Lent, Ash Wednesday

On Wednesday, many churches will mark the beginning of the liturgical season of Lent by holding Ash Wednesday services, in ...
Cardinal Robert McElroy will be the principal celebrant and homilist for Ash Wednesday Mass at 12:10 p.m. on March at the ...
In 2024, Ash Wednesday arrived early in the season, falling on Feb. 14, which is also Valentine's Day. This year, in 2025, ...
In 2025, Lent begins on Wednesday, March 5. Unlike other dates on the calendar, like Christmas and Independence Day, the date ...
Ash Wednesday is the start of Lent for those in the Christian faith. Find out what date Ash Wednesday falls on in 2025, Lent ...
The practice of Lent, which begins March 5 with Ash Wednesday, goes back centuries. Using ashes to mark the foreheads ...
Lenten observances begin on Wednesday, March 5, leading up to Holy Week and Easter, which falls on April 20 this year.
Pope Francis is showing improvement as he battles double pneumonia, the Vatican said on Friday, but he will not lead an ...