Bishop David Malloy blesses members of the crowd at the Stations of the Cross in Aurora March 25. (Observer photo/Margarita Mendoza)

About 2,000 people gather in Aurora on Good Friday, March 25, for the 22nd annual Stations of the Cross walk from Sacred Heart Parish. Bishop David Malloy presided at the event. For the first time, Catholic volunteers from the English-speaking community joined Hispanic Catholics in portraying Jesus and the many people who met Him as He made the walk to His crucifixion. Several Aurora parishes take part in the event, which became bilingual four years ago. It is coordinated by Sister Cecilia Ayala, OpSF. (Observer photo/Margarita Mendoza)

Knights of Columbus members of St. Joseph Council in Aurora, including Father Jerome Leake (third from left), pastor, take part in the living Stations of the Cross on Good Friday. The St. Joseph Knights were representing stations one and two. (Photo provided)

A youngster portraying a Roman soldier points his spear at the fallen Christ during the Stations of the Cross procession in Aurora on Good Friday, March 25.

María Indra Hernández (left) from St. Nicholas Parish meditates as she helps present the 14th station, Jesus’ burial. “I’m very emotional because I’m not worthy to be representing the Virgin Mary, Mother of God,” she said. “This is a very sad day but it is reflection time for all the people, all of us who misbehaved,” said Ismael Gomez (second from left). Bishop David Malloy led the procession, along with Msgr. Arquimedes Vallejo, diocesan Vicar for Hispanic Ministry. Aurora city leaders also attended.