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Archdiocese of Atlanta Living Stations of the Cross Events for 2025

Living Stations Of The Cross Hosted By St. Joseph Catholic Church In Dalton, GA

On Fridays during Lent, many Catholics reflect on the Stations of the Cross, walking around their parish to see the events of Jesus’ passion depicted on paintings, stained glass windows, sculptures, or other artwork. As we approach Good Friday, several parishes also offer live Stations of the Cross re-enactments with actors, actresses, and props—commonly known as Passion Plays or Living Stations of the Cross.

These lively events can give you a more personal experience of the passion of Christ; don’t just witness the story, step into it and allow your heart to be moved.

The following parishes or groups, categorized by location as “Metro Atlanta” or “Outside of Metro Atlanta,” will host Living Stations of the Cross events. If you know of an event in the Archdiocese of Atlanta not listed here, please contact olucero@archatl.com.

Metro Atlanta

Bilingual Events

  1. St. Brendan the Navigator
    • Date and Time: Friday, April 11th at 7 pm
    • Location: Outside on the parish plaza
    • Parish Address: 4633 Shiloh Road, Cumming, GA 30040
    • More Info: Parish Lent page
  2. St. Thomas Aquinas
    • Date and Time: Good Friday, April 18th at 3:30 pm
    • Location: Back parking lot
    • Parish Address: 535 Rucker Rd, Alpharetta, GA 30004-4048
    • More Info: Details; Parish Home page
  3. Immaculate Heart of Mary
    • Date and Time: Friday, April 11th at 7-8:30pm
    • Location: Immaculate Heart of Mary Campus
    • Parish Address: 2855 Briarcliff Rd NE, Atlanta, GA
    • More Info: Calendar event; Parish Home page

Spanish Events

  1. Transfiguration
    • Date and Time: Good Friday, April 18th at 6:30 pm
    • Location: Outdoors at Family Life Center
    • Parish Address: 1815 Blackwell Rd, Marietta, GA 30066
    • Language: in Spanish with English translation provided
    • Other Details: Music and incense; Livestreamed
    • More Info: Parish Lent page
  2. St. Theresa of the Child Jesus
    • Date and Time: Good Friday, April 18th at 1:00 pm
    • Location: Parish parking lot
    • Parish Address: 4401 Prestley Mill Rd., Douglasville, GA 30135
    • Language: Spanish with bilingual Stations of the Cross reflections
    • More Info: Parish Calendar
  3. Multiple Parishes: Via Crucis
    • Date and Time: Good Friday, April 18th at 8:00 am
    • Location: Stone Mountain Park
    • Park Address: 1000 Robert E. Lee Blvd., Stone Mountain, GA 30083
    • Language: Spanish
    • Other Details: Joint event with Immaculate Heart of Mary actors and surrounding Catholic churches.; Únase a los talentosos actores novatos de IHM mientras dan viva al Via Cruces Viviente en conjunto con otras iglesias católicas.
    • More Info: Facebook event

English Events

  1. Mercy Missions Atlanta
    • Date and Time: Good Friday, April 18th at 1:00 pm
    • Starting Location: Sacred Heart Basilica
    • Parish Address: 353 Peachtree St NE, Atlanta, GA 30308
    • Other details: A youth and young adult-led event with 200 young missionaries escorted by Atlanta police through downtown Atlanta
    • Mercy Missions website

Outside of Metro Atlanta

  1. St. Joseph: Via Crucis / Way of the Cross
    • Date and Time: Good Friday, April 18th at 2 pm
    • Location: On the church grounds
    • Parish Address: 968 Haig Mill Lake Rd., Dalton, GA 30720
    • Language: Bilingual
    • Other Details: This annual event draws thousands, with a real crown of thorns and heavy cross, according to Fox Chattanooga.
    • More Info: Parish Home page
  2. St. John Paul II: Via Crucis Passion Play
    • Date and Time: Good Friday, April 18th at 11:00 am
    • Location: Laurel Park
    • Park Address: 3100 Old Cleveland Hwy, Gainesville, GA 30506
    • Language: Spanish
    • More Info: Flyer; Parish Home page

Pilgrimages / Walking Stations

These events are not re-enactments, but rather, walking Stations of the Cross.

  1. St. Thomas More
    • Date and Time: Sunday, April 13th at 3:00 pm
    • Location: Starts at the parish in Mulhern Courtyard
    • Parish Address: 636 W. Ponce de Leon Ave. Decatur, GA 30030-2951
    • Other Details: Walking Stations through downtown Decatur with the parish’s Youth Faith Formation. It will be moved inside in case of rain.
    • More Info: Event page; Parish Home page; Lent Flyer
  2. Archdiocesan Good Friday Pilgrimage: Urban Stations of the Christ
    • Date and Time: Good Friday, April 18th at 8:45 am until 12:00 pm
    • Location: Begins at the Shrine of the Immaculate Conception and ends at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church
    • Starting Address: The Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, 48 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, SW., Atlanta, GA 30303
    • Other Details: This 2-mile walk includes scripture and music to remember the passion of Christ and reflect on current social injustices. A bus will return participants to the starting point. Carpooling encouraged.
    • More Info: Event Page

In this holy season, we invite you to join your fellow parishioners in reflecting on the Passion of Christ. These Living Stations and pilgrimages throughout the Archdiocese of Atlanta offer a communal experience that can enrich your spiritual journey and prepare your heart for Easter.

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