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St. Michael's in Orland Park resurrects Passion Play

St. Michael Parish in Orland Park hosted its first Passion Play on Palm Sunday, April 10, 2022 since the start of the pandemic. Youth of the parish rehearsed during Lent and performed the play in the place of the Gospel to a packed congregation. It’s one of many wonderful parish traditions that are back post-COVID-19. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Jesus, portrayed by Christopher Nkwo, receives a crown of thorns. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Jesus is taken down from the cross. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Jesus dies on the cross. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Mary, played by Maggie McHugh, grasps the crown of thorns after Jesus dies on the cross. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Jesus, portrayed by Christopher Nkwo, is taken down from the cross. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Mary, played by Maggie McHugh embraces Jesus, played by Christopher Nkwo, after he is taken down from the cross. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
The body of Jesus, portrayed by Christopher Nkwo, is carried through the congregation after being taken down from the cross. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
The youth prepare the altar following the play. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Father Geofrey Andama, associate pastor, celebrates Mass following the play. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)

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