NewsApril 2, 2021

Bishop of the Diocese of Springfield-Cape Girardeau Edward Rice lead the a Good Friday mass at the Cathedral of St. Mary of the Annunciation in Cape Girardeau on Friday, April 2, 2021. During his sermon, Rice said that the religious holiday is a day of mourning in the Catholic Church. It recognizes crucifixion Jesus.

The congregation kneels while bishop Edward Rice lays on the floor at the start of a Good Friday mass, what he later called a day of mourning in the Catholic Church, at the Cathedral of St. Mary of the Annunciation in Cape Girardeau on Friday, April 2, 2021.
The congregation kneels while bishop Edward Rice lays on the floor at the start of a Good Friday mass, what he later called a day of mourning in the Catholic Church, at the Cathedral of St. Mary of the Annunciation in Cape Girardeau on Friday, April 2, 2021.
Bishop of the Diocese of Springfield-Cape Girardeau Edward Rice, the congregation and two speakers recite the Good Friday story during a Good Friday mass at the Cathedral of St. Mary of the Annunciation in Cape Girardeau on Friday, April 2, 2021.
Bishop of the Diocese of Springfield-Cape Girardeau Edward Rice, the congregation and two speakers recite the Good Friday story during a Good Friday mass at the Cathedral of St. Mary of the Annunciation in Cape Girardeau on Friday, April 2, 2021.
The congregation read from Bibles to speak a part of the Good Friday story during a Good Friday mass at the Cathedral of St. Mary of the Annunciation in Cape Girardeau on Friday, April 2, 2021.
The congregation read from Bibles to speak a part of the Good Friday story during a Good Friday mass at the Cathedral of St. Mary of the Annunciation in Cape Girardeau on Friday, April 2, 2021.
Bishop Edward Rice brings the crucifix to a member of the congregation to practice the Veneration of the Cross during a Good Friday mass at the Cathedral of St. Mary of the Annunciation in Cape Girardeau on Friday, April 2, 2021.
Bishop Edward Rice brings the crucifix to a member of the congregation to practice the Veneration of the Cross during a Good Friday mass at the Cathedral of St. Mary of the Annunciation in Cape Girardeau on Friday, April 2, 2021.
Bishop Edward Rice brings the crucifix to a member of the congregation who lowers her mask to kiss it to practice the Veneration of the Cross during a Good Friday mass at the Cathedral of St. Mary of the Annunciation in Cape Girardeau on Friday, April 2, 2021.
Bishop Edward Rice brings the crucifix to a member of the congregation who lowers her mask to kiss it to practice the Veneration of the Cross during a Good Friday mass at the Cathedral of St. Mary of the Annunciation in Cape Girardeau on Friday, April 2, 2021.
Members of the congregation practice the Veneration of the Cross by kneeling and touching the crucifix during a Good Friday mass at the Cathedral of St. Mary of the Annunciation in Cape Girardeau on Friday, April 2, 2021.
Members of the congregation practice the Veneration of the Cross by kneeling and touching the crucifix during a Good Friday mass at the Cathedral of St. Mary of the Annunciation in Cape Girardeau on Friday, April 2, 2021.
Communion is given out during a Good Friday mass at the Cathedral of St. Mary of the Annunciation in Cape Girardeau on Friday, April 2, 2021.
Communion is given out during a Good Friday mass at the Cathedral of St. Mary of the Annunciation in Cape Girardeau on Friday, April 2, 2021.
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Bishop of the Diocese of Springfield-Cape Girardeau Edward Rice lead the a Good Friday mass at the Cathedral of St. Mary of the Annunciation in Cape Girardeau on Friday, April 2, 2021. During his sermon, Rice said that the religious holiday is a day of mourning in the Catholic Church. It recognizes crucifixion Jesus.

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