The 20th-annual outdoor Stations of the Cross organized by the House of Mercy, St. Joseph’s House of Hospitality and Rochester Pax Christi took place Good Friday, April 19. Participants prayed at such Rochester locations as city hall and Monroe County Jail. Also that day, the annual Stations of the Cross in Reparation for Abortion took place at McQuaid Jesuit High School, with participants taking part in a prayer service then processing to a nearby abortion facility.
Sister of St. Joseph Ann Urquhart carries a wooden cross as she leads the procession to the third station during the Stations of the Cross in Reparation for Abortion.
Deacon John Crego carries a wooden cross as he leads the procession to the second station during the Stations of the Cross in Reparation for Abortion.
Deacon Bob Burke leads the prayer at the first station during the Stations of the Cross in Reparation for Abortion.
People line the sidewalk as they process to the fourth station during the Stations of the Cross in Reparation for Abortion.
Chris Ramsey carries a banner as he leads the procession to the third station during the Stations of the Cross in Reparation for Abortion.
Charlie Lemon leads the procession during the Stations of the Cross organized by the House of Mercy, St. Joseph’s House of Hospitality and Rochester Pax Christi.
People pray on the steps of Rochester City Hall during the Stations of the Cross organized by the House of Mercy, St. Joseph’s House of Hospitality and Rochester Pax Christi.
Sarah Colon sings at the start of the Stations of the Cross organized by the House of Mercy, St. Joseph’s House of Hospitality and Rochester Pax Christi. Looking on from the left is Sister Grace Miller of the House of Mercy
Jennifer Gabel proclaims a reading during the Stations of the Cross organized by the House of Mercy, St. Joseph’s House of Hospitality and Rochester Pax Christi.
Belen Colon displays a portrait of Jesus during the Stations of the Cross organized by the House of Mercy, St. Joseph’s House of Hospitality and Rochester Pax Christi.
