Ash Wednesday, March 2, 2022
Mass with the distribution of ashes will be celebrated at:
7 a.m., 12 Noon (Scripture), 5 p.m., 7 p.m. (Bilingual)

Lenten Observances

Fasting

In the dioceses in the United States, Catholics aged 18 through 59 are bound to fast on both Ash Wednesday (March 2) and Good Friday (April 15). To fast means to consume one full meal a day at most, although taking of other, smaller quantities of food at the other customary mealtimes is permitted. Food and drink between meals (excepting water and medicine) is not permitted on fast days.

Abstinence from Meat

Catholics aged 14 and up are to abstain from meat on Ash Wednesday, all Fridays of Lent and Good Friday. To abstain means refraining from eating beef, veal, pork or poultry at least, although eggs and milk products are acceptable. The consumption of fish and shellfish is permitted, though the penitential character of the abstinence should be kept in mind.