Friends of Calvary Cemetery Information

Friends of Calvary Cemetery, Inc. is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization with professional and non-professional volunteers leading efforts to stabilize, restore, preserve and perpetuate the historic chapel in Calvary Cemetery, Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Since its founding, Friends has raised funds, thus enabling the group to oversee significant restoration work. Three crumbling half-domes were restored by rebuilding the brickwork and re-roofing them with highly-durable nickle-coated copper; the central dome, as well as all upper roofs, were re-roofed; stonework on the dome, damaged by lightning, was rebuilt; flashing, gutters and downspouts were replaced; and, a steel-clad, temporary construction door was installed to prevent vandals from entering. In addition, public and private tours of the chapel's interior have been given. Yet, much remains to be done to ensure an enduring presence.