From New Orleans: Stations of the Cross in a historic cemetery

Stations of the Cross service draws hundreds to St. Roch Cemetery on Good Friday

Published: Friday, April 06, 2012

By Kerry Maloney The Times-Picayune The crowd for the Stations of the Cross service at St. Roch Cemetery on Good Friday was one of the largest ever.

Enlarge Kerry Maloney KERRY MALONEY / THE TIMES-PICAYUNE Described as the biggest crowd in the 80-some year history, a few hundred people gathered at St. Roch's Cemetery Friday afternoon, April 6, 2012, for the annual stations of the cross service. Stations of the Cross at St. Roch gallery (7 photos)

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On Good Friday, Christians focus on the crucifixion of Jesus. The Stations of the Cross represent various scenes along the way as Christ carried the cross to Calvary. The practice originated with pilgrimages to Jerusalem, and the desire to represent the holy places in other lands.

 

>>>This historic New Orleans cemetery also is from an area that experienced massive Katrina damage.  The Catholic Church has helped the area come back and is alive and well in New Orleans.  The article mentions today's event drew the largest crowd in 80 years.  Praise God!