Stations of the Cross

The Stations of the Cross began in the days of the early Church when pilgrims would journey to Jerusalem to retrace the final steps taken by Jesus Christ. Later, for the many who could not make the trip to the Holy Land, the practice developed of praying the Stations of the Cross at one's home church or perhaps at a nearby shrine.

Although the Stations of the Cross traditionally follow the same 14 steps, beginning with Christ in the Garden of Gethsemane and concluding when he is laid in the tomb, the prayers offered may differ. You will find some options at the bottom of the page.

Stations of the Cross in Parishes

Parishes often include the Stations of the Cross in their Lenten observances because it is a season in which we are called to deeper prayer and reflection upon Christ's Passion and death. The times below do not include Good Friday unless noted.

Prince of Peace Parish, Lewiston

Holy Family Church, 607 Sabattus Street, Lewiston - On the Fridays of Lent, Stations of the Cross will be prayed at 4:45 p.m., followed by daily Mass at 5:30 p.m. and a simple soup and bread meal at 6 p.m.

Holy Trinity Church, 67 Frost Hill Avenue, Lisbon Falls - On the Fridays of Lent, Stations of the Cross will be prayed at 5:30 p.m., followed by a soup and bread meal at 6 p.m.

St. John Vianney Parish, Fort Kent

St. Charles Borromeo Church, 912 Main Street, Saint Francis - The Rosary will be prayed at 2:15.p.m. on the Fridays of Lent, followed by the Stations of the Cross at 3 p.m. and then the Divine Mercy Chaplet.

St. Louis Church, 26 East Main Street, Fort Kent - Fridays at 3 p.m.

St. Mary Church, 3451 Aroostook Road, Eagle Lake - Fridays at 3 p.m.