Vandalism

Cross Torn Off at St. Patrick's Cemetery in Cambridge

Incident Location

Cemetery

St. Patrick's Catholic Cemetery

Cambridge, ON

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St Patrick Cemetery Cambridge

Incident Information

September 17, 2022

As reported by CambridgeTimes.ca, Dave Psenak noticed that the cross that sat on top of the hill at St. Patrick's Cemetery in Cambridge was gone one day before Christmas. 

Psenak, who had this same incident happen three years before had a sinking feeling about not seeing the cross on the top of the hill.

Upon arrival he noticed that the cross had been torn off and toppled over exposing the caulking and rebar that he had done himself in the first repair.

Psenak thought perhaps it was youth who vandalized the cross but also noted that with increase of video-game use that maybe it had not been the case.

He then looked around and noticed that the Calvary Church located very close to the cemetery was also affected by the vandalism. Three dozen stones had also been pushed over. 

The Catholic Cemeteries will take the situation into consideration and provide the measures necessary for clean up, regular upkeep and to ensure the safety of the people who come to visit the cemetery. 

References

  • findagrave.com
  • CambridgeTimes.ca

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Updated: September 3, 2026