According to Catholic tradition, Ash Wednesday is a day of fasting and prayer. Catholics also take the time to receive ash on their foreheads, a sign of repentance, according to Dynamic Catholic.

• Holy Name Catholic Church in Cedar Lake will offer drive-thru ashes from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Ash Wednesday, as well as with Mass at 8 a.m. and 7 p.m.

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.

Siouxland Catholic parishes will celebrate Ash Wednesday, Feb. 25, with services at different times from their regular schedules.

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