St. John’s Cemetery, located between East 3rd & 4th Streets
in historic Frederick, Maryland, is owned and operated by St. John's Cemetery, Inc.
- Established 1845 -
IN-GROUND
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COLUMBARIUM
The columbarium provides a place in the hallowed ground of historic St. John’s Cemetery for the permanent repose of cremated human remains, and is open to everyone.
All remains are treated with the respect and reverence mandated by our faith tradition.
HISTORIC
St. John's Cemetery is the beautiful resting ground for an interesting and distinguished group of early settlers, historic figures, Jesuits and Civil War soldiers.
The cemetery was first used in 1832 and officially established in 1845.
ABOUT US
St. John’s Cemetery is a Catholic cemetery owned and operated by St. John's Cemetery, Inc.
Established in 1845, this historic cemetery is located at East 3rd Street in Frederick, Maryland.
The cemetery is the final resting place for many notable figures, such as Enoch Louis Lowe, 29th Governor and Father John McElroy, S.J., who founded St. John’s Literary Institute and Boston College. Also of interest are a number of French settlers and two of Napoleon’s soldiers who survived Waterloo.
A recent addition to the cemetery in 2019 is a 405 nitche columbarium for the permanent repose of loved ones. As well, there are still spaces available for in-ground burials.
For more information, please contact -
Mr. Bill Milani, 301-695-1307.
Board of Directors
Bill Milani - PRESIDENT
Sue Murphy - VICE PRESIDENT
Don Murphy - SECRETARY
Dan Lawton - TREASURER
Father John Williamson - HONORARY CHAIR
Advisory Board
MEMBERS
Kateri Delaplaine
Ruth Dredden
Chuck Foltyn
Nancy Foltyn
Jack McShea
Doug Murphy
Lisa Murphy
Bob Willson
Martha Willson
Denise Coughlin
Art Dee
Paula Hoffman
Luke Lebherz
Steve Lynch
Dennis McCurdy
Jim McSherry, Jr.
Bill Mohan
Keith Roberson
Sharon Vorhees
September 26th, 2021
Fall Mass
The all-volunteer Board of Directors for St. John’s Cemetery invite you to attend the annual outdoor Mass in the cemetery on September 26, 2021 at 4:00 p.m. The cemetery is between 3rd and 4th Streets at East Street. Enter through the 3rd or 4th Street gates. There is no parking available in the cemetery, please park on the street.
Join us at the mass for the Jesuits, other clergy, veterans, family, and friends interred in our historic resting place.
