With Ash Wednesday near, Catholics forgo crosses on heads

June 3, 2024

Dioceses throughout the state are reminding Catholics that Ash Wednesday is not, and never has been, a holy day of obligation where Mass attendance is expected. Despite this, in typical years many churches would be packed with faithful wanting to begin the start of Lent by receiving ashes.

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