May 12, 2026

Memorial Day Masses to be celebrated at diocesan cemeteries

REGIONAL
Staff report

Springfield Bishop William D. Byrne celebrated a Memorial Day Mass at St. Michael’s Cemetery on State Street in Springfield, Monday, May 26, 2025. (IObserve file photo)

SPRINGFIELD — Memorial Day Masses will be celebrated across the Diocese of Springfield at diocesan cemeteries, Monday, May 25. Bishop William D. Byrne will celebrate a 10 a.m. Mass at Gate of Heaven Cemetery on Tinkham Road in Springfield. Msgr. Christopher Connelly will celebrate a 10 a.m. Mass at St. Michael Cemetery on State Street in Springfield. 

Here is a complete listing of Memorial Day Masses to be celebrated May 25:

Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Springfield @ 10 a.m.
Celebrant. Bishop William D. Byrne

St. Michael Cemetery, Springfield @ 10 a.m.
Celebrant, Msgr. Christopher Connelly

St. Aloysius Cemetery, Springfield @ 9:00 a.m.
Celebrant, Father Piotr Calik

 St. Rose Cemetery, South Hadley @ 9:00 a.m.
Celebrant, Father David Aufiero

St. Mary Cemetery, Westfield @ 8:00 a.m.
Celebrant, Father Jonathan Reardon

Calvary Cemetery, Chicopee @11:00 a.m.
Celebrant, Father Dennis Skowera

Memorial Day has been observed since the late 1800s, following the Civil War, to honor those who were killed while serving in the U.S. military.