The faithful across Hancock County gathered at services Wednesday, opening the season of Lent with prayer, penance and fasting.

Members of the St. Joseph Gospel Choir sing during the Mass to Commemorate Black History Month that was held on Feb. 21, 2026 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Largo, Maryland. The Mass was sponsored ...

St. Isidore’s Catholic Student Center, located at the corner of Anderson and Denison avenues, held six Ash Wednesday masses between 7 a.m. and 9:09 p.m., while also hosting confessions all day. Father ...

Whitesville Trinity High School students joined with members of the community to celebrate Ash Wednesday at St. Mary of the Woods Catholic Church in recognition of the start of Lent. Lent is a ...

In Trinity College Chapel on Friday evening (13 February), Cambridge Music Festival presented the distinguished vocal group ...

The period kicks off with Ash Wednesday on Wednesday, February 18, launching a series of 40 days filled with reflection, contemplation and shared worship.

No wonder they call it the City of Ramadan. Cairo, with its million lights and delights transforms this busy metropolis into ...

The length of the Roman Canon and its less frequent use at Mass may lead to a loss of familiarity with its contents. As with ...

18 February 2026 is Ash Wednesday, which traditionally starts the season of Lent. This is the story … ...

Though not a church rite, Black Masking Indian processions follow a ritual calendar that mirrors Catholic sacred time. Mardi Gras Day itself precedes Ash Wednesday, the threshold between feasting and ...