God of all seasons, we thank you for Autumn.

Photo by Emily Bentley

We bless you, God of Seed and Harvest and we bless each other that the beauty of this world and the love that created it might be expressed through our lives and be a blessing to others now and always.

November 1, 2026 Seasonal Clean-up Begins

As we approach the time of seasonal clean-up, we want to remind you that this important process will commence on November 1st across all our cemeteries. We kindly ask that you take a moment to remove any personal items you wish to keep before this date. This allows us to maintain the serene and respectful environment that is so crucial for honoring the memories of your loved ones.

A Special Thank You to Bill and Kevin Sage of

Sage Bros. Painting Company for their kind and generous act of patriotism.

On October 6th members of the CRAB Garrison 1954 Veterans Group gathered to watch the unveiling of the newly restored historic sign recognizing Civil War Medal of Honor Recipient, Pvt. Michael Burke who rests in peace in St. Mary's Cemetery, Troy, NY. Pvt. Burke died a young man in 1878. The sign erected in his honor decades ago was badly peeling and difficult to read. Jack Welsh, an active member of the veterans group contacted the cemetery's historian, Kelly Grimaldi with a plan of action to restore the sign pro bono with the assistance of Sage Bros. Painting Company of Troy. It was a wonderful offer as nobody on staff at Albany Diocesan Cemeteries had any expertise in the art of sign refurbishing which is why it was the state it was in. See the dramatic difference below:

Great News for all Our Family Researchers and History Buffs!

We are thrilled to announce that the burial records prior to 1975 and lot cards for most of our cemeteries managed from the Most Holy Redeemer office in Niskayuna are now publicly accessible at no cost! This significant step towards transparency allows you to view the same information we have in our archives, providing a heartfelt opportunity to honor your loved ones’ legacies. You can now explore the connections between families and discover where they rest together in Our Lady of Angels, Most Holy Redeemer, Holy Cross,

St. John the Baptist, St. Mary's Schenectady, Immaculate Conception, and St. Agnes Cohoes. We are proud to have made this possible through a generous grant from the New York State Genealogical and Biographical Society, reinforcing our commitment to supporting families and communities. Please note that the remaining records from Most Holy Redeemer's office, including St. Anthony's and

Sts. Cyril and Method and records from St. Agnes Cemetery, Menands office will also be made available soon. We encourage you to click on the link below to uncover the wealth of information waiting for you, as you delve into your family history and create a lasting connection to those who came before you.

https://www.newyorkfamilyhistory.org/online-records/collection/albany-diocesan-cemetery-records

As we enter November, our hearts turn in a special way to remembrance. The Catholic Church dedicates this sacred season to the Month of Holy Souls beginning with All Saints’ Day and All Souls’ Day. It is a time when all 23 of our beautiful cemetery grounds—from Historic St. Agnes in Menands to Most Holy Redeemer in Niskayuna —become a living testament to our faith. Families visit our sacred grounds daily to pray for our departed loved ones, united in the hopeful promise of Christ’s Resurrection.

Managing 23 sacred Catholic cemeteries across the Greater Capital Region is a profound ministry. Our spaces are more than just resting places; they are holy ground governed by a tradition of faith. We are dedicated to maintaining the dignity, beauty, and peaceful sanctuary of these properties for your family’s legacy of faith.

An Act of Love: The True Meaning of Pre-Planning

When a family chooses to pre-plan their burial needs, it brings an incredible sense of relief and peace, which most people don’t understand until they experience it personally. All too often, these difficult choices are forced upon families during moments of deep grief, leading to emotional stress and rushed choices.

Pre-planning your resting place is a final act of stewardship and love that protects your family's unity. By establishing your family estate or heritage plot now, you give your children and grandchildren a permanent, sacred anchor—a dedicated space where your family will remain together in faith, side-by-side, awaiting the Resurrection. For gentle guidance on finding the right final resting place, read our guide on https://blog.capitaldistrictcemeteries.org/cemeteries-family-legacy-troy-ny/

Custom Memorialization

Our team at the Catholic Monument Design Center located at Our Lady of Angels Cemetery in Colonie will help you design a lasting monument or memorial marker that beautifully tells your family's unique story.

Pre-planning a memorial offers profound benefits, allowing you the time and clarity to thoughtfully design a tribute that honors your heritage and reflects your enduring faith for generations to come.

Call 518-350-7678 to schedule an appointment with our Memorial Design Specialists, or email CMDC@ADCemeteries.org for more information.

To all our mausoleum crypt and niche owners and families, our fall flowers and bronze vases are ready to be installed. We understand that it is difficult for families to place flowers for their loved ones entombed in mausoleum crypts or inurned in niches. Let us do it for you. Our flower program was introduced this past spring and it includes the installation of a beautifully crafted bronze vase and a colorful arrangement of silk flowers that are changed with each season. Our fall arrangement is featured in the image above. Please contact Director of Sales, Nancy Bellard for details and pricing: Nancy@ADCemeteries.org (518-350-7676)

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. Adalbert's ** 2800 Hamburg St., Rotterdam, NY12303 Est. 1914

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

*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