Almost 400 people remembered their deceased loved ones at the annual Mass to commemorate All Souls Day at Fremantle Cemetery on November 2.
Fr Michael Separovich led the congregation in the Rosary, said in alternating Italian and English parts, before Fr Andrew Chen OMI celebrated Mass.
During his homily, the assistant priest of Fremantle parish said it was important to recall the lives of our deceased family and friends, highlighting the Mexican tradition of building a home altar to pray for the dead.
“It is a celebration, we’re celebrating the fact that our loved ones are living with God,” the Oblate priest said.
The annual Mass and blessing of the graves also took place at Midland Cemetery.
Additionally, Mass for All Souls Day was held at Karrakatta Cemetery on November 3, with Fr Marcellinus Meilak OFM the celebrant.
There have been in excess of 40,000 burials and 60,000 cremations at Fremantle cemetery.
Deceased Catholics will be remembered at parishes around Australia during the month of November.