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The Outdoor Way of the Cross with Bishop McGrattan

All are invited to join Bishop McGrattan on the Outdoor Way of the Cross on Good Friday! Remember to dress appropriately for the outdoors. ​
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  • When: Good Friday, April 18, 2025 at 8:30 am
  • Starts at St. Mary's Cathedral (219 18 Ave SW)
  • How to get there:
    • Take the CTrain Red Line to Victoria Park/Stampede Station, then walk 10 minutes west.
    • Or take Bus Routes 1, 7, or 10 and get off near 1st Street SE & 18 Ave SE – a short walk to the Cathedral.​​
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Limited parking is available behind St. Mary's Cathedral. Additional parking can be found at nearby downtown lots and garages; however, availability may vary. Here are some reserved parking for attendees close to the Cathedral, first come-first serve:
  • St. Mary's Cathedral Parking (back of the church)
  • St. Monica's Elementary School
  • St. Mary's High School
  • Leyden's Funeral Home 
  • Our Lady of Lourdes Elementary School
  • FCJ Conference & Retreat Centre

You are welcome to join the Good Friday Service at St. Mary's Cathedral at Noon and 3 pm with Bishop McGrattan. 

The Way of the Cross route

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Held annually for more than 35 years (prior to the pandemic), the Outdoor Way of the Cross is a prayerful, family-friendly devotional walk through the streets of downtown, refl ecting on the Passion of Jesus.

Last year, this spiritual event was briefl y revived at St. Mary’s University. This year marks a return to the heart of the city, and organizers hope to once again welcome 2,500 to 3,000 participants, as experienced in pre-pandemic years.


Along the route, participants pause for prayer, refl ection on scripture, and contemplative singing—offering a public witness to Christ’s journey to the Cross and how we need to be present to the spiritual and social challenges faced in our communities today.

​Participants are encouraged to dress for the weather and to join at any point along the route. All are also welcome to attend the Good Friday liturgies at St. Mary’s Cathedral at 12 pm and 3 pm, celebrated by Bishop McGrattan.

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