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Join us for a special Open House Weekend Saturday, October 11 & Sunday, October 12 · 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM, North Arlington, Bergen County, NJ at the award-winning Holy Cross Cemetery & Mausoleum, a sacred and serene resting place serving Catholic families across North Jersey.

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Step inside the Open-Air Mausoleum of the Holy Spirit at Holy Cross Cemetery in North Arlington, NJ, and discover nine radiant mosaics created by internationally acclaimed artists Alexander and Daniela Mandradjiev.

Crafted from Venetian glass, precious stones, and 24K gold leaf, each piece reflects a symbol of the Spirit — the Dove, Flame, Light, Water, Wind, Lamp, Hands, Clouds, and Oil. As the artists describe: “Every mosaic is more than an image—it is a prayer in color and light.”

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Holy Cross Cemetery Chapel with first place ribbon

Holy Cross Cemetery & Mausoleum
340 Ridge Road
North Arlington, NJ 07031
Cemetery Office: (201) 997-1900
Mausoleum Office:  (201) 997-5763

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Faith on Two Wheels | Holy Cross Cemetery Blesses New Harley-Davidson Motorcycles

Faith on Two Wheels: Holy Cross Cemetery Blesses New Harley-Davidson Motorcycles for North Arlington PD

By Maxim Almenas, Director of Marketing & Communications, Catholic Cemeteries of the Archdiocese of Newark
Email: Maxim.Almenas@rcan.org

NORTH ARLINGTON, N.J. — Beneath the soaring arches of the new Open-Air Mausoleum of the Holy Spirit at Holy Cross Cemetery & Mausoleum, Catholic Cemeteries of the Archdiocese of Newark blessed and donated two new Harley-Davidson motorcycles to the North Arlington Police Department.

The ceremony celebrated both faith and service in motion. Officers from the department’s Motor Unit rode into the courtyard with practiced ease—the deep hum of their motorcycles carrying across the sacred grounds. Known nationwide for their strength, stability, and craftsmanship, Harley-Davidson police motorcycles are trusted by departments across the country for their reliability and presence.

The blessing, led by Father Michael Barone, chaplain of Holy Cross Cemetery, was a gesture of gratitude for the officers who ensure safe and dignified processions into one of the nation’s most renowned and award-winning Catholic cemeteries.

“These officers help protect our families and visitors every day,” Father Barone said. “Blessing these motorcycles reminds us that their service, too, is sacred—they are instruments of compassion and care.”

Holy Cross Cemetery, among the largest and most distinguished Catholic cemeteries in the country, recently opened the Open-Air Mausoleum of the Holy Spirit, a luminous and fully covered sanctuary filled with natural light from skylights above and surrounded by vivid liturgical mosaics. The sacred setting, designed for peace and reflection, offered the perfect backdrop for a moment that united faith, community, and public service.

For Lieutenant Anthony Scala and Patrolman Matthew Konieczny, who make up the department’s Motorcycle Unit, the motorcycles strengthen both safety and connection. “It gets us closer to the community,” Scala said. “We can interact with residents, assist with processions, and be part of local events. The bikes make us visible and approachable.”

Mayor Daniel H. Pronti noted the motorcycles reinforce the community’s values of respect and safety. “Our residents understand what it means to honor a procession,” he said. “These make that easier—they protect everyone involved and reflect the pride we have as a town.”

Police Chief Michael Horton added the motorcycles symbolize both tradition and progress. “They’re a showstopper at every event,” he said. “They connect people to law enforcement in a positive, human way—and that’s something worth celebrating.”

Joseph Heckel, Executive Director of Catholic Cemeteries of the Archdiocese of Newark, described the donation as an expression of partnership and appreciation. “The North Arlington Police Department has always been there for us,” he said. “This was our way of giving something back. When faith and service work together, the entire community benefits.”

As Father Barone raised his hand in blessing and sunlight filtered through the skylights, the low, steady rumble of the motorcycles beneath the open canopy became a fitting soundtrack for the occasion—faith in motion, community in harmony, and gratitude shared between those who serve the living and those who honor the departed.

Catholic Cemeteries of the Archdiocese of Newark operates 11 cemetery and mausoleum locations throughout northern New Jersey, offering faith-based memorialization, compassionate service, and sacred spaces for prayer and remembrance. To learn more, visit www.rcancem.org.

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Following a special blessing by Father Michael Barone, members of the North Arlington Police Department joined Mayor Daniel H. Pronti, Borough Council representatives, and staff from Catholic Cemeteries of the Archdiocese of Newark outside the new Open-Air Mausoleum of the Holy Spirit at Holy Cross Cemetery & Mausoleum in North Arlington, N.J., to celebrate the donation of two motorcycles to the department.

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About Award-Winning Holy Cross Cemetery & Mausoleum

Holy Cross Cemetery is the recipient of several prestigious awards including the 2017-2018 American Cemetery Excellence (ACE) Award. The award, presented by American Cemetery & Cremation magazine, a funeral and cemetery industry publication, recognizes the most outstanding cemeteries around the world. According to the magazine, “far more than just a final resting place, Holy Cross Cemetery and Mausoleum offers a park-like setting, exquisite artwork, modern technology, and a faith-inspired atmosphere. It’s easy to understand why Holy Cross Cemetery & Mausoleum has been selected as our seventh annual American Cemetery Excellence award winner.”

Holy Cross Cemetery and Mausoleum is also the recipient of the 2018 Bergen County Historic Preservation Award in the category of Continuing Preservation and Use for the Holy Cross Cemetery 1936 Office Building Preservation Project in North Arlington. For more details, click here.

History

Holy Cross Cemetery was established in 1915 to meet the needs of Catholic families. By its name, the Catholic church recognizes the universal symbol for Christianity, the sign of Redemption, the Holy Cross. Rather than being the sign of suffering and death, the Holy Cross now assures that death has been replaced with life, eternal life. The Cross also bears witness to love, and through the Cross, we understand that love is not easy, it has both joy and sorrow.

By identifying this cemetery Holy Cross, the Catholic church of Newark reminds us that Jesus Christ, Incarnate Word, and Son of God, is the way of everlasting love and eternal life. The church helps us encounter salvation history, the telling of how, because of everlasting love, the Father sent His beloved Son to accomplish redemption through the cross.   Through that Redemption, we come here to be assured that once again we will be united with Him and our beloved families and friends in everlasting love.

Catholic Cemeteries cordially invites you to our Memorial Day Mass celebrated annually on our beautiful cemetery grounds. Invite friends and family to the celebration of Mass to pray and remember the faithful departed. Mass begins at 11:00 AM. 

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