{"id":184796,"date":"2026-04-03T19:58:34","date_gmt":"2026-04-03T19:58:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/184796\/"},"modified":"2026-04-03T19:58:34","modified_gmt":"2026-04-03T19:58:34","slug":"30th-annual-way-of-the-cross-procession-held-on-brooklyn-bridge","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/184796\/","title":{"rendered":"30th annual Way of the Cross procession held on Brooklyn Bridge"},"content":{"rendered":"

Christian worldwide are observing Good Friday<\/a>, commemorating the crucifixion and death of Jesus Christ.\u00a0<\/p>\n

For the last three decades, the Way of the Cross procession across the Brooklyn Bridge has marked the solemn occasion, giving Christian New Yorkers a sense of togetherness at a time when many say it’s badly needed.\u00a0<\/p>\n

“It’s absolutely beautiful to see so many different people coming together on this special day. It’s a blessing,” Wendy Garcia said. It was her first time participating in the procession.\u00a0<\/p>\n

As the 30th annual procession made its way along the route, there were stops for music and prayer, led by Bishop Robert Brennan of the Brooklyn Diocese.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\"Catholics<\/p>\n

Worshippers walk to a station during the Way of the Cross procession over the Brooklyn Bridge on April 03, 2026 in New York City.<\/p>\n

Spencer Platt \/ Getty Images<\/p>\n

The procession is a form of reenactment inspired by the moments leading up to Christ’s crucifixion, commonly known as the Stations of the Cross. For those taking part, it’s a solemn tradition that takes place two days before Christians celebrate Jesus’ resurrection on Easter.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Domeneck Canale is the spokesperson for Communion & Liberation, the organization which leads the Way of the Cross each year.\u00a0<\/p>\n

“Good Friday, the Via Crucis, the traditional Stations of the Cross. It’s a reminder that Christ is walking with us. And we all bare our crosses in one way or another in life. And so this is a beautiful symbol of that,” Canale said.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Good Friday comes at a time that, according to multiple diocese in the Tri-State Area, the Catholic church is welcoming a growing number to the faith. The Archdioceses of Newark says it expects over 1,700 additions this year, which is a 30% increase compared to just last year. Bishop Brennan’s Diocese of Brooklyn expects 1,200 converts.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Canale says the procession is a powerful metaphor not just for Good Friday, but for the Catholic faith.\u00a0<\/p>\n

“In a way, we’re bridging so many different divides,” he said.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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