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• After unusual Ash Wednesday, a return to normalcy in Baton Rouge churches Play Video

  March 2, 2022 6:12 PM

  BATON ROUGE - With the Mardi Gras floats put away for another year, the party turned to penance on Ash Wednesday. A far cry from Carnival, Lent is a time to gather for prayer and repentance. "It's a day that we are looking forward to not only for... more »

• Ash Wednesday traditions slightly altered due to COVID-19 Play Video

  February 17, 2021 10:28 AM

  BATON ROUGE - Due to the pandemic, Catholic churches across Louisiana have changed certain traditions related to the start of Lent. Typically, the season is initiated with fasting, repentance, and almsgiving. An outward symbol of these actions can be found in the wearing of ashes on the foreheads of... more »

• Lenten season begins with the observation of Ash Wednesday Play Video

  February 26, 2020 7:30 AM

  Lent, a penitential period of time used to prepare for Easter, begins with Ash Wednesday and churches throughout south Louisiana are assisting parishioners who observe Lenten traditions. An Ash Wednesday Schedule is listed below. Holy Family Church 319 N. Jefferson Ave. Port Allen 8... more »

• Ash Wednesday marks beginning of Lent Play Video

  February 10, 2016 9:03 AM

  BATON ROUGE- Many Christians are heading to mass today to celebrate the beginning of Lent. Churches throughout the capital area will be holding Ash Wednesday services all day long. Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of the Lenten season. During the holy day, it's tradition for Christians to receive an ashen... more »