Parishioners of Rochester’s St. Frances Xavier Cabrini Parish took part in a Good Friday ecumenical walk for peace April 15. Participants gathered at Corpus Christi/Our Lady of the Americas Church on East Main Street and walked toward St. Michael Church on North Clinton, making 14 stops along the way in places where violent crimes have occurred. At each stop, participants paused for reflections and prayers for peace with the Stations of the Cross.
A Good Friday ecumenical walk for peace April 15, led by Louis DeJesus portraying Jesus, leaves Corpus Christi Church in Rochester.
Participants portraying the women of Jerusalem are seen at the second station.
Father Daniel Ruiz, pastor of St. Frances Xavier Cabrini Parish, is seen with Rochester Mayor Malik Evans at the second station.
Jesus, portrayed by Louis DeJesus, has his hands bound at the third station.
Brother Juan Lozada plays the part of Peter during the walk for peace.
Jesus, portrayed by Louis DeJesus, has his hands bound during the walk.
Crosses are carried through a Rochester neighborhood touched by violence.
Actors in the peace walk process through a Rochester neighborhood.
Crosses in the procession are carried past a memorial on a Rochester street.
Jesus, portrayed by Louis DeJesus, carries his cross.
