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NEW ULM -- The Most Rev. Chad W. Zielinski, bishop of the Catholic Diocese of New Ulm, will lead a public prayer and meditation on the 14 Stations of the Cross on Good Friday, April 7 (weather permitting), at 3 p.m. at the Way of the Cross shrine in New Ulm.
The Way of the Cross will be staffed by the Knights of Columbus from 1 to 5 p.m. on Good Friday afternoon. People of all faiths are invited to attend.
The Way of the Cross, a 119-year-old shrine marked by lifelike statuary that retell the story of Christ’s trial, crucifixion and death, was inspired by Father Alexander Berghold. The shrine’s 14 stations, grotto, and Lady of Sorrows Chapel were created and completed in 1904 by Sister Flavia and the Sisters of the Order of the Poor Hand Maids of Jesus Christ. The seasonal shrine maintenance and fundraising for restoration efforts is a joint project of the local Knights of Columbus Council 1076 and the Diocese of New Ulm Way of the Cross Committee. Throughout the years, restoration has depended on voluntary contributions from individuals and organizations from across Minnesota and beyond. In 2020, the shrine was placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior.
On Wednesday, April 5, the Way of the Cross shrine will be featured in a special “Finding Minnesota” segment to be broadcast on WCCO Television (Ch. 4) during the 10 p.m. news. The segment will air again on Thursday morning at 4:30 a.m. and repeat on Easter Sunday around 10:30 p.m. on WCCO. It will also be available to view on WCCO.com (CBS Minnesota).