Following in Jesus' footsteps

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Following in Jesus' footsteps

Jesus, portrayed by Dimas Corral, carries his cross through the streets of East Chicago as parishioners from Our Lady of Guadalupe re-enact Christ's journey to his Crucification.

Following in Jesus' footsteps

Jesus, portrayed by Dimas Corral, carries his cross through the streets of East Chicago.

Following in Jesus' footsteps

Via Crucis, the Way of the Cross, began with a worship service inside the church with nearly 1,000 in attendance. The procession traveled down to 135th Street to Grand Boulevard and down 140th Street back to Our Lady of Guadalupe Church, where the Crucifixion and death were presented.

Following in Jesus' footsteps

Children lead a procession through the streets of East Chicago as parishioners from Our Lady of Guadalupe re-enact Christ's journey to the Crucifixion.

The Way of the Cross

Parishioners from Our Lady of Guadalupe re-enact Christ's journey to crucifixion

Jesus, portrayed by Dimas Corral, carries his cross through the streets of East Chicago as parishioners from Our Lady of Guadalupe re-enact Christ's journey to crucification.

Parishioners from Our Lady of Guadalupe re-enact Christ's journey to crucifixion

Jesus, portrayed by Dimas Corral, carries his cross through the streets of East Chicago as parishioners from Our Lady of Guadalupe re-enact Christ's journey to crucification.

Parishioners from Our Lady of Guadalupe re-enact Christ's journey to crucifixion

Jesus, portrayed by Dimas Corral, carries his cross through the streets of East Chicago as parishioners from Our Lady of Guadalupe re-enact Christ's journey to crucification.

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