Thanks to the generosity of our Knights of Columbus, Mother of Mercy council #4030, individuals and organizations, we have collected $172,559 to build the Children of God Mausoleum dedicated to miscarriage, still born, and early infant deaths. 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. The initial proposal was to build a 2-tier mausoleum. After discussions with the St. George Cemetery Committee and the Children of God Mausoleum committee, it was decided to expand the mausoleum by adding an extra level to increase the capacity so that we would have ample space for future burials. The addition of the extra level makes the structure more massive requiring stronger reinforcement of the concrete foundation.  The area surrounding the new mausoleum will have poured concrete walkways tying into existing mausoleums and sidewalks 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 the 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.