The Franciscan Spirituality Center invites the public to join in its 8th annual Justice and Peace Stations of the Cross on Good Friday, April 14.

This form of the Way of the Cross is a two-mile silent prayer walk from the heart of the city to the Mississippi River, stopping at 10 stations along the route to sing, pray and reflect on injustices and suffering in our community and the world. Prayer leaders at each station will include people who work at or are otherwise affiliated with those stops.

The walk, which recalls the journey of Jesus as he carried his cross to Calvary, will take about two hours. People of all ages and faith backgrounds are invited to participate.

Participants will meet at 10 a.m. in front of the St. Rose Convent sign at the corner of Market Street and Franciscan Way (near Ninth Street). This first station recognizes a community dedicated to peace and welcoming of immigrants.

St. Clare Health Mission, 916 Ferry St.affordable, accessible health care for all people

Lincoln Middle School, 510 Ninth St. S.racial harmony and justice in accessing a good education

Our Saviors Lutheran Church, 612 Division St.a Reconciling in Christ congregation offering free weekly community meals

Cameron Park, King and Fifth streetshuman trafficking and respect for life

Franciscan Hospitality House, 114 Sixth St. N.hospitality to the homeless

Salvation Army, State and Eighth streetsshelter and services to end homelessness

La Crosse County Jail, Vine and Fourth streetsrestorative justice, mental health and addiction care for offenders

Riverside Park (near cannon on north side)full employment and supportive care for our returning veterans

Mississippi River (Riverside Park, near roundabout at south end)water protection and care of the earth, our common home

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