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CATHOLIC CEMETERIES in St Boniface, Manitoba

Maybe you never gave it any thought, but all cemeteries are not alike. A Catholic cemetery is a very special place. It is the place where our brothers and sisters in faith rest in peace. A Catholic cemetery is different because Catholics envision death in a very special way. As Catholics, we believe that the body is sacred, even after death, and that it will rise on the last day to be reunited with our immortal soul. It is thus a normal choice for Catholics to be buried in a Catholic cemetery.

The canon law says: «Sacred places are those which are designated for divine worship or for the burial of the faithful by a dedication or a blessing which the liturgical books prescribe for this purpose. » (can.1205)

The Catholic Church has a tradition of honouring the deceased and respecting their resting place. In the Ancient Rome, the Eucharist was often celebrated in the catacombs. Since these days, many generations of Catholics, according to their faith, wanted to be, along with their families, buried in a Catholic cemetery.

Catholic cemeteries provide perpetual care. The deceased interred in a Catholic cemetery remain members of our christian community, and the Church makes a point to care for their dwelling place until the day of the resurrection.

SAINT-BONIFACE SACRED HEART (Belgian) CATHEDRAL

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