For the sake of His sorrowful Passion...

In commemoration of Good Friday, the faithful of Ville Platte and Mamou walked through their communities while recalling the events of the Lord’s Passion. In Ville Platte, the walk began at St. Joseph Catholic Church and ended at Our Lady, Queen of All Saints Catholic Church, where a service was held at 3 p.m. In Mamou, the walk started and ended at St. Ann Catholic Church. In the left photo, Deacon Tim Donovan (right) carries the cross in Ville Platte while Father Alex Lançon, parochial vicar of Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church, (center) leads a meditation. Pictured on the left is Father Tom Voorhies, pastor of Sacred Heart. In the right photo, members pray before beginning the walk in Mamou. For more scenes, turn to Page 3. (Gazette photos by Tony Marks and Heather Bogard)