Columbarium

What Is a Columbarium?

For many people raised in the Catholic Church, a columbarium is a new concept, but it actually has its roots in the early church when cemeteries were built on church property.  Simply put, a columbarium is an edifice that houses cremated remains.  It offers people the possibility of remaining, even after death, close to their local faith community.

The initial idea for a columbarium was raised in 2004 by a parishioner.  After that initial suggestion, several other parishioners independently approached the priests about the possibility of building a columbarium or memorial garden in the parish. Read more.

A few years later The St. Therese of Lisieux Children and Infant’s Memorial Garden was created where families may remember the loss, before or after birth, of a little one. Read more.

Enquiries

If you would like more information about our columbarium, contact Columbarium Committee member Angela Youens via the parish office on 9276 8500 or enquiries@infantjesusparish.org.au   Please phone or email for an appointment if you wish to reserve a niche.