Stations of the Cross
The Stations of the Cross began in the days of the early Church when pilgrims would journey to Jerusalem to retrace the final steps taken by Jesus Christ. Later, for the many who could not make the trip to the Holy Land, the practice developed of praying the Stations of the Cross at one's home church or perhaps at a nearby shrine.
Although the Stations of the Cross traditionally follow the same 14 steps, beginning with Christ in the Garden of Gethsemane and concluding when he is laid in the tomb, the prayers offered may differ. You will find some options at the bottom of the page.
Stations of the Cross in Parishes
Parishes often include the Stations of the Cross in their Lenten observances because it is a season in which we are called to deeper prayer and reflection upon Christ's Passion and death. The times below do not include Good Friday unless noted.
All Saints Parish, Brunswick
Our Lady Queen of Peace Church, 82 Atlantic Avenue, Boothbay Harbor - Thursdays of Lent at 12:30 p.m. followed by a soup meal.
St. Charles Borromeo Church, 132 McKeen street, Brunswick - Fridays of Lent at 4:30 p.m.
St. Mary Church, 144 Lincoln Street, Bath - Fridays of Lent at 5 p.m. followed by soup and hte opportunity for the sacrament of reconciliation.
St. Patrick Church, 380 Academy Hill Road, Newcastle - Fridays of Lent at 5 p.m. followed by soup.
Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Portland
Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, 307 Congress Street, Portland - Fridays, February 20 and March 13 at 6 p.m.
Holy Family Parish, Greenville
Holy Family Church, 145 Pritham Avenue, Greenville - Fridays of Lent at 4 p.m. followed by Soup for the Soul.
Holy Spirit Parish, Wells
St. Martha Church, 30 Portland Road, Kennebunk - Fridays of Lent at 6 p.m., preceded by a simple Lenten meal at 5 p.m.
St. Mary Church, 236 Eldridge Road, Wells - Fridays of Lent at noon followed by a Lenten luncheon.
Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish, Auburn
Sacred Heart Church, 8 Sacred Heart Place, Auburn - Stations of the Cross will be prayed at 6 p.m., preceded by a soup supper at 5 p.m. in the church hall.
Our Lady of the Lakes Parish, Oquossoc
St. John Church, 76 Main Street, Stratton - Wednesdays of Lent following the 6 p.m. Mass
St. Luke Church, 19 Lake Street, Rangeley - Fridays at 5 p.m. (Livestreamed)
Our Lady of the Snows Parish, Dexter
St. Anne Church, 64 Free Street, Dexter - Fridays of Lent at 5 p.m. led by Deacon David Denbow. A meatless soup and bread potluck will follow in the parish center..
St. Thomas Aquinas Church, 43 High Street, Dover-Foxcroft - Fridays of Lent at 6 p.m. coordinated by Dover-Foxcroft Knights of Columbus Council 3171. The Stations of the Cross will be followed by a soup and bread meal.
Parish of the Holy Eucharist, Flamouth
Holy Martyrs of North America Church, 266 Foreside Road, Falmouth - Fridays of Lent at 6:30 p.m., following the 5:30 p.m. Mass and then a simple supper.
Sacred Heart Church, 326 Main Street, Yarmouth - Fridays of Lent at 12:15 p.m.
St. Gregory the Great Church, 24 North Raymond Road, Gray - Fridays of Lent at 6 p.m. followed by a simple supper.
St. Jude Church, 134 Main Street, Freeport - Fridays of Lent at 5:30 p.m. followed by a simple supper
Parish of the Holy Savior, Mexico
St. Athanasius & St. John Church, 126 Maine Avenue, Rumford - Fridays of Lent at 4:30 p.m. followed by a meatless, potluck meal.
Parish of the Resurrection of the Lord, Old Town
Our Lady of Wisdom Church, 83 College Avenue, Orono - Fridays of Lent at 6:30 p.m., preceded by Mass at 6 p.m.
Prince of Peace Parish, Lewiston
Holy Family Church, 607 Sabattus Street, Lewiston - On the Fridays of Lent, Stations of the Cross will be prayed at 4:45 p.m., followed by daily Mass at 5:30 p.m. and a simple soup and bread meal at 6 p.m.
Holy Trinity Church, 67 Frost Hill Avenue, Lisbon Falls - On the Fridays of Lent, Stations of the Cross will be prayed at 5:30 p.m., followed by a soup and bread meal at 6 p.m.
Sacred Heart / St. Dominic Parish, Portland
Sacred Heart Church, 65 Mellen Street, Portland - Friday, March 20, at 6 p.m.
St. Agnes Parish, Pittsfield
St. Agnes Church, 238 Detroit Street, Pittsfield - Fridays at 6 p.m. followed by a soup and bread supper in the parish center.
St. Anthony of Padua Parish, Jackman
St. Faustina Church, 370 Main Street, Jackman - Fridays of Lent at 4 p.m. On February 27, March 13, and March 27, the Stations of the Cross will be followed by Mass and Soup for the Soul.
St. Christopher Parish, Peaks Island
St. Christopher Church, 15 Central Avenue, Peaks Island - Friday, March 27, at 6 p.m.
St. John Vianney Parish, Fort Kent
St. Charles Borromeo Church, 912 Main Street, Saint Francis - The Rosary will be prayed at 2:15.p.m. on the Fridays of Lent, followed by the Stations of the Cross at 3 p.m. and then the Divine Mercy Chaplet.
St. Louis Church, 26 East Main Street, Fort Kent - Fridays at 3 p.m.
St. Mary Church, 3451 Aroostook Road, Eagle Lake - Fridays at 3 p.m.
St. Joseph Parish, Ellsworth
St. Joseph Church, 231 Main Street, Ellsworth - Fridays of Lent at 5 p.m., followed by Mass at 5:30 p.m. and a simple soup and bread potluck supper at 6 p.m.
St. Joseph Parish, Farmington
St. Joseph Church, 133 Middle Street, Farmington - Stations of the Cross will be prayed on the Fridays of Lent at 6 p.m. followed by a soup supper.
St. Louis Parish, Portland
St. Louis Church, 279 Danforth Street, Portland - Friday, March 6, at 6 p.m.
St. Matthew Parish, Limerick
St. Matthew Church, 19 Dora Lane, Limerick - Fridays of Lent at 5 p.m.
St. Paul the Apostle Parish, Bangor
St. John Church, 217 York Street, Bangor - Fridays of Lent at noon. On Good Friday, All Saints Catholic School eighth graders will present the Living Stations of the Cross at noon.
St. Joseph Church, 531 North Main Street, Brewer - Families are invited to gather at St. Joseph Church in Brewer on Friday, March 20, 3:45 p.m. to 6 p.m., for a Lenten event that will include outdoor Stations of the Cross, a brief adoration, and a mac-n-cheese dinner in the church hall. Please sign up by March 1 at: bit.ly/49XwAf1
St. Mary Church, 768 Ohio Street, Bangor - Fridays of Lent at 9 a.m., including on Good Friday.
St. Peter Parish, Portland
St. Peter Church, 72 Federal Street, Portland - Friday, February 27, at 6 p.m.
St. Peter the Fisherman Parish, Machias
Holy Name of Jesus Church, 8 Free Street, Machias - Fridays of Lent at 5 p.m. followed by soup and bread at 5:30 p.m.
Sacred Heart Church, 14 Hamilton Street, Lubec - Fridays of Lent at 3 p.m.
St. Michael Church, 51 Elm Street, Cherryfield - Thursdays of Lent at 9 a.m.
St. Rose of Lima Parish, Jay
St. Rose of Lima Church, 1 Church Street, Jay - The Stations of the Cross will be prayed on the Fridays of Lent following 12:15 p.m. Mass.
St. Thérèse of Lisieux Parish, Sanford
Holy Family Church, 66 North Avenue, Sanford - Fridays of Lent at 4 p.m.
Resources
• Praying the Stations of the Cross (USCCB website)
• Stations of the Cross for Autistic People (External link)
• A Scriptural Way of the Cross for Lent
• Stations of the Cross with Bishop Robert Barron (External link)
• Stations of the Cross - CRS Video Reflections (External link)
• Stations of the Cross for Victims/Survivors of Human Trafficking
