Also known as the Day of Ashes, this traditional day of repentance for Christians, and observed by various denominations, ...

In preparation for Lent, Father John T. Raharjo, pastor of St. Ann Church in Arlington, blessed palms and set them ablaze to ...

Mardi Gras or 'Fat Tuesday' is here, while Ash Wednesday will kick off the start of Lent and 'fish' Fridays. Here are the ...

When our New Year’s resolutions fail, do we give them another go at Lent? Is Lent just a Catholic self-improvement program or ...

This year, March 4 is Shrove Tuesday - otherwise known as Pancake Day. Shrove Tuesday is a Christian festival marked all over ...

Cardinal Robert McElroy will be the principal celebrant and homilist for Ash Wednesday Mass at 12:10 p.m. on March at the ...

Whether you’re a devout observer, a curious onlooker, or someone who just loves learning about traditions, this day is packed ...

On Wednesday, many churches will mark the beginning of the liturgical season of Lent by holding Ash Wednesday services, in ...

This Wednesday, 5th March 2025, marks the commencement of the holy season of Lent for the Catholic Church: 40 days of prayer and penance in preparation for the celebration of the Passion, Death and ...

Fish fries are, of course, very important yearly fundraisers for churches, VFWs, fire halls and more. But the fish fry also means community building, catching up with old friends and honoring ...

Ash Wednesday begins the 40-day Lenten season, marked by prayer, penance, and fasting. Different Christian denominations ...