On April 15, the Diocese of San Diego will host two celebrations in downtown San Diego. These will allow the public to engage in two celebrations of the Stations of the Cross. 

Annual Walk with Suffering

The 29th Annual Walk with the Suffering will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. As reported in California Catholic Daily, this event is a three–hour procession. Students from St. Augustine High School and the Academy of Our Lady of Peace will act at the Stations of the Cross. 

Various organizations that cater to the needy will offer prayers and reflection at 9 on downtown sites. The participants will provide prayers on issues that cause suffering in San Diego.

Then, participants will sing hymns as they go to various locations, beginning and ending at the San Diego Rescue Mission. As reported in California Catholic Daily, the walk aims to help everyone reflect and pray for people who suffer from poverty, human trafficking, lack of access to health care, hunger, lack of affordable housing, and other issues. 

Annual Good Friday Pro-Life, Stations of the Cross 

The 16th Annual Good Friday Pro-Life walk will begin at noon in downtown San Diego. The walk will cover the east side of St. Joseph’s Cathedral, streets heading to the old Federal Building, and Broadway.

Participants will line up along the sidewalk and courtyard for the Stations of the Cross; after, they will head back to St. Joseph’s. Bishop Bejarano will lead the Annual Good Friday Pro-Life walk. 

According to California Catholic Daily, the event displays a strong public witness for the sanctity of life and the Catholic faith. Moreover, the organizers will provide signs for the event. 

It is said that participants may bring their own. However, signs with graphic abortion images are prohibited. 

St. Joseph’s Cathedral is located at 1535 Third Avenue, San Diego. This parish was founded in 1874. In 2024, it will celebrate its 150 years. Fr. Antonio Ubach established St. Joseph’s Cathedral parish community.

Rev. Peter Navarra is the Pastor, and Rev. Michael Tran is the Priest in Residence. 

Diocese of San Diego 

According to its website, the Roman Catholic Diocese of San Diego was established from the former Los – Angeles San Diego Diocese. Its first installed bishop was Bishop Charles Francis Buddy. 

This diocese includes 87 parishes in Imperial, Riverside, San Bernardino, and San Diego Counties.

At present, Bishop Robert W. McElroy is the bishop of the Diocese of San Diego.  

Catholic Relief Services, Help Ukrainian Families 

The Diocese of San Diego participates in helping families affected by the war in Ukraine. It encourages its parishioners to donate to Catholic Relief Services. According to its website, help is urgently needed for families in Ukraine. 

Over four million people are escaping for safety to neighboring countries. They left behind their homes, jobs, and everything familiar. Donations help families in Ukraine, and nearby countries receive clothing, food, and cash assistance. 

These monetary gifts to the organization help provide counseling, care for children, and transport them to safe shelters.

 

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