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Ash Wednesday marks the start of the season of Lent in the church. Join us for a penitential service, where we receive a mark of ashes as a reminder that we are created from dust, and to dust we will ...

Although Ash Wednesday is not a Holy Day of Obligation in the Catholic church, this service -- which initiates the liturgical season of Lent -- is well-attended, according to Monsignor R. Mark ...

Back from offering interim ministry in Grenada, Jonathan Meyrick hopes that his trip will inspire other retired priests ...

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I do hope no one has not suffered due to the heat, I have mostly kept out of the sun but with windows and doors open it has ...

Indoor mass will be allowed as of Feb. 15, and including on Ash Wednesday, Feb. 17, with social distancing, mask requirements and maximum capacities at each Catholic church.

First Amendment: Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the ...

• St. Edward Parish in Lowell will celebrate Mass with ash services at 7 a.m., 12 p.m. and 7 p.m. • St. Stephen the Martyr Parish in Merrillville will have ashes at Mass at 8:30 a.m. and 7 p.m.

I’ve seen thousands line the streets, not just for a glimpse, but for adoration — in deserts, cities and mountain valleys.

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