Ash Wednesday is on March 5 ... according to the Catholic News Agency. However, fasting is exempted for children or the elderly. Fat Tuesday, which translates to Mardi Gras in French, is on ...

Traditionally for cities with strong Catholic roots ... including children and the elderly, are exempt from the fasting requirement on Ash Wednesday and during Lent. Ash Wednesday kicks off ...

Ash Wednesday, also known as the Day of Ashes ... although those two smaller meals should not equal a full meal, according to the Catholic News Agency. However, fasting is exempted for children or the ...

According to the Museum of the Bible, Pope Gregory, the 64th leader of the Catholic Church ... supposed to eat meat on Ash Wednesday or Fridays during Lent. However, children and elderly people ...

Several local congregations — including St. Michael Catholic Church in Greenfield— honored Ash Wednesday this week, marking the start of Lent. Many Christians use 40 days of Lent as a time for ...

Starting on Ash Wednesday ... $14 seniors, $10 children aged 6-12, and are free for children under 5 Battle Creek - Knights of Columbus Fish Fry at St. Philip Roman Catholic Church (112 Capital ...

Online shopping has become a way of life — even for the Catholic Church. In preparation for Ash Wednesday ... have done palm-burning services with children, and it’s a wonderful way to ...

Ash Wednesday is on March 5 ... according to the Catholic News Agency. However, fasting is exempted for children or the elderly. Fat Tuesday, which translates to Mardi Gras in French, is on ...