The annual pilgrimage to the highest point of Saipan, Mount Tapochau, as part of the Good Friday tradition, will resume this Friday, April 15.<\/p>\n
Many Catholic devotees walk to the top of Mount Tapochau every Good Friday in remembrance of Jesus Christ\u2019s journey before his crucifixion.<\/p>\n
According to the Diocese of Chalan Kanoa website, the Good Friday stations of the cross to Mount Tapochau will resume again this year after a two-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The procession in Chalan Kanoa on Good Friday will also be observed.<\/p>\n
The lowering of the cross at Mount Carmel Cathedral will be held at 4:30am, which will begin the transfer of the cross from the cathedral to Mount Tapochau.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Arrival at Mount Tapochau will be at 5:30am, where reading of the Passion, Stations of the Cross, and walk to the summit will begin.<\/p>\n
On Easter Sunday, there will be a sunrise Mass at Mount Tapochau as well.<\/p>\n
The holy Masses for the Sacred Triduum\u2014Holy Thursday, Good Friday, and Easter Vigil\u2014will take place in most parishes\/churches on Saipan.<\/p>\n
For a detailed schedule of Mass this holy week in the respective parishes\/churches, you may visit the Diocese of Chalan Kanoa\u2019s website at https:\/\/rcdck.org\/2022\/04\/holy-week-2022-schedule\/ <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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