Cemetery visitations — prayer for the repose of souls and remembrance of loved ones

Bishop John Iffert met with members of the Diocese of Covington at three cemeteries on Oct. 17 to pray for the deceased. During visits to St. John Cemetery in Ft. Mitchell, St. Mary Cemetery in Ft. Mitchell, and St. Stephen Cemetery in Ft. Thomas, the bishop led the faithful in the Liturgy of the Hours.

Bishop Iffert read aloud the names of those interred at each location between October 2025 and September 2026. He stated that the purpose of Catholic cemeteries is to ensure the community remembers and prays for those who have passed away. The bishop noted that while the community prays for specific loved ones, the visits also include prayers for all the deceased buried in the cemeteries. These visitations serve to prepare the faithful for the celebration of All Souls Day on Nov. 2.