Father Michael Grzesik and Deacon Mark Buckley led a prayer service including burning palms with students from St. Bede School at Our Lady of the Lakes Parish , St. Bede Church Site, in Ingleside on Shrove Tuesday, March 5, 2019. The ashes were distributed on Ash Wednesday, March 6, 2019, which marked the start of Lent in the Latin-rite church.
Catholic Theological Union hosts novena for migrants, immigrants Nine bishops and archbishops from across the United States will lead prayers and reflections during a March 14-22 national novena for migrants and immigrants hosted by the Bernardin Center at Catholic Theological Union in Chicago, including Cardinal Cupich on the final day.
Although pope is improving, he will not lead Ash Wednesday services While Pope Francis' condition has continued to improve, the Vatican announced that he will not lead his traditional Ash Wednesday services in Rome March 5.
Resources to enhance your Lenten journey Various resources are available to help Catholics delve more deeply into the spirituality of Lent, including those listed below: