St. Joseph Cemetery-Monroe, MI

St. Joseph Cemetery-Monroe, MI St. Joseph Cemetery in Monroe, Michigan has been in continuous operation since about 1850.

For many years, it was administered by the 4 Catholic parishes of Monroe and is now administered through the Archdiocese of Detroit.

04/29/2026

View David L. Morris's obituary, send flowers, find service dates, and sign the guestbook.

04/28/2026

Celebrate the life of Alan Bourbina and join others in sharing memories, stories, and condolences.

04/27/2026

View Sandra L. Vanisacker's obituary, send flowers, find service dates, and sign the guestbook.

04/24/2026

View Bob H Chittum's obituary, contribute to their memorial, see their funeral service details, and more.

🇺🇸 Memorial Day Mass – Join Us in Remembrance 🇺🇸“Greater love has no one than this, to lay down one’s life for one’s fri...
04/23/2026

🇺🇸 Memorial Day Mass – Join Us in Remembrance 🇺🇸
“Greater love has no one than this, to lay down one’s life for one’s friends.” — John 15:13
On Memorial Day, Monday, May 25, we gather in faith to celebrate a special Catholic Mass, commending to God the souls of those who gave their lives in service to our country. United in prayer and gratitude, we ask the Lord to grant them eternal rest and peace.
All are welcome to join us as we remember, pray, and entrust our fallen heroes to God’s mercy.
📞 For more information: (248) 350‑1900
🌐 cfcsdetroit.org

04/22/2026

Celebrate the life of Andrew Diamond and join others in sharing memories, stories, and condolences.

Sharon Lisic
04/16/2026

Sharon Lisic

Yvonne Acton
04/14/2026

Yvonne Acton

04/14/2026

Born January 19, 1934, on the family farm in LaSalle, MI, Yvonne was one of six children of the late Elvert and Mildred (Larrow) Cousino. Yvonne was a 1952 graduate of St. Mary Academy. She then continued her education at Michigan State University before transferring to Eastern Michigan University,....

04/14/2026
This Mother’s Day weekend, we invite you to join us in prayer and remembrance as we honor the women who gave us life, lo...
04/14/2026

This Mother’s Day weekend, we invite you to join us in prayer and remembrance as we honor the women who gave us life, love, and faith. Whether they are still with us or have gone before us marked with the sign of faith, mothers hold a sacred place in our hearts.
🕊 Saturday, May 9
🕓 4:00 PM Mass
🌷 Reception immediately following
Together, we will gather in gratitude for our mothers’ enduring love and faithful witness, trusting in Christ’s promise of eternal life. Complimentary flowers and prayer cards will be offered as a small token of remembrance and love.
All are warmly welcome to join us in prayer, reflection, and fellowship this Mother’s Day.
For more information:
📞 (734) 241-1411
🌐 www.cfcsdetroit.org

Address

909 North Monroe Street
Monroe, MI
48162

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 7:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 7:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 7:30pm
Thursday 8am - 7:30pm
Friday 8am - 7:30pm
Saturday 8am - 7:30pm
Sunday 8am - 7:30pm

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(734) 241-1411

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History of St. Joseph Cemetery

In strolling through these grounds, a person can experience peace and tranquility in this major historical area of Michigan. St. Joseph Cemetery in Monroe, Michigan has been in continuous operation since about 1801. The cemetery was started to service the Catholic German, French, Italian and Irish settlers in the area. The northeast corner of today’s cemetery are where the earliest burials took place.

Tens of thousands of monuments are present at St. Joseph Cemetery, but an estimated 2 thousand graves (or more) are unmarked. Early burials were mainly with 6-8 grave family plots, eventually giving way through the decades to the two grave plots that the cemetery currently uses. Today the cemetery also has 4 mausoleums for entombment and niches for cremations.

In 1886 the center of the cemetery had a “lake” with cobblestones in and around it, and a statue of Our Lady of Sorrows (pictured below) at the old west end. There were three mausoleums- one for the clergy, one for I.H.M. sisters and a public mausoleum for holding bodies. Descriptions of the 1887 clergy building described it with marble columns and looking “handsome.” About this time when major improvements were occurring, the cemetery was re-dedicated to St. Joseph, patron saint of the worker and a peaceful death. A new chapel was dedicated in 1902 with a new altar, floor and wainscoted interior. This chapel was dismantled in the 1980s.

A priests’ section was laid out in the 1950s. Many priests are interred at St. Joseph Cemetery, including priests of the Comboni Missionaries. Some notable priests that are buried at St. Josepeh Cemetery include Fr. Hugo Noetzel, Fr. Edmund Perrin, and Fr. Daniel Fraser.