Good Friday is marked by La Crosse area worshippers at Cathedral Mass

Catholics from the La Crosse area gathered during the noon hour Friday at St. Joseph the Workman Cathedral, for a traditional mass recognizing the crucifixion of Jesus.

It was one of three cathedral services planned by the Diocese of La Crosse to mark the holy weekend, along with masses for Holy Thursday and Easter Sunday.

Bishop Gerard Battersby is presiding over his first Easter Week celebrations after being installed as leader of the La Crosse Diocese last May. During the Friday midday mass, the bishop spoke about the death of Jesus, which led to “shock” and “sorrow” among the early Christians.