Many worshipers will receive the marking of the cross in ash on their foreheads on Wednesday, meant to show that a person belongs to Jesus Christ.

Where do the ashes come from for Ash Wednesday? Dorsey Prince, right, and Shannon Carter pray during an Ash Wednesday Mass at St. John Neumann Catholic Church on Wednesday Feb. 22, 2023.

What is Ash Wednesday? Ash Wednesday, also referred to as the Day of Ashes, is a day of repentance for Catholics and Christians as they confess their sins and profess their devotion to God leading ...

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How do people observe Ash Wednesday? In the Catholic Church, ashes are applied to the forehead of each worship attendee at Ash Wednesday mass services.

Denise Comtinenza is seen with ashes on her forehead during the Ash Wednesday Mass, Feb. 14, 2024, at Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Church in Whitehall Township. (Amy Shortell / The Morning Call).

Receive ashes on Ash Wednesday March 5, at the following times and locations. 8 a.m. - Moloney Hall, University Crossing, 30 minute service Noon - Alumni Hall, 30 minute service 3 p.m. - Room 222, ...

As is customary, the ashes used on Ash Wednesday are made by burning the blessed palms distributed the prior year on Palm Sunday.

When is Ash Wednesday? What to know about the start of Lent in 2025 Find out the date of Ash Wednesday this year, plus other important observances including Easter Sunday.

This year, Valentine's Day coincides with Ash Wednesday, which for Christians is the start of the Lenten season of prayer, sacrifice and penance.

Millions of Christians — mainly Catholics — will wear ashes on their foreheads after attending mass to celebrate Ash Wednesday, one of the most popular holy days of the year in the Christian ...