Millions of Christians around the world attended Mass on Ash Wednesday, the start of the Lenten season that prepares the faithful for Easter. Ash Wednesday marks the first day of Lent, a 40-day period ...
ALBANY, N.Y. — Newly appointed Bishop Mark O’Connell led Ash Wednesday mass at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, preaching going into Lent that while eventually everyone will return to dust, ...
Ash Wednesday is next week and the Lenten season − a significant part of the Christian faith − is about to start. Here is what we know about Ash Wednesday and Lent, plus what dates Easter, Palm Sunday ...