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Lent starts next week with Ash Wednesday, as a significant part of the Christian faith is about to begin.
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Chris Sims, Louisville Courier Journal, 14 Feb. 2026
The beginning of Lent for many Catholics is marked by Ash Wednesday, when faithfuls are blessed at a religious service with ash on their forehead to externally symbolize their transition into the spiritual season.
—Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 13 Feb. 2026
In 2026, Lent begins on Ash Wednesday, February 18, and ends on Maundy Thursday, April 2.
—Chris Sims, IndyStar, 13 Feb. 2026
Here's a list of dates for Ash Wednesday, Good Friday and Easter.
—Bebe Hodges, Cincinnati Enquirer, 13 Feb. 2026
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Chris Sims, Louisville Courier Journal, 14 Feb. 2026
The beginning of Lent for many Catholics is marked by Ash Wednesday, when faithfuls are blessed at a religious service with ash on their forehead to externally symbolize their transition into the spiritual season.
—Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 13 Feb. 2026
In 2026, Lent begins on Ash Wednesday, February 18, and ends on Maundy Thursday, April 2.
—Chris Sims, IndyStar, 13 Feb. 2026
Here's a list of dates for Ash Wednesday, Good Friday and Easter.
—Bebe Hodges, Cincinnati Enquirer, 13 Feb. 2026
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“Ash Wednesday.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Ash%20Wednesday. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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