We'll go over the history of Ash Wednesday in the Christian church, answer whether or not it's just a Catholic observance (and if the Bible references this type of day), and fill you in on the ...

In Longmeadow, St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church will be holding its annual “Ashes to Go” service. The church says it is for those who wanted to celebrate Ash Wednesday but couldn’t interrupt ...

What is Ash Wednesday and why do Christians give things up for Lent? This year, Ash Wednesday will be observed on March 5, 2025.

Worshippers gathered at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in San Pedro on Wednesday, March 5, to observe the start of Lent.

BELPRE — Pioneer Presbyterian Church offered members of the community an opportunity to observe the beginning of Lent outside of the traditional evening Ash Wednesday service – and the church ...

Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent and its observance lasts for 40 days. Here's what to know about the Christian tradition.

Ash Wednesday on the Central Coast brought out many Catholics for multiple services. It is the start of Lent leading up to Easter.

Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent and its observance lasts for 40 days. Here's what to know about the Christian tradition.

Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent and its observance lasts for 40 days. Here's what to know about the Christian tradition.

On Ash Wednesday, those black smudges you see on some people's foreheads are the sign of the cross from ashes administered by church leaders that symbolize mortality and repentance.