Calvary Catholic Cemetery

Calvary’s Story

In 1886, the diocese established the Calvary Cemetery Association and Calvary Cemetery, a 200-acre tract of land in the Hazelwood area of Pittsburgh. The first burial took place in June 1888.

Calvary Cemetery remains the largest of the diocesan cemeteries. Today it includes two beautiful chapel mausoleums, a large garden crypt development, the exclusive Cardinal Wright Oratory crypts, a large priests’ plot, and Shepherd’s Rest, a mausoleum set aside for the entombment of bishops of the Diocese of Pittsburgh. The central office of The Catholic Cemeteries Association is located on its premises.

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St. Joachim Glass Niche Alcove

Conveniently located near the Our Lady of the Rosary Chapel, the new St. Joachim Glass Niche Alcove provides a beautiful option to honor your loved ones. For availability and further information, please visit or call the Calvary office to speak with one of our representatives.

St. Paul Cremation Garden

We’re thrilled to introduce the latest construction project at Calvary: the St. Paul Cremation Garden! For more information on availability and pricing, visit our page here.