Mount Calvary Cemetery
St. Patrick's Parish has a beautiful, hill-top cemetery overlooking the Elkhorn River valley called Mt. Calvary located at 808 North Skyline Drive in Elkhorn, Nebraska. The cemetery is rich in history that goes back to 1861.
For more information about what is available or purchasing a plot, contact Director of Facilities, Marty Cordes at 402-938-4911
For more information about what is available or purchasing a plot, contact Director of Facilities, Marty Cordes at 402-938-4911
History
Our History: Founded in 1868 by Irish Catholic settlers, St. Patrick’s Parish has been a community built on faith, perseverance, and a vision for the future.
The first parishioners gathered in western Douglas County to found St. Patrick's Catholic Church. The parish’s first church was destroyed by fire, rebuilt, damaged by a tornado in 1872, rebuilt again, and later lost to a fire once more in 1899.
As the region grew, so did St. Patrick’s. In 1900, a new church was constructed in at 311 Pacific St., providing a permanent home for worship and parish life. Throughout the twentieth century, generations of pastors and parishioners worked together to expand ministries, improve facilities, and strengthen the parish’s mission
A major milestone came in the 1956 when the parish established its campus at Highway 31 and West Maple Road. Boland Hall opened in 1966, and parishioners later transformed part of the building into a worship space. The church that served St. Patrick’s for more than four decades was dedicated in 1982 and became the spiritual home for thousands of families.
Education has also been central to the parish mission. The doors opened in 1993 but closed after struggling. St. Patrick’s School reopened in 2000 and has continued to grow alongside the parish, helping form young disciples in faith and academic excellence.
As western Douglas County experienced rapid growth, parish leaders recognized the need for a larger church to serve future generations. In 2018, plans began for a new church on land generously donated by Frank and Jane Krejci at 185th and West Maple Road. Through the generosity and commitment of parishioners, the “One Church. One Future. Growing in Faith Together.” campaign exceeded its goals and made the vision a reality.
Today, St. Patrick’s worships in its new church, which opened in 2025 and now serves more than 3,500 families . Historic elements from earlier churches (stained glass windows and choir spindles) have been preserved within the new building, connecting today’s parishioners with the generations who came before them. The five large stones standing out front represent the five founding families.
The first parishioners gathered in western Douglas County to found St. Patrick's Catholic Church. The parish’s first church was destroyed by fire, rebuilt, damaged by a tornado in 1872, rebuilt again, and later lost to a fire once more in 1899.
As the region grew, so did St. Patrick’s. In 1900, a new church was constructed in at 311 Pacific St., providing a permanent home for worship and parish life. Throughout the twentieth century, generations of pastors and parishioners worked together to expand ministries, improve facilities, and strengthen the parish’s mission
A major milestone came in the 1956 when the parish established its campus at Highway 31 and West Maple Road. Boland Hall opened in 1966, and parishioners later transformed part of the building into a worship space. The church that served St. Patrick’s for more than four decades was dedicated in 1982 and became the spiritual home for thousands of families.
Education has also been central to the parish mission. The doors opened in 1993 but closed after struggling. St. Patrick’s School reopened in 2000 and has continued to grow alongside the parish, helping form young disciples in faith and academic excellence.
As western Douglas County experienced rapid growth, parish leaders recognized the need for a larger church to serve future generations. In 2018, plans began for a new church on land generously donated by Frank and Jane Krejci at 185th and West Maple Road. Through the generosity and commitment of parishioners, the “One Church. One Future. Growing in Faith Together.” campaign exceeded its goals and made the vision a reality.
Today, St. Patrick’s worships in its new church, which opened in 2025 and now serves more than 3,500 families . Historic elements from earlier churches (stained glass windows and choir spindles) have been preserved within the new building, connecting today’s parishioners with the generations who came before them. The five large stones standing out front represent the five founding families.
Video from the 150th Anniversary Celebration in 2018
