Mass for Ash Wednesday, the first day of Lent, will be held at various churches in English and Spanish on March 5.

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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 ...

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Many churches will mark the beginning of the liturgical season of Lent by holding Ash Wednesday services in which attendees ...

An interactive map created by the Archdiocese of New York will show you what churches are giving out ashes on Ash Wednesday.