Ashlee Rezin/Sun-Times Share Ash Wednesday signals the start of Lent, a 40-day period of penance and spiritual preparation leading to Easter in many Western Christian traditions. The following ...

In 2025, Lent begins on March 5 with the observance of Ash Wednesday. The conclusion of Lent takes place on Holy Thursday, April 17, marking the beginning of the Easter Triduum—the three days ...

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Church pews at Christian churches throughout Western New York might be filled on Ash Wednesday. Ash Wednesday is one of the busiest days of the year for the Buffalo Diocese.

The call of Lent, Pope Francis wrote, is a call to turn to the Lord and so become "a sign of hope for the world." ...

DE PERE, Wis. (WBAY) - Happening on Ash Wednesday in De Pere, St. Anne’s Church will once again offer its “Ashes to Go” services. You can drive through from 7 a.m. to 8 a.m. and from 4:30 p ...

Editor’s Note: The article first published in 2020 by The Conversation. For Christians, the death and resurrection of Jesus is a pivotal event commemorated each year during a season of ...

ROME (AP) — Parishoners gathered inside St. Augustine Roman Catholic Church in Cleveland’s Tremont neighborhood to mark the start of Lent by receiving ashes on Ash Wednesday. Deacon Chris ...

Ash Wednesday is a time for deep introspection, self-discipline, and renewal. It encourages individuals and professionals alike to reflect on their actions, make intentional decisions, and foster ...

Many worshipers will receive the marking of the cross in ash on their foreheads on Wednesday, meant to show that a person belongs to Jesus Christ.

Why exactly is this day celebrated? We'll go over the history of Ash Wednesday in the Christian church, answer whether or not it's just a Catholic observance (and if the Bible references this type of ...

Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent and its observance lasts for 40 days. Here's what to know about the Christian tradition.

While some will go to church services to receive their ashes on this day of repentance, others are taking advantage of a different option. St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church in Longmeadow offered ...