In preparation for Lent, Father John T. Raharjo, pastor of St. Ann Church in Arlington, blessed palms and set them ablaze to ...

Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of the Lenten season, a time of renewal as the Church journeys towards Easter. Bishop ...

Members of the Catholic Nazrani Sangham protest by burning a joint circular issued by Major Archbishop Raphael Thattil and ...

Mardi Gras or 'Fat Tuesday' is here, while Ash Wednesday will kick off the start of Lent and 'fish' Fridays. Here are the ...

When our New Year’s resolutions fail, do we give them another go at Lent? Is Lent just a Catholic self-improvement program or ...

Also known as the Day of Ashes, this traditional day of repentance for Christians, and observed by various denominations, ...

Cardinal Robert McElroy will be the principal celebrant and homilist for Ash Wednesday Mass at 12:10 p.m. on March at the ...

Whether you’re a devout observer, a curious onlooker, or someone who just loves learning about traditions, this day is packed ...

On Wednesday, many churches will mark the beginning of the liturgical season of Lent by holding Ash Wednesday services, in ...

Fish fries are, of course, very important yearly fundraisers for churches, VFWs, fire halls and more. But the fish fry also means community building, catching up with old friends and honoring ...

Mardi Gras gives people the opportunity to celebrate before the Lenten season, where people become more disciplined and give ...

Fat Tuesday — Mardi Gras in French — is celebrated the day before Ash Wednesday. This year, Mardi Gras falls on March 4. The ...