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Our Sacred Grounds Newsletter

Issue #2 June 2026

Glory be to God ...

for clear blue skies and sunny days; for fresh green grass and leafy trees; for vivid purple flowers and well-tended gardens; for fluffy white clouds and gentle breezes. Glory be to God for the summer season!

Just a reminder: Seasonal decorations on your loved ones' gravesites are welcome. Please be sure the decorations you place are in keeping with our rules and regulations posted on signs and available here:

https://www.capitaldistrictcemeteries.org/about-us/rules-and-regulations

Your loved one's cremated remains are sacred. We can provide a permanent place of remembrance in our sacred grounds.

The Catholic Church cherishes the tradition of full-body burial, but we also welcome the inurnment of cremated remains in the sacred ground of our all our cemeteries. If you are currently holding the remains of a family member or friend at home, we invite you to reflect on their long-term legacy. Placing them in a Catholic Cemetery ensures a permanent, sacred resting place, where friends, family, and future descendants gather to remember. Don’t leave their final resting place to chance. Ensure they are honored with the dignity and remembrance they deserve.

Contact us today to learn about our peaceful Mausoleum Niches, Columbariums, and other sacred cremation burial options. info@ADCemeteries.org

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DESIGN A LASTING LEGACY

There is a profound comfort in knowing that, even when we are gone, our loved ones will have a sacred place to find us. A custom monument or grave marker is more than just a tribute in stone; it’s designing a legacy to hold the stories, the laughter, and the love you’ve shared. Our Memorial Design Specialists walk beside you to create a sanctuary where your family can one day gather and simply remember. By pre-planning this memorial now, you are giving your family the most selfless gift of all: the quiet, undisturbed space to grieve and the beauty of a permanent home for your memory.

Great Work is Happening in our Cemeteries!

We are putting your donations to good use on our grounds. So far this year we have removed 16 dangerous trees and did extensive repairs (including new 4 foot deep foundations) on 14 historic monuments dating back to the 19th century. The John C. Heenan Lot in St. Agnes Cemetery, Menands was completely restored recently. Mr. Heenan was the first Heavyweight Boxing Champion of the World in the 1860s. Sadly, he died in 1874 at 39 years old. Even the strongest people of that era succumbed to diseases like Tuberculosis that took the Champion's life. His gravesite is once again a fitting memorial to him and his family.

Call for Professional Art Instructors

The Living Room Art Gallery located in the Visitor Center at Historic St. Agnes Cemetery in Menands is hiring art instructors for classes held on select Friday and Saturday mornings. We offer an hourly stipend and instructors set their own schedules. No marketing or administrative work is required. Our Director of Education handles all registrations and promotional materials. Instructors just come and teach classes with up to 24 adult participants. All materials are provided. If you are interested in teaching painting classes, please contact Kelly@ADCemeteries.org or call 518-350-7679. (painting by Noreen Powell)

Please consider donating to the cemetery of your choice and help us maintain the beauty of sacred grounds. Click the QR code or send your check made payable to Albany Diocesan Cemeteries, 48 Cemetery Avenue, Menands, NY 12204

Your donations allow us to continue removing dangerous trees like this one that was located near the old entrance to St. John's Cemetery in Troy. It was completely hollow!

We Are Here For You.

Our dedicated and compassionate team members are available to answer all your questions and help guide you through the pre-planning process when you are ready to take this important step.

Albany Diocesan Cemeteries manages 23

Catholic Cemeteries in the New York Capital Region and Upper Hudson Valley

Serving Catholics in Albany, Schenectady, Rensselaer, Saratoga and Greene Counties.

Our Cemeteries:

Calvary*481 Route 9W, Glenmont, NY 12077 Est. 1875

Holy Cross** 1456 Dunnsville Rd, Rotterdam, NY 12306 Est. 1930

Holy Sepulchre * Third Ave Ext., Rensselaer, NY 12144 Est. 1860

Immaculate Conception ** 29 Delatour Rd, Watervliet, NY 12189 Est. 1908

Most Holy Redeemer ** 2501 Troy Rd, Niskayuna, NY 12309 Est. 1924

Our Lady Help of Christians * 41 Jolley Rd, Glenmont, NY 12077 Est. 1874

Our Lady of Angels ** 1389 Central Ave, Colonie, NY 12205 Est. 1878

St. Agnes Cohoes ** 79 St. Agnes Hwy, Cohoes, NY 12047 Est. 1882

St. Agnes Menands* 48 Cemetery Ave, Albany, NY 12204 Est. 1867

St. Anthony's Glenville ** 27 Glenridge Rd, Glenville, NY 12302 Est. 1925

St. Francis De Sales * Clum Hill Rd, Elka Park, NY 12427 Est. 1881

St. Jean de Baptiste Troy * 968 Spring Ave Ext., Troy, NY 12180 Est. 1891

St. John the Baptist ** Brandywine Ave, Schenectady, NY 12307 Est. 1839

St. John's * 250 Cemetery Rd, Troy, NY 12180 Est. 1869 Est. 1869

St. Joseph's * 40 Middletown Rd, Waterford, NY 12188 Est. 1904

St. Mary's * Route 385, Coxsackie, NY 12051 Est. 1870

St. Mary's ** 738 McClellan St, Schenectady, NY 12304 Est. 1894

St. Mary's * 79 Brunswick Rd, Troy, NY 12180 Est. 1844

St. Patrick's * N Jefferson Ave, Catskill, NY 12414 Est. 1889

St. Patrick's * Blaisdell Ave, Coeymans, NY 12045 Est. 1855

St. Patrick's ** 150 Troy-Schenectady Rd, Watervliet, NY 12189 Est. 1874

Sts. Cyril & Method ** 611 Duanesburg Rd, Rotterdam, NY 12306 Est. 1917

St. Adalbert Cemetery, 2788 Hamburg Street, Rotterdam, NY 12303

*Office location: 48 Cemetery Avenue, Menands, NY 12204 Tel. 518-463-0134

**Office location: 2501 Troy-Schenectady Road, Niskayuna, NY 12309 Tel. 518-374-5319