Way of the Cross – Good Friday 2023 downtown Saskatoon Posted By: Kiply Lukan Yaworski April 8, 2023 Pilgrims gather at the steps of the courthouse April 7, Good Friday morning, preparing to follow the cross through the streets of Saskatoon, reflecting on the passion and death of Jesus Christ. (Photo by Kiply Lukan Yaworski, Catholic Saskatoon News)Diocesan Justice and Peace coordinator Myron Rogal introduced the Way of the Cross event on the steps of the courthouse on Spadina Crescent on Good Friday morning. (Photo by Kiply Lukan Yaworski, Catholic Saskatoon News)The outdoor justice and peace Way of the Cross returned to downtown Saskatoon on Good Friday, 2023. (Photo by Kiply Lukan Yaworski, Catholic Saskatoon NewsThe first station at the courthouse: Representatives of the Ukrainian Catholic Parish of the Dormition of the Mother of God led prayers for peace in Ukraine and for all those fleeing war. (Photo by Kiply Lukan Yaworski, Catholic Saskatoon News)Representatives of the Canadian Foodgrains Bank carried the cross to the second station, before leading prayers about global hunger. (Photo by Kiply Lukan Yawoski, Catholic Saskatoon News)Station 2: Representatives of Canadian Foodgrains Bank led the prayer and reflection on global hunger. (Photo by Kiply Lukan Yaworski, Catholic Saskatoon News)At the third station, representatives of Servant Partners Canada prayed for those without housing. (Photo by Kiply Lukan Yaworski, Catholic Saskatoon News)Hundreds followed the cross through the streets of Saskatoon on Good Friday morning. (Photo by Kiply Lukan Yaworski, Catholic Saskatoon News)Representatives of Development and Peace - Caritas Canada carried the cross to the fourth station. (Photo by Kiply Lukan Yaworski, Catholic Saskatoon News)Hundreds followed the cross through the streets of Saskatoon on Good Friday morning. (Photo by Kiply Lukan Yaworski, Catholic Saskatoon News)Hundreds followed the cross through the streets of Saskatoon on Good Friday morning. (Photo by Kiply Lukan Yaworski, Catholic Saskatoon News)Representatives of the Catholic Women's League of Canada led a reflection about the scourge of human trafficking. (Photo by Kiply Lukan Yaworski, Catholic Saskatoon News)Station 5: CWL members pray and reflect on the scourge of human trafficking. (Photo by Kiply Lukan Yaworski, Catholic Saskatoon News)Hundreds followed the cross through the streets of Saskatoon on Good Friday morning. (Photo by Kiply Lukan Yaworski, Catholic Saskatoon News)Night Owl Audio provided sound for the event. (Photo by Kiply Lukan Yaworski, Catholic Saskatoon News)Volunteers led music, prayers and reflections during the downtown Way of the Cross on Good Friday morning in Saskatoon. (Photo by Kiply Lukan Yaworski, Catholic Saskatoon News)Volunteers from many groups, parishes and agencies carried the cross and offered reflections during the downtown Way of the Cross. (Photo by Kiply Lukan Yaworski, Catholic Saskatoon News)Volunteers from many groups, parishes and agencies carried the cross and offered reflections during the downtown Way of the Cross. (Photo by Kiply Lukan Yaworski, Catholic Saskatoon News)Hundreds followed the cross through the streets of Saskatoon on Good Friday morning. (Photo by Kiply Lukan Yaworski, Catholic Saskatoon News)People Bridge Advocacy led a reflection about failing to recognize Christ in our neighbours. (Photo by Kiply Lukan Yaworski)Carrying the cross from Station 6 to Station 7 during the Good Friday Way of the Cross in downtown Saskatoon. (Photo by Kiply Lukan Yaworski, Catholic Saskatoon News)Hundreds followed the cross through the streets of Saskatoon on Good Friday morning. (Photo by Kiply Lukan Yaworski, Catholic Saskatoon News)Praying about threats to the environment, calling for care of God's creation at Station 7. (Photo by Kiply Lukan Yaworski, Catholic Saskatoon News)Climate Justice Saskatoon representatives led a reflection at the seventh station. (Photo by Kiply Lukan Yaworski, Catholic Saskatoon News)Palliative care was the focus of prayers and reflection at the at one of the Stations of the Cross during last year's Good Friday prayer event in downtown Saskatoon. (2023 file photo by Kiply Lukan Yaworski, Catholic Saskatoon News)Carrying the cross to Saskatoon City Hall to pray about the need for palliative care to support the dying and their families with compassion and hope. (Photo by Kiply Lukan Yaworski, Catholic Saskatoon News)Palliative care was the focus of prayers and reflection at the eighth station. (Photo by Kiply Lukan Yaworski, Catholic Saskatoon News)Carrying the cross to the ninth station for a reflection on building peace. (Photo by Kiply Lukan Yaworski, Catholic Saskatoon News)Hundreds followed the cross through the streets of Saskatoon on Good Friday morning. (Photo by Kiply Lukan Yaworski, Catholic Saskatoon News)Volunteers from many groups, parishes and agencies carried the cross and offered reflections during the downtown Way of the Cross. (Photo by Kiply Lukan Yaworski, Catholic Saskatoon News)Hundreds followed the cross through the streets of Saskatoon on Good Friday morning. (Photo by Kiply Lukan Yaworski, Catholic Saskatoon News)Representatives of the Hispanic Catholic community of St. Mary Parish in Saskatoon carry the cross to the 10th station. (Photo by Kiply Lukan Yaworski, Catholic Saskatoon News)A representative of Canadian Aid to Persecuted Christians carries the cross to the 11th station.Volunteers from many groups, parishes and agencies carried the cross and offered reflections during the downtown Way of the Cross. (Photo by Kiply Lukan Yaworski, Catholic Saskatoon News)Hundreds followed the cross through the streets of Saskatoon on Good Friday morning. (Photo by Kiply Lukan Yaworski, Catholic Saskatoon News)Representatives of Saskatoon Pregnancy Options Centre led a reflection at the 12th station. (Photo by Kiply Lukan Yaworski)Representatives of Saskatoon Pregnancy Options Centre led a reflection at the 12th station. (Photo by Kiply Lukan Yaworski)Members of the Knights of Columbus carried the cross to the 13th station commemorating the moment Jesus died on the cross. (Photo by Kiply Lukan Yaworski, Catholic Saskatoon News)Knights of Columbus representatives at the 13th Station called for a moment of silence to reflect on Jesus' death on the cross. (Photo by Kiply Lukan Yaworski, Catholic Saskatoon News)Saskatoon Bishop Mark Hagemoen carried the cross to the final station. (Photo by Kiply Lukan Yaworski, Catholic Saskatoon News)Bishop Mark Hagemoen carries the cross to the final, 14th Station as hundreds followed the cross through the streets of Saskatoon on Good Friday morning. (Photo by Kiply Lukan Yaworski, Catholic Saskatoon News)Bishop Mark Hagemoen at the 14th station, held on the steps of St. Paul Co-Cathedral. (Photo by Kiply Lukan Yaworski)A parishioner from Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Saskatoon reads a reflection in the language that Jesus spoke. (Photo by Kiply Lukan Yaworski)Bishop Mark Hagemoen at the 14th station, held on the steps of St. Paul Co-Cathedral. (Photo by Kiply Lukan Yaworski)The final prayer and blessing from Bishop Hagemeon concluded the downtown justice and peace Way of the Cross on Good Friday morning April 7, 2023. (Photo by Kiply Lukan Yaworski)
