Stations of the Cross

St. William Stations of the Cross (Interior)

We adore you, O Christ and we praise You. Because by your Holy Cross, you have redeemed the world.


While The Stations of the Cross are typically said on Fridays during Lent, they can be said at any time throughout the year. 
We invite you to click on the links below to learn more about the history of The Stations of the Cross and take time to pray them while meditating on our heartfelt reliefs depicting each station.
Guided Stations of the Cross About the Stations of the Cross
Jesus stands before Pontius Pilate as He is unjustly condemned to death.
Jesus accepts the wooden cross, beginning His journey to Calvary.

Station 1

Christ is Condemned

Station 2

Jesus Carries His Cross

Jesus collapses under the weight of the cross for the first time.
Jesus meets the Virgin Mary on the road to Calvary, sharing a moment of sorrow and love.

Station 3

Jesus Falls the First Time

Station 4

Jesus Meets His Mother

Simon of Cyrene lifts the cross to assist Jesus along the path to Golgotha.
Veronica gently wipes the face of Jesus, leaving His holy image on her veil.

Station 5

Simon Helps Jesus

Carry the Cross

Station 6

Veronica Wipes the Face of Jesus

Jesus falls to the ground a second time, weakened but determined to continue.
Jesus speaks to the women of Jerusalem who weep for Him along the way.

Station 7

Jesus Fall the Second Time

Station 8

Jesus Meets the

Women of Jerusalem

Jesus falls a third time near the end of His journey, exhausted beneath the cross.
Jesus is stripped of His garments before being nailed to the cross.

Station 9

Jesus Falls a Third Time

Station 10

Jesus Clothes are Taken Away

Roman soldiers nail Jesus’ hands and feet to the cross at Calvary.
Jesus hangs on the cross and breathes His final breath, sacrificing Himself for humanity.

Station 11

Jesus is Nailed to the Cross

Station 12

Jesus Dies on the Cross

Jesus’ lifeless body is taken down from the cross and placed in Mary’s arms.
Jesus’ body is wrapped and placed in the tomb, awaiting the Resurrection.

Station 13

Jesus is Taken Down

from the Cross

Station 14

Jesus is Laid in the Tomb