Servers wearing white and carrying cross and purple candles for Ash Wednesday

Ash Wednesday

Ash Wednesday starts the holy season of Lent, observed by 40 days of fasting, prayer and almsgiving in preparation for Easter.

Please check your local parish bulletin for details on Ash Wednesday services.

It is not a Holy Day of Obligation.

For resources on how to Live Lent in your home, parish or school, please visit Catechist Cafe at: https://catechistcafe.weebly.com/lent.html

Plan for the annual Rice Bowl collection for Catholic Relief Services with these promotional resources: https://www.crsricebowl.org/parishes

The event is finished.

Date

Feb 18 2026
Expired!

Time

All Day

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Live Lent

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Diocesan Event,
Prayer

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