Calvary Cemetery of Sioux City, Iowa is our city's only Catholic cemetery. We provide reverent and respectful care for our deceased loved ones; it enables us to assist both the living and dead.

Calvary Cemetery is located at 28th and Casselman (see detailed directions below) in Sioux City. It is open daily from 8:30 until sunset. Land for Calvary Cemetery was purchased in 1870 by Father Thomas Gunn, while Sioux City was under administration of Bishop Hennessy of the Diocese of Dubuque. Father Gunn went from door to door to collect enough money for the first payment on the land. The cemetery was incorporated on August 16, 1913.

The first Mausoleum was built in the early 1900's. The Mausoleum of the Resurrection was completed in 1994. It is open by appointment.

Sioux City's first settler, Joseph Lonais (also spelled Lyonais and Leonnais) is buried in Calvary Cemetery. His tombstone indicates that he was a fur trapper and Rocky Mountain scout.

Angel statues guard the children's section of Calvary Cemetary, known as Marian, with areas for babies up to 2 years and children 2-16 years. The angels were once on the alter at the Cathedral of the Epiphany.

Calvary Cemetery offers a wide selection of quality bronze memorials by Trinity Bronze. The variety insures that you will find the proper tribute for your loved one.

Restrictions
Pets are not allowed in the cemetery.
Glass or fragile containers are not to be used in the cemetery.
Destruction or uprooting of cemetery property is not allowed.
Flowers are to be removed only by the owners or the cemetery staff.
The cemetery must be notified of any changes in lot ownership so that all records are current.
One week before Memorial Day and one week after, all flower arrangements will be allowed.
One week after Memorial Day all decorations not in a vase will be removed.
Christmas decorations will be removed March 1.
All decorations will be removed and vases turned down November 2.
Vases are to remain down until Spring.
Planting of anything without permission of the cemetery is not allowed.

Detailed Directions:

From I-29, take Hamilton exit to Hamilton and W 19th intersection, turn west (left), on W 19th . Remain on W 19th to the Casselman intersection, where you will find a Casey’s store on the corner. Turn North (right), go 5 or 6 blocks to a road marked with a CALVARY CEMETERY sign, take the road, you will see the black iron entrance gates.