Catholics mark Good Friday in Winnipeg with Way of the Cross march

Hundreds of worshippers took the streets in Winnipeg's South Osborne neighbourhood on Friday for the Public Way of the Cross walk.

The event each year is hosted by one parish in the citytomark Good Friday, commemoratingJesus's carrying of the cross before he was crucified.

This year the 34thwas organized by the Archdiocese of Winnipeg and hosted byOur Lady of Victory Memorial Parish at the corner of Osborne Street and Arnold Avenue.

Following an opening prayer and remarks by Archbishop Richard Gagnon, worshippers followed a two-kilometre procession through the neighbourhood and back to the church.

It was the firstWay of the Cross procession since the start of the pandemic. One was set to happen last year but a snowstorm cancelled those plans.

"It's great to be able to be backagain. It's good to see people together like this celebrating but also walking the Way," saidRon Struch.

Frances Petrowski said she values the ability to express her faith in public.

"In 2023, there'sso many places in the world that don't get to. So I'm extremely, extremely grateful for that," she said, underscoring the importance of the day.

"It's everything, it's my life. Jesus gave his life for us, that I may have eternal life."