Thanks to the generosity of individuals and organizations, we have collected nearly all of $120,000 initial cost to build the Children of God Mausoleum dedicated to miscarriage, still born, and early infant deaths in St. George Cemetery. This mausoleum is a humanitarian effort to provide a dignified and respectful resting place for those suffering tragic loss in the Baton Rouge area. The estimated time of completion for this mausoleum will be Fall of 2022.
During the detail design phase, we've added an extra level to the mausoleum to increase the capacity so that we would have ample space for future burials. The addition of the extra level requires reinforcement of the concrete foundation of the mausoleum. And the area surrounding the mausoleum will have poured concrete for easier access. These design changes increase the overall projected cost of the mausoleum to $220,000.
While the initial smaller mausoleum design would have served us for a few years, we believe that the needs will be greater in the coming years as St. George is the only Catholic cemetery serving Baton Rouge area.
Please prayerfully consider donating to this worthy cause. May St. Joseph assist us in providing solace and comfort to parents who have lost their dear children.

- Fr. Paul Yi