholic Cemetery, Evanston IL
Good Shepherd Catholic Cemetery, Orland Park IL
Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery, Calumet City IL
Holy Sepulchre Catholic Cemetery, Alsip IL
Maryhill Catholic Cemetery, Niles IL
Mount Olivet Catholic Cemetery, Chicago IL
Queen of Heaven Catholic Cemetery, Hillside IL
Resurrection Catholic Cemetery, Justice IL
St. Adalbert Catholic Cemetery, Niles IL
St. Benedict Catholic Cemetery, Crestwood IL
St. Casimir Catholic Cemetery, Chicago IL
St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery, River Grove IL
St. Mary Catholic Cemetery, Evergreen Park, IL
St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Cemetery, Palatine IL

09/26/2025

FALL DECORATION CLEAN-UP:

Our Cemetery Grounds Staff will be removing ALL decorations and items left out between October 15th and October 31st. If you wish to save your decorations, please remove them before October 15th.

Fall and Winter decorations may be placed starting November 1st. Please do not place ANY decorations between October 15th and October 31st.

To learn more about our Cemetery decorating guidelines, please refer to our website: https://www.catholiccemeterieschicago.org/cemetery-policies/

Thank you!

09/12/2025

08/29/2025

Please note, all Cemetery OFFICES will be closed on Monday, September 1st. Our Cemetery Grounds will remain open for visitation from 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM.

To contact us, please visit our website: https://www.catholiccemeterieschicago.org/contact-us/.

May God bless you and your family on this day of rest. 🙏

08/12/2025

Testimonial Tuesday for St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery, River Grove IL

Have you visited our Catholic Cemeteries or utilized one of our services? We would like to hear from you! To submit your story or feedback, please visit: https://www.catholiccemeterieschicago.org/feedback/.

08/07/2025

In the profound wisdom of Sacred Scripture, we find comfort in the eternal truth that transcends our earthly sorrow. At Catholic Cemeteries of Chicago, each beloved name becomes woven into the fabric of eternity. 🙏

"Their bodies are buried in peace, but their name lives on and on." -Sirach 44:14

07/30/2025