The Cathedral Basilica of the Immaculate Conception in Denver held Ash Wednesday services on March 5, 2025. Ash Wednesday is a holy day of prayer and fasting in many Western Christian denominations.

In Holy Week, the days just before Easter, one can catch Catholics in some ancient religious practices – some are so rare, they’re done only once a year. Beginning Palm Sunday – March 28 ...

Russian Orthodox Christians observe the day by waving palm branches, followers in Latin American, particularly in Guatemalans, start a week long precession whereby devotees carry the images of Jesus .

Holy Week is near as is end of Lent and fish-fry Fridays. Wonder what it all means? What to know about Lent, Palm Sunday, ...

The Archdiocese of Newark has a full slate of activities scheduled for Holy Week, which begins with Palm Sunday on April 13 and culminates with Easter Sunday on April 20.

Ash Wednesday is today, marking the start of Lent ... or the Sunday before Easter which marks the beginning of Holy Week. The ashes are consecrated with holy water and incense before being ...

The Vatican has published the official calendar of liturgical celebrations planned for Holy Week, but it has not clarified whether Pope Francis will preside. The Pontiff was discharged on Sunday ...

VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- As Pope Francis continues his convalescence, the Vatican published a full calendar of Holy Week and Easter liturgies with no indication of who would preside or be the main ...

As Pope Francis continues his convalescence, the Vatican published a full calendar of Holy Week and Easter liturgies with no indication of who would preside or be the main celebrant.

Commemorating the triumphal entry of Jesus Christ in Jerusalem, Palm Sunday marks the beginning of Holy Week. Missionary Dominican priest ... the ashes are used during Ash Wednesday, which marks the ...

According to Britannica.com, "Ash Wednesday is a solemn reminder of ... serving as the culmination of Holy Week, which includes several days, each carrying significance. These days include ...