Grace, an agnostic, attended the Ash Wednesday service at The Chapel of Saint John the Divine on March 5, to practice Lent and visit church.

Ash Wednesday calls fire-scarred faithful to walk path of sorrow, renewal In Altadena, Santa Monica and Sierra Madre, the start of Lent is marked by ashes ...

Reverend John-James Arcidiacono, center, leads Ash Wednesday services with Deacons Robert Rinne, left, at the Cathedral Basilica of the Immaculate Conception in Denver on March 5, 2025.

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. For Catholics, Lent means no meat on Ash Wednesday or Fridays during the season.

Two parishioners walk into St. Francis Catholic Church in north Brainerd Wednesday, on March 5, 2025, for Ash Wednesday service.

Elgin Courier-News Elgin church’s drive-thru service offers convenient way to receive Ash Wednesday ashes Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email ...

In the heart of downtown Sacramento, the Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament opened its doors to hundreds of worshippers on Ash Wednesday.

Ashes in the form of a cross could be seen across the foreheads of many Catholics and Christians on March 5, marking the solemn day of Ash Wednesday and the start of the Lenten season.

Kids' take part in various activities during the Ash Wednesday service at Trinity Lutheran Church in Mount Joy on Wednesday, March 5, 2025.