Ash Wednesday is also a day of obligatory fasting for the Catholic faithful. For members of the Roman Catholic Church, fasting is obligatory from age 18-59, according to the USCCB.

This year, Ash Wednesday — a solemn day of fasting and reflection to mark the start of Christianity's most penitent season — on March 5. Stream Los Angeles News for free, 24/7, wherever you ...

Foreheads smudged with the sign of the cross are the most visible sign of Ash Wednesday. Parker United Methodist Church will be offering drive-thru ashes on Wednesday from 7 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. and ...

This year, Ash Wednesday is March 5, with Lent running through April 17. This is the second time Br. Bill has administered the ashes. Last year, the church didn’t have a supply priest.

Fort Lauderdale, FL- March 5, 2025 - Archbishop Thomas Wenski makes the sign of the cross as he celebrates mass at St. Anthony Church in Fort Lauderdale, Florida on the occasion of Ash Wednesday.