Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent on Feuruary 22, 2023. During the 40 days of lent, Catholics pray, fast, and give alms. By eliminating worldly distractions and spending more time in prayer, we can better hear the voice of God.
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February 22, 2023: Ash Wednesday
Thursday, April 6, 2023: Holy Thursday
Friday, April 7, 2023: Good Friday
Saturday, April 8, 2023: Holy Saturday
Sunday, April 9, 2023: Easter Sunday
The Catholic observance of Lent includes days of fast and abstinence. On these days, people age 14 and older are obliged to abstain from eating meat, while healthy people ages 18-59 are to fast by limiting themselves one full meal and two lighter meals.
Days of fast and abstinence:
Those with a medical condition that makes fasting inadvisable are not obliged to fast, but should perform some other act of penance or charity.
Last year, 5,000 people registered for daily Lenten text messages that encouraged them to draw closer to Jesus through prayer and sacrifice. We would love for you to join the Lenten Challenge this year! Complete the form below to register!
Every parish in the Diocese of Pittsburgh will offer hours on March29,2023 for Catholics to come to Confession and receive God’s mercy.
Call the parish you wish to attend or check its website to confirm the hours and which church buildings will be open for The Light is On For You. Most are 6-9 p.m., but some are earlier.
Whether you’re looking for baked or fried fish, crab cakes, shrimp, pasta, pierogies, fish tacos, haluski or gluten-free food to carry you through Lent, parishes throughout the six counties of the Diocese of Pittsburgh have something for everyone!
Dates are for the Lenten season only, unless otherwise listed. Check parish websites for menus and other details. Before you go, check with the parish for any changes.