The practice caught on and spread, and in 1091 Pope Urban II decreed that “on Ash Wednesday everyone, clergy and laity, men and women, will receive ashes.” It’s been going on ever since. 2.

In New Orleans, many churches offer Ash Wednesday services as well as drive-thru ashes for those wishing to receive a blessing ahead of their work day. Skip to content NOWCAST WDSU News at 10pm ...

The day that begins the Lenten season is called Ash Wednesday. Here are four things to know about it. 1. ... a sacred ...

Ash Wednesday, Feb. 22: Holy Communion Worship Service and the Imposition of Ashes at 7:00 p.m. Grace Lutheran. POTTSTOWN — Grace Lutheran Church, 660 N. Charlotte St., ...

Here are five interesting facts about Lent. 1. The meaning of ashes. Ash Wednesday worship involves church services where ashes are placed in the shape of a cross on worshipers' foreheads.

In a conversation with host Ricardo da Silva, S.J., on “Preach,” James Hanvey, S.J., reflects on the universal appeal of Ash Wednesday: “Everyone is drawn to the ashes—for whatever reason.” ...

Parishioners gather at Bethesda Episcopal Church on 26 Washington St. in Saratoga Springs on Ash Wednesday for a Holy Communion with the Imposition of Ashes led by Rev. Charles Wallace. Ash ...

During the morning he participated in an Ash Wednesday celebration, receiving ashes and Holy Communion. He later set to work, which included a call to the Rev. Gabriel Romanelli, the Argentine ...

On Ash Wednesday, Feb. 14, we will join members of St. Paul’s Lutheran, Sassamansville, at 7 p.m. at St. Paul’s for a service of Imposition of Ashes and communion.

Catholics receive Communion during an Ash Wednesday Mass near the White House in Washington, Feb. 14, 2024. (RNS /Aleja Hertzler-McCain) ...

Lent begins with Ash Wednesday and continues until Easter on April 20. A cardinal has been appointed to represent Pope Francis at Vatican celebrations during this period.

WASHINGTON (7News) — It's Ash Wednesday and several services took place at the Cathedral of St. Matthew the Apostle in Washington, D.C. Cardinal Robert McElroy, Bishop of San Diego since 2015 ...