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Fri 07 Apr | 9:00am - 10:30am

ANNUAL WAY OF THE CROSS: PASSION OF CHRIST, PASSION OF THE WORLD

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The annual Way of the Cross, hosted by Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Baton Rouge and St. Joseph Cathedral, will be held in Downtown Baton Rouge on Good Friday, April 7 from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. The procession will begin at St. Joseph Cathedral, travel a 14-station route throughout the State Capitol grounds, and return to the steps of the Cathedral. The Most Rev. Michael Duca, Bishop of Baton Rouge, will be in attendance.

The Way of the Cross is a symbolic pilgrimage highlighting the suffering of Christ in the world today through the poor, abandoned, abused, ill, and homeless. It is an opportunity for the Baton Rouge faith community to come together for a day of united prayer.

Community advocates, church leaders, and representatives from local nonprofits will lead the crowd through the Capitol Grounds, stopping at each station to read the mysteries of Christ and reflect upon them as they relate to our world today through the suffering of the poor, illiterate, sick, imprisoned, and unborn. In past years, more than 300 people of all faiths have attended the event.

Event Price: FREE
Additional Information: WHAT IS IT? • An event sponsored by Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Baton Rouge that provides an opportunity for people to come together to reflect upon the passion of Christ. • A walk through the Capitol Grounds that will symbolize a pilgrimage to the places of Christ’s suffering and death. WHERE IS IT? • St. Joseph’s Cathedral, 401 Main Street, on the corner of Main and Fourth Streets, Baton Rouge. • Group travels a 14-station route to the Governor’s Mansion continuing back to the steps of the State Capitol, and ends at the Cathedral.
Location: 401, Main Street, Baton Rouge, 70802, East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana, United States