Our diocese has recently lifted certain restrictions on the creation or expansion of parish columbaria for the interment of cremated remains. At St. Gabriel, our existing niches have long been fully reserved, though we continue to receive inquiries. Any consideration of expansion involves many factors and requires careful, prayerful discernment. This question will be considered as we develop a multi-year Parish Pastoral Plan and Campus Master Plan. Per parish policy, we do not maintain a columbarium waiting or interest list. We are grateful for your prayers as we discern the best path forward.