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Way of the Cross still endures after 127 years
The article recalls a historic religious path at a hill church, damaged by wind but its lithograph safe. Parishioners recount past strength from the station ritual, noting a drop in parishioners from 1,100 in the 1960s to about 300 today. Teens show growing interest in outdoor stations as Rev. Irwin Matt leads prayers and volunteers carry the cross among the stations.
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Thomas
St. Donatus
Suns
Thoma
Irwin Matt
Weimersuren
LaMotte
Brian