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March 24, 2008 • VOL. 46, NO. 6 • Oakland, CA

Renovated cemetery blessed

Bishop Allen Vigneron walks toward a section of niches in the new Our Lady of Guadalupe area of Holy Cross Cemetery in Antioch during a blessing ceremony, March 15. The 145-year-old cemetery recently underwent a $2 million makeover that added a mausoleum, burial sections and two outdoor columbaria for cremated remains.

all phoTos by Jose Luis Aguirre

ABOVE: Nellie Maldonado (left) and her sister Kathy Bustillos attend the blessing ceremony. Bustillos’ husband died three months ago and is buried in the cemetery’s new Our Lady of Guadalupe section. Both women are members of Queen of All Saints Parish in Concord.

RIGHT: Bishop Vigneron prays in front of a mosaic of the Risen Christ in the new mausoleum at Holy Cross Cemetery. Assisting him is Deacon William Bothe.

Bishop Vigneron blesses six acres of vineyards that have been planted along the perimeter of the cemetery. Cabernet and zinfandel grapes will be harvested and sold to winemakers.

The new Risen Christ chapel with seating for 100 people provides a place for vigil services that previously had to be conducted outside.

Inside the Risen Christ chapel Bishop Vigneron addresses those attending the blessing and dedication ceremonies.

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