ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Churches in the Rochester area are holding Ash Wednesday masses throughout the day March 5.
Wednesday marks the first day of Lent, which is a 40 day season of prayer, fasting and almsgiving that ends on Holy Thursday, the Thursday before Easter, according to the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops website.
This period is a way to prepare to celebrate the Lord’s resurrection at Easter.
Holy Apostles Church on Lyell Avenue will be holding masses throughout the day. They also have a mass at 7pm. Wednesday.
In Rome, Pope Francis would traditionally lead mass but he was unable to do so as he spends another day in the hospital.
Local churches hold masses for Ash Wednesday WHEC.com.
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