WAY OF THE CROSS
OVER THE BROOKLYN BRIDGE
MARCH 28, 2027
BRINGING THE CROSS OF CHRIST INTO THE BUSY STREETS OF NEW YORK
Each Good Friday, thousands walk together across the Brooklyn Bridge, entering into the mystery of Christ's Passion in the heart of New York City.
O U R S T O R Y
The Way of the Cross
Over the Brooklyn Bridge
Each Good Friday, thousands gather to walk the Brooklyn Bridge carrying the Cross through the heart of New York City.
In 1996, a small group of friends realized how the Brooklyn Bridge pillars reminded the iconic stained glasses of gothic churches. From this intuition, came the idea of making the bridge an open cathedral to remember the day in which Christ died to save all of us. Starting on April 5th, 1996, The way of the cross over the Brooklyn Bridge became an annual tradition of the Catholic Church in NYC, drawing families, students, clergy, and visitors from across the country.
The procession was inspired by Fr. Luigi Giussani, founder of the ecclesial movement of Communion & Liberation, who encouraged Christians to rediscover the beauty of Christ's Passion through prayer, music, silence, and companionship.
Today, the Way of the Cross is more than an annual event. It is an invitation to enter into the mystery of Christ's Passion with renewed attention, discovering that the One who carried the Cross continues to walk beside us in the ordinary circumstances of every day.
Join Us This Good Friday
Walk the Way of the Cross
over the Brooklyn Bridge.
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