Cemetery Sunday & Memorial Concert | November 2026

The Catholic Cemeteries of the Archdiocese of Newark will host a memorial concert and a pre-concert reflection for the bereaved on November 1, 2026. The event follows the observance of Cemetery Sunday, during which people are invited to visit Catholic cemeteries to honor deceased loved ones.

The concert, titled Requiem by Maurice Duruflé, begins at 3:00 p.m. at the Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart. Conductor John J. Miller will lead the Cathedral Choir, soloists, and orchestra, with organist Chung A Hong performing alongside bass-baritone Jorge Ocasio and mezzo soprano Eunjoo Lee-Huls. Before the music begins, Anita Foley will lead a reflection for those who are grieving at 2:20 p.m. in the Lady Chapel.

Attendees may write the names of deceased relatives in the Book of Remembrance when entering the cathedral. Admission to the concert is free, though the organizers will accept free-will offerings. No tickets are required to attend.