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come to jesus with your whole heart
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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.
Check out the resources on this page:- Lenten dates and observances
- Register to take the Lenten Challenge, and receive daily texts through Lent
- Receive God's mercy in the Sacrament of Confession during The Light is On for You, held in churches across the diocese on March 29, 2023.
- The Holy Week schedule at Saint Paul Cathedral
- The Lenten Fish Fry Guide
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Important dates for Lent and Holy Week
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
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How do Catholics observe Lent?
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:- Ash Wednesday (February 22) and Good Friday (April 7)
Days of abstinence:- Fridays of Lent
Those with a medical condition that makes fasting inadvisable are not obliged to fast, but should perform some other act of penance or charity.
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February 24
Out of pastoral consideration, Bishop David Zubik has decided to dispense the faithful of the Diocese of Pittsburgh from the obligation to abstain from meat on Friday, March 17, 2023, the memorial of Saint PatrickRead More
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could your lent use a boost?
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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!
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The light is on for you
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Receive God's mercy in Confession
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.
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Who's hungry?
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Check out the Fish Fry Guide!
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.
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Mark your calendar: holy week schedule at saint paul cathedral
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