This year, Ash Wednesday will be on March 2, 2022 and marks the beginning of Lent.
It is a day of Fasting and Abstinence. Fasting (one full meal and two smaller meals) applies to those 18-59 years. This does not apply to those who are pregnant, sick or elderly. Abstinence from meat applies to those 14 and older.
Ashes will be distributed at all Masses on Wednesday, March 2 in the Cathedral. The choirs of St. Michael’s Choir School will be singing at the 12:10 PM Mass and the 5:30 PM that day. Seating is first come, first seated.
Lent is a time for penance and repentance, for almsgiving and prayer, for working to change attitudes that are not pleasing to God.