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.

All Saints Parish, Brunswick

Our Lady Queen of Peace Church, 82 Atlantic Avenue, Boothbay Harbor - Thursdays at 12:30 p.m. followed by a soup meal.

St. Ambrose Church, 29 Kimball Street, Richmond - Fridays at 3 p.m.

St. Charles Borromeo Church, 132 McKeen Street, Brunswick - Fridays at 4:30 p.m.

St. John the Baptist Church, 37 Pleasant Street, Brunswick - Fridays at 3 p.m.

St. Mary Church, 144 Lincoln Street, Bath - Fridays at 5 p.m. followed by a soup meal

St. Patrick Church, 380 Academy Hill Road, Newcastle - Fridays at 5 p.m. followed by a soup meal.

Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Portland

Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, 307 Congress Street, Portland - Fridays, March 7 and April 4 at 6 p.m. followed by a Lenten dinner.

Christ the King Parish, Skowhegan

Notre Dame de Lourdes Church, 273 Water Street, Skowhegan - Fridays of Lent at 6 p.m.

St. Peter Church, 27 Owens Street, Bingham - Thursdays of Lent following the 2:30 p.m. Mass

St. Sebastian Church, 161 Main Street, Madison - Fridays of Lent following 8 a.m. Mass

Corpus Christi Parish, Winslow

Notre Dame du Perpetual Secours Church, 116 Silver Street, Waterville - Fridays of Lent at 3 p.m., followed by fish chowder in the church hall from 3:35 p.m. to 6:15 p.m.

Good Shepherd Parish, Saco

Most Holy Trinity Church, 271 Main Street, Saco - Fridays of Lent from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. and Good Friday, April 18, at 3 p.m.

St. Joseph Church, 178 Elm Street, Biddeford - Fridays of Lent from 9:45 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. following daily Mass and Good Friday at 3 p.m.

St. Margaret Church, 6 Saco Avenue, Old Orchard Beach - Good Friday at 3 p.m.

St. Philip Church, 404 Goodwins Mills Road, Lyman - Good Friday at 3 p.m.

Holy Family Parish, Greenville

Holy Family Church, 145 Pritham Avenue, Greenville - Fridays at 4 p.m. followed by soup for the soul.

Holy Spirit Parish, Wells

St. Martha Church, 30 Portland Road, Kennebunk - Fridays at 6 p.m. preceded by a simple Lenten supper at 5 p.m.

St. Mary Church, 236 Eldridge Road, Wells - Friday at 12 p.m. followed by a Lenten luncheon.

Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish, Auburn

Sacred Heart Church, 8 Sacred Heart Place, Auburn - Fridays of Lent at 6 p.m., preceded by a soup meal at 5 p.m. in the church hall.

Our Lady of Hope Parish, Portland

St. Pius X Church, 492 Ocean Avenue, Portland - Fridays of Lent at 6:30 p.m. preceded by a simple soup and bread supper at 5:30 p.m. in the parish hall. On Friday, March 21, there will be a children's supper and Stations of the Cross.

Our Lady of the Eucharist Parish, Lincoln

St. Leo the Great Church, 16 River Road - Fridays at 3 p.m.

St. Mary of Lourdes Church, 142 Main Street - Fridays at 5 p.m.

Our Lady of the Lakes Parish, Oquossoc

St. John Church,76 Main Street, Stratton - Wednesdays at 5:30 p.m. followed by Mass

St. Luke Church, 19 Lake Street, Rangeley - Fridays following 5 p.m. Mass

Our Lady of the Snows Parish, Dexter

St. Anne Church, 64 Free Street, Dexter - Fridays at 5:30 p.m. led by Deacon David Denbow. The Stations of the Cross will be followed by a soup and bread potluck supper at 6 p.m. in the parish center.

Parish of the Holy Eucharist, Falmouth

Holy Martyrs of North America Church, 266 Foreside Road, Falmouth - Fridays of Lent at 6:30 p.m. followed by a simple supper.

St. Gregory the Great Church, 124 North Raymond Road, Gray - Fridays of Lent at 5:30 p.m. followed by a simple supper.

St. Jude Church, 134 Main Street, Freeport - Fridays of Lent at 5:30 p.m., followed by a simple supper.

Parish of the Holy Savior, Rumford

St. Athanasius & St. John Church, 126 Maine Avenue, Rumford - Mondays of Lent at 7 p.m. and Fridays of Lent at 3 p.m. On Fridays, the stations will be followed by Soup for the Soul meatless meals.

Parish of the Precious Blood, Caribou

Holy Rosary Church, 34 Vaughn Street, Caribou - Fridays at 5 p.m.

Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Church, 333 Main Street, Presque Isle - Fridays at 5 p.m.

Parish of the Resurrection of the Lord, Old Town

Holy Family Church, 429 Main Street, Old Town - Fridays of Lent at 6 p.m.

Parish of the Transfiguration of the Lord, Bar Harbor

Holy Redeemer Church, 56 Mount Desert Street, Bar Harbor - Every second Friday of Lent at 5:30 p.m. (March 14, March 28, and April 11)

St. Peter Church, 5 Ocean House Hill Road, Manset - Every second Friday of Lent at 5:30 p.m. (March 7, March 21, and April 4)

Prince of Peace Parish, Lewiston

Holy Cross Church, 1080 Lisbon Street, Lewiston - Fridays of Lent at 4 p.m. followed by a simple meal

Holy Family Church, 607 Sabattus Street, Lewiston - Fridays at 4:45 p.m. followed by a simple meal

Holy Trinity Church, 67 Frost Hill Avenue, Lewiston - Fridays at 5:30 p.m. followed by a simple meal

Our Lady of the Rosary Church, 131 High Street, Sabattus - Fridays at 5:30 p.m. followed by a simple meal.

Sacred Heart / St. Dominic Parish, Portland

Sacred Heart Church, 65 Mellen Street, Portland - Friday, March 21, at 6 p.m. followed by dinner.

St. Agnes Parish, Island Falls

St. Agnes Church, 76 Sewall Street, Island Falls - Stations of the Cross will be prayed on the Fridays of Lent at 3 p.m.

St. Agnes Parish, Pittsfield

St. Agnes Church, 238 Detroit Street, Pittsfield - Fridays of Lent at 5:30 p.m., followed by a soup and bread supper in the parish center.

St. Anthony of Padua Parish, Jackman

St. Faustina Church, 370 Main Street, Jackman - Fridays of Lent at 4 p.m., followed by Mass and Soup for the Soul on March 14, March 28, and April 11.

St. Christopher Church, Peaks Island

St. Christopher Church, 15 Central Avenue, Peaks Island - Friday, March 28, at 6 p.m. followed by dinner.

St. John Vianney Parish, Fort Kent

St. Louis Church, 26 East Main Street, Fort Kent - Fridays of Lent at 6 p.m.

St. Joseph Parish, Bridgton

St. Joseph Church, 225 South High Street, Bridgton - Fridays of Lent at 6 p.m. followed by a meatless soup supper.

St. Joseph Parish, Ellsworth

St. Joseph Church, 231 Main Street, Ellsworth - Fridays of Lent at 5 p.m. followed by potluck soup and bread in the parish hall.

St. Joseph Parish, Farmington

St. Joseph Church, 133 Middle Street, Farmington - Fridays of Lent at 6 p.m. followed by a soup supper in the Gathering Area Basement below the church.

St. Kateri Tekakwitha Parish, Calais

Immaculate Conception Church, 31 Calais Avenue, Calais - Fridays at 5:30 p.m.

St. Ann Church, Peter Dana Point Road, Indian Township - Fridays at 3 p.m.

St. James the Greater Church, 15 Hillside Street, Baileyville - Wednesdays at 8:30 a.m.

St. Joseph Church, 51 Washington Street, Eastport - Tuesdays at 8:30 a.m.

St. Louis Parish, Portland

St. Louis Church, 279 Danforth Street, Portland - Friday, April 11, at 6 p.m. followed by a Lenten meal.

St. Mary of the Visitation Parish, Houlton

St. Mary of the Visitation Church, 110 Military Street, Houlton - Stations of the Cross will be prayed on the Fridays of Lent at 5 p.m. on March 7 and April 4 and at 5:30 p.m. on March 14, 21, 28, and April 11. On March 7 and April 4, the Stations of the Cross will be followed by Mass at 5:30 p.m., eucharistic adoration at 6 p.m., and a potluck dinner at 6:30 pm. On the other Fridays, the Stations of the Cross will be followed by Mass at 6 p.m. and then the potluck meal at 6:30 p.m.

St. Matthew Parish, Limerick

St. Matthew Church, 19 Dora Lane, Limerick - Fridays of lent at 5:00 PM; followed by Soup and Bread in our church hall (3:00 PM on Good Friday; no Soup and Bread)

St. Michael Parish, Augusta

St. Mary Church, 41 Western Ave. Augusta - Fridays of Lent starting with the divine Mercy chaplet at 3:00 PM, adoration at 3:30, and the stations of the cross at 4:00 PM.

St . Denis Church, 298 Grand Army Road, Whitefield - Fridays of Lent at 7 p.m. preceded by a soup and bread simple meal at 6:30 p.m.

St. Paul the Apostle Parish, Bangor

St. John Church, 207 York Street, Bangor – Fridays of Lent a noon. On Good Friday, All Saints School eighth graders will present the Living Stations of the Cross.

St. Mary Church, 768 Ohio Street, Bangor – Fridays of Lent at 9 a.m. (following 8:30 a.m. Mass)

St. Peter Parish, Portland

St. Peter Church, 72 Federal Street, Portland - Friday, March 14, at 6 p.m. followed by dinner.

St. Peter Chanel Parish, Van Buren

St. Bruno-St. Remi Church, 174 Main Street, Van Buren - The Way of the Cross will be prayed every Friday during Lent at 5:30 p.m. at St Bruno-St Remi Church. The recitation of the Way of the Cross will be led by members of Van Buren Council #1635 of the Columbiettes. All are encouraged to attend. Fellowship will follow in the parish hall. A light soup meal will be served, and there will be a brief presentation appropriate to the liturgical season.

St. Peter the Fisherman Parish, Machias

Holy Name of Jesus Church, 8 Free Street - Fridays of Lent at 5:30 p.m. followed by soup and bread in the St. Francis Room.

Sacred Heart Church, 14 Hamilton Street - Fridays of Lent at 3 p.m.

St. Michael Church, 51 Elm Street - Thursdays of Lent at 9 a.m.

St. Rose of Lima Parish, Jay

St. Rose of Lima Church, 1 Church Street, Jay - Fridays of Lent at 1 p.m. (After 12:15 p.m. Mass)

St. Teresa of Calcutta Parish, Norway

Our Lady of Ransom Church, 117 Elm Street, Mechanic Falls - Friday, March 28 and Friday, April 11 at 6 p.m. followed by a meatless soup supper.

St. Catherine of Sienna Church, 32 Paris Street, Norway - Friday March 21 and April 4 at 6 p.m. followed by a meatless soup supper.

St. Thérèse of Lisieux Parish, Sanford

Holy Family Church, 66 North Ave, Sanford - Fridays of Lent at 4 p.m. Good Friday at 3 p.m.

Stella Maris Parish, Bucksport

St. Mary Star of the Sea Church, 8 Granite Street, Stonington - Stations of the Cross will be prayed on the Fridays of Lent at 5 p.m.

St. Vincent de Paul Church, 64 Franklin Street, Bucksport - Stations of the Cross will be prayed on the Fridays of Lent at 5:30 p.m.