The Catholic Cemeteries Is a separate archdiocesan corporation, incorporated in 1970, and governed by a Board of Directors, composed of the following: Archbishop John Nienstedt Rev. Kevin McDonough Fr. Tim Morin Rev. Robert Nygaard Mr. John Bierbaum Mr. John Cherek Mr. Andrew Eisenzimmer Mr. John Healy Mr. Neil McGraw Ms. Patricia Stromen Coordinates the management of the six Archdiocesan-owned cemeteries and provides consultation support to parish-owned cemeteries. Operates on an annual budget of 3.5 million dollars derived from the sale of graves, crypts, memorials, and service fees; receives no subsidy from the Archdiocese or the Annual Catholic Appeal. Maintains a permanent care investment fund managed by the Catholic Community Foundation of the Archdiocese by contributing 20% of each ground burial sale and 10% of each crypt sale.

The Mission of The Catholic Cemeteries of the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis is to ensure the proper interment, memorialization and perpetual care in the tradition of the corporal works of mercy of the Catholic Church. The call to comfort those who mourn is at the heart of our Catholic Cemeteries. Such a call is shared by all believing people who, in time of sorrow, remember the Risen Christ. Because we need to present Catholic Cemeteries as quality facilities, the Cemeteries staff must be a comforting and welcoming presence reflecting the compassion of Jesus. The Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis is committed to provide Christian burial for generations to come. The Catholic Cemeteries will provide the highest standard of care and service for all. All cemetery activities, whether temporal or spiritual, will be centered on the resurrection faith of the Church. The Catholic Cemeteries, in cooperation with parishes, will be places of ministry to the bereaved, of evangelization and catechesis, and of worship and prayer.