This week, Christians across South Jersey are set to gather for Ash Wednesday and the beginning of Lent. Here's a quick guide to what this holy day means and how it's practiced.

Members of the Catholic Church ages 18 to 59 are required to observe Lent and fast on Ash Wednesday, starting at 14 years old. When is Ash Wednesday 2025? Lent begins on Ash Wednesday, which falls ...

Ash Wednesday is the first day of Lent, Christianity's 40-day season of prayer, fasting and giving in preparation for Jesus Christ' resurrection.

Ash Wednesday, the start of Lent, is on March 5, 2025. Lent is a period of prayer, fasting, and giving for Christians. Ashes represent death and repentance, reminding Christians of human mortality.

The practice was formalized by the Catholic Church as a way for the faithful to reflect on their mortality and prepare spiritually for Easter. Why Can't Catholics Eat Meat on Ash Wednesday?

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCIV) — Christians worldwide are observing Ash Wednesday, which marks the beginning of the Lenten season. At Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church in West Ashley, congregants ...

The beginning of March launches the first of several holidays and traditions with Roman Catholic roots: Mardi Gras, Ash Wednesday, Lent and St. Patrick’s Day. While they date back centuries ...

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 ...

Ash Wednesday occurs six-and-a-half weeks before Easter. How is Ash Wednesday celebrated? Ash Wednesday guidelines vary depending on one's church or denominational group.

Members of the Catholic Church, ages 18 to 59, are required to observe Lent and fast on Ash Wednesday. Ash Wednesday and Good Friday are known as obligatory days of abstinence.

Members of the Catholic Church ages 18 to 59 are required to observe Lent and fast on Ash Wednesday, starting at 14 years old.