More than 150 pilgrims from 17 parishes in Brooklyn and Queens participated in Jornadas de Vida Cristiana’s Caminata on March 28, stopping at four parishes in Astoria along the way.
The Jordanas movement is a Catholic ecclesial group of Latino youth and young adults whose mission is to invite others into a relationship with Jesus Christ.
The Caminata is the movement’s annual Lenten Walk, designed to showcase different parts of the community. This year’s theme was “Joy, Jesus First.” At each parish stop, members said a prayer or performed a short skit illustrating the theme. During the walk, they also prayed the rosary.
The pilgrims began the procession at St. Joseph, before processing to St. Francis of Assisi, Immaculate Conception Church, and Our Lady of Mount Carmel, where Bishop Robert Brennan greeted them outside before celebrating Mass in the church.
Father Jose Henriquez, co-spiritual director of the Diocese of Brooklyn’s Jornadas de Vida Cristiana, is seen outside St. Francis of Assisi Church, Astoria, addressing pilgrims participating in the March 28 Caminata.
Jornadas de Vida Cristiana pilgrims pray the rosary outside Immaculate Conception Church, Astoria.
Jornadas de Vida Cristiana pilgrims from St. Catharine of Alexandria Church, Borough Park, join more than 150 pilgrims from 17 parishes in Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx and Manhattan walking the route.
Bishop Robert Brennan celebrates Mass March 28 for Jornadas de Vida Cristiana pilgrims at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, Astoria, the end point of the Caminata.
Jornadas de Vida Cristiana pilgrims from St. Laurence Church, Carnarie/East New York, walk the three miles through the streets of Astoria.
Jornadas de Vida Cristiana pilgrims are seen arriving at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, Astoria, the end point of the Caminata.
Msgr. Fernando Ferrarese, pastor of Immaculate Conception Church, Astoria, looks on as pilgrims arrive at his parish.
Jornadas de Vida Cristiana pilgrims from St. Andrew the Apostle Church, Bay Ridge, join in the annual Lenten.