Notice: Columbarium Maintenance
Major maintenance is scheduled to happen this summer at Saint Francis Xavier Cemetery involving the older columbarium (NW). This columbarium is sinking and needs to have its foundation replaced before water begins to enter into the lower niches which could cause major damage or complete collapse of the structure. The project will involve the entire building being lifted up and moved onto temporary footings for three to four weeks while the old footings and foundation are dug up and replaced.
During this process the remains of those individuals interred in the columbarium will remain where they are. This project is funded by the cemetery fund and is essential for the proper preservation of cemetery facilities, as well as the continued respect, dignity, and care to be provided for those brothers and sisters who sleep there in hope of the resurrection.
We ask that if you visit the cemetery during this time that you respect and observe any fencing and/or signage for your own safety primarily, and for the protection of property secondarily.
If you have any questions, please, do not hesitate to contact the parish office (763-684-0075). We invite you to share this information with other family members and friends who may care to know of these activities.