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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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. John Vianney Parish, Fort Kent

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

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. 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. Michael Parish, Augusta

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 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.