Faith & Service
Stations of the Cross
During the Turkish Occupation of the Holy Land in the late Middle Ages, when pilgrims were prevented from visiting its sacred places, it became customary to make replicas of those special holy places, where people could come and pray. One of the most popular of these devotions was the “Stations of the Cross”, imitations of the places Christ stopped to pray on the Via Dolorosa in Jerusalem. Central Catholic’s 15 Stations, the first outdoor Stations of the Cross in the Diocese of Stockton, wind through the campus, serving as an important daily reminder of Christ’s love and sacrifice.
Through the generous private donations that made the Stations a reality, they also memorialize families and individuals who have been important participants in the life of Central Catholic. The Stations were designed by the architectural firm of Booker, Gery, Hickman with the help of CCHS graduate Brian Juge, ’96, who served the firm as an intern. Father Bill McDonald blessed the Stations at a special ceremony on September 13, 1998.
Through the generous private donations that made the Stations a reality, they also memorialize families and individuals who have been important participants in the life of Central Catholic. The Stations were designed by the architectural firm of Booker, Gery, Hickman with the help of CCHS graduate Brian Juge, ’96, who served the firm as an intern. Father Bill McDonald blessed the Stations at a special ceremony on September 13, 1998.
I. Pilate Condemns Jesus to Die
In loving memory of George Butts, donated by Carolyn and Lindsey
Butts.
In loving memory of George Butts, donated by Carolyn and Lindsey
Butts.
III. Jesus Falls a Third Time
In memory of two wonderful mothers, Mary Stuart Rogers and Isabelle Baptiste Welch, from John and June Rogers.
In memory of two wonderful mothers, Mary Stuart Rogers and Isabelle Baptiste Welch, from John and June Rogers.
V. Simon Helps Carry the Cross
John and Jean Varni, Kathy, Lorraine, ’70, Diane, ’72, Larry, ’74, John, ’78, Jean, ’79 and Tony ’81.
VII. Jesus Falls a Second Time
In loving memory of Tim McSherry. Always in our hearts, by Vita, John, ’93, Spencer, ’02, and Natalie ’03.
IX. Jesus Falls the Third Time
In loving memory of Julio Gallo, donated by his wife, Aileen.
XI. Jesus Is Nailed to the Cross
In loving memory of Vivian LaRosa, donated by her children, grandchildren and great-grandchild.
XIII. Jesus is Taken from the Cross
In loving memory of John Albert Maring, donated by his wife, Helen M. Maring.
II. Jesus Accepts His Cross
Donated by the James and Susanne Gallo Coleman Family – Christine,’76, Gregory,’77, Bradley ’79, Joan ’80, Caroline, ’82, Theodore, ’87, Timothy, ’89 and Anne, ’90.
IV. Jesus Meets His Mother
Dedicated to all mothers with love and thanks. From the Parodi Family.
Dedicated to all mothers with love and thanks. From the Parodi Family.
VI. Veronica Wipes the Face of Jesus
In memory of Helen Franzia. Donated by her grandchildren Damon J. Franzia, Lisa H. Franzia, Gianna I Franzia and Mia M. Franzia, ’97.
In memory of Helen Franzia. Donated by her grandchildren Damon J. Franzia, Lisa H. Franzia, Gianna I Franzia and Mia M. Franzia, ’97.
VIII. Jesus Speaks to the Women
In loving memory of Elia P. Dovichi, donated by his family.
X. Jesus Is Stripped of His Garments
In loving memory of Charlie Rossi, donated by Mary Rossi and family.
XII. Jesus Dies on the Cross
In loving memory of David Gallo, donated by Mary, Theresa, ’90 and Chris, ’92.
XIV. Jesus is Laid in the Tomb
Donated by John and Celesta Podesto, Paula, Michele, Gina, Leslie, ’75 and John Jeffrey, ’77.
XV. The Resurrection of Jesus
In loving memory of Philip Gallo, donated by his mother, Aileen.
About Central Catholic
Faithful to our Catholic Tradition, our mission is to witness to the Gospel while building an educational community that inspires the spiritual, academic and social development of young adults.
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Central Catholic Students Are:
Academically-Prepared
Spiritually-Developed
Socially-Responsible
Globally-Conscious
