The Paschal Journey

Catholics across the Diocese embraced the movements of Holy Week, experiencing the emotional highs and lows of the days leading up to Easter. With Jesus they journeyed from the jubilation of Palm Sunday, to the grief of Good Friday, and ultimately the triumph of the Lord’s Resurrection on Easter Sunday. Bishop David M. O’Connell, C.M., joined several parish communities where he prayed with the people during the solemn services and Masses of the week.

 Bishop O’Connell prays during the Mass of the Lord’s Supper he celebrated in Sacred Heart Church, Tren-

Father Jarlath Quinn washes the feet of parishioners during the Mass of the Lord’s Supper April 6 in Our Lady of Perpetual