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

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

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