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  • Sunday Journal- 2021 Lenten Season at St. Joseph Cathedral in Baton Rouge Play Video

    March 1, 2021 5:45 AM

    In 2021, traditions associated with Lenten season have changed at Baton Rouge's St. Joseph Cathedral. In this episode of Sunday Journal, audiences will learn how the COVID-19 health crisis has impacted Lenten season in addition to analyzing other tidbits of information related to the historic Baton Rouge church. 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 »
  • The Facts: Why Fat Tuesday's date changes every year

    February 26, 2020 6:13 AM

    BATON ROUGE - Now that Mardi Gras 2020 has officially ended, some Louisianians are already planning for next year. And, according to The Advocate Mardi Gras 2021 will be a little earlier than it was this year. Fat Tuesday will fall on February 16, 2021. The peak... more »
  • Bishop clears Catholics to eat meat Friday

    March 15, 2017 2:09 PM

    BATON ROUGE – Going along with neighboring dioceses, the bishop here granted dispensation to Catholics who wish to eat meat as part of traditional feasts on St. Patrick's Day – Friday. Catholics abstain from eating meat on the Fridays of Lent. It puts the religious at odds with tradition... more »
  • WBRZ Crawfish Index: boiled price per pound starts at $4.28 Play Video

    March 2, 2017 10:05 PM

    BATON ROUGE – With Mardi Gras revelry all over, today marks the first Friday of Lent. Hundreds of residents across south Louisiana and Baton Rouge will choose start pinching crawfish tails this weekend. Friday, WBRZ launched its first Crawfish Price Index to track the average price for a pound... 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 »

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