DAVENPORT — The holy season of Lent is a special time for personal and spiritual growth. “It’s a time to reflect deeply on ...

Central Ohio Catholic churches are offering meatless meals, such as fish fries, to those observing Lent from February 20th to ...

By learning about the history of Lent, how long the period lasts, the 2025 and 2026 dates, and the traditional expectations of the observance, you may be better prepared spiritually or practically for ...

At Church of the Resurrection in New Albany, organizers say they serve about 800 pounds of fish in a single night, feeding between 800 and 1,000 people.

For Lent 2026, a multitude of Catholic leaders and ministries are inviting the faithful to walk with them during this 40-day ...

Lent is a religious observance that begins on Ash Wednesday and lasts about six weeks, ending just before Easter on Holy Saturday.

YORK, Pa. — The 40-day Lenten season, which commemorates the time Jesus spent fasting in the desert, begins with today with Ash Wednesday. Many Catholics observe Lent by refraining from eating meat on ...

As a time of repentance, Lent presents an opportunity to spend six weeks working on one’s relationship with God — which should also result in considering our relationships with family, friends, ...

St. John Paul II, Pope of the Catholic Church from 1978 until his death in 2005, once said “the Church must breathe with her two lungs.” Those two lungs, the Eastern Catholic Church and the Roman ...

As Lent approaches, a sweet tradition is back, keeping one Lebanon County church kitchen busy around the clock this weekend. From flour-dusted tables to fryers running nonstop, Fasnachts are more than ...

During Lent, many Catholics are opting for fish instead of meat, resulting in a boost in business for local seafood restaurants, though higher seafood prices are causing some restaurants to adjust ...

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