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

Ash Wednesday marks the start of Lent on Feb. 18, 2026. Learn about its meaning, fasting rules, meat abstinence, and Visalia ...

Many Christians observe Ash Wednesday on Feb. 18, which begins the 40 days of Lent ahead of Easter on April 5.

Several churches in the Jacksonville area are hosting traditional Friday Fish Fry events during the Lenten season. See locations and dates.

If you are looking for new meal ideas to cook at home with your family, EWTN can assist — with a free e-book, “Fish on Friday: Simple Meals for Lent.” The book offers “wholesome recipes that will ...

By Benedict Rogers This week, the world’s two largest religions — Christianity and Islam — began their seasons of fasting and prayer, Lent and Ramadan, on the same day.

If you've spotted people out and about with ashes on their forehead, it can only mean one thing: It's Ash Wednesday. Here's ...

Ash Wednesday falls on Wednesday, Feb. 18. The holy day marks the beginning of Lent. Visit individual Diocese of Stockton and other denominational church websites for a full schedule of Mass times.

Lent begins Feb. 18. Here's what Catholics in Illinois need to know about fasting, abstaining from meat, and other practices during the six-week period.

Ash Wednesday, Lent and Easter are coming up soon. Here's everything to know ahead of the major holy days in 2026.

Kosovo ‘s religious diversity came to light this week as the Balkan nation’s Christian and Muslim communities both embarked ...