No time to get to Ash Wednesday Mass? Alternatives are available at these train stations, churches and parochial schools in the area.

Wednesday March 5 is Ash Wednesday across the world, which marks the first day of Lent for Christians. Lent is a 40-day ...

An interactive map created by the Archdiocese of New York will show you what churches are giving out ashes on Ash Wednesday. Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent. Ashes are made from burned ...

A Camden cathedral service was among those that marked start of Lent, a time of prayer, fasting and charity for many Catholics, other Christians.

NEWARK, N.J. (PIX11) — The pews of St. Patrick’s Pro-Cathedral in Newark were packed Wednesday for Ash Wednesday Mass. “Ash Wednesday is just a very important day where you recognize you ...

NEW YORK (WABC ... are holding Ash Wednesday services. That includes the cathedral church of Saint John the Divine in Morningside Heights. It's providing "ashes to go" on the west front ...

Others take on new spiritual practices ... as they are considered days of celebration rather than fasting. During Ash Wednesday, ashes are placed on a worshipper's forehead in the shape of ...

This Ash Wednesday, millions of Catholics are lifting Francis up in prayer. "Putting on ashes was always a sign ... and only if there are new matching items.

Also known as the Day of Ashes ... like New Orleans, Mardi Gras is a day of wild partying, parades and extravagant eating before fasting on Ash Wednesday and Lent begins. In the 20th century ...