A plot of land on campus has been set aside as a cemetery for the Dominicans assigned to the community at Providence College. In the center is a large cross surrounded by a number of smaller crosses marking the graves of friars who have ministered at the College. Presently there are more than 115 such graves. One may wonder why a cemetery on a college campus? The Dominican cemetery points to the religious, Catholic faith that drives the mission of Providence College. The friars buried there deeply believed in the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead and the promise of resurrection for all women and men. It was that which moved them to live and serve the college community, to happily give their lives to that mission.