On April 6 members of St. Agnes of Bohemia Catholic Parish re-enact a traditional Good Friday Via Crucis, or way of the cross, procession weaving through the Mexican enclave of Little Village on Chicago's southwest side. Portraying Jesus Christ is Mario Ocampo. Several parishes around the archdiocese have Via Crucis processions on Good Friday. Traditionally, actors play the parts from Scripture and the lay faithful accompanies them along the procession route. Photos by Brian J. Morowczynski/Catholic New World
Gina Navarrete, 10 (L to R) prepares for her role in the procession at with sister Angie, 9, and Natalia Martinez, 8 as their mother Ivonne irons costumes. Members of St. Agnes of Bohemia Catholic Parish re-enact the annual Good Friday Via Crucis, or Way of the Cross procession weaving through the Mexican enclave of Little Village on Chicago's southwest side. Jesus was played by Mario Ocampo. Via crucis processions take place at dozens of parishes in the archdiocese every Good Friday. Photos by Brian J. Morowczynski/Catholic New World
Photo: Brian J. Morowczynski / Catholic New World