A: Contrary to popular thinking, Ash Wednesday is not a holy day of obligation. You do not have to go to Mass that day or ...

6 a.m. 5 p.m. Stations of the Cross on Monday, Tuesday, and Friday at 5:15 p.m. 6 a.m. Noon (Stations of the Cross prayed before Mass at 11:30 a.m.) 6 p.m. Blessed Sacrament Chapel hours are ...

Introduction The history of Lent dates back to centuries ago with Christians spending time preparing to celebrate the ...

Fish fries are, of course, very important yearly fundraisers for churches, VFWs, fire halls and more. But the fish fry also means community building, catching up with old friends and honoring ...

In both wildfires, houses of worship fell to ash. But much of the conversation Wednesday focused as much ... I just feel so blessed,” he said. Jose Diaz, 72, of East Los Angeles, brought his ...

Last week in the Okehampton Times, Rev Mike (Davies) spoke of the wonder of creation and the multitude of stars. I find it incredible they are mainly ‘dust’. This week I’m rudely bringing us all back ...

A young woman receives ashes marking Ash Wednesday inside the Notre-Dame de la Treille Basilica - Cathedral in Lille, France on March 5, 2025. (photo: Brigitte Naeye / Brigitte Naeye) Solène ...

Starting on Ash Wednesday, March 5 ... Allegan -Knights of Columbus Fish Fry at Blessed Sacrament Church (110 N. Cedar St.); Begins March 7 and takes place on Fridays during Lent from 5-7 p.m ...

In both wildfires, houses of worship fell to ash. But much of the conversation Wednesday focused as much on renewal as ... and to see the joy and of everyone here today, I just feel so blessed,” he ...

OBSERVE ASH WEDNESDAY. TODAY, MANY CATHOLICS IN THE SACRAMENTO REGION ARE AMONG THOSE TAKING PART IN THE RITUALS. KCRA 3’S DENEEKA HILL WAS AT THE CATHEDRAL OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT IN DOWNTOWN ...