Search

Ash Wednesday Around the Diocese

Ash Wednesday was on February 14 this year, and the faithful around the diocese attended church in droves to receive ashes and the Holy Eucharist on the first day of Lent. Below are photos of Ash Wednesday Masses from three parishes. Please email catholicecho@youngstowndiocese.org to submit photos from your parish.


University Newman Center Parish in Kent (Portage County)

Photos by Meagen Farrell

Ashes laid out on a table during Ash Wednesday at Newman Center Parish in Kent
Reception of ashes at newman center in Kent on Ash Wednesday.
Volunteers help distribute ashes on Ash Wednesday at the Newman Center in Kent

Holy Trinity Parish in East Liverpool (Columbiana County)

Photos by Jimmy Joe Savage

Ashes laid out on a table before Ash Wednesday Mass at Holy Trinity Parish in East Liverpool
Father Leo Wehrlin blesses the Ashes on Ash Wednesday at Holy Trinity Parish in East Liverpool
Holy Trinity Parish in East Liverpool is full on Ash Wednesday
Father Leo Wehrlin administers ashes on Ash Wednesday at Holy Trinity Parish in East Liverpool.
Father Leo Wehrlin administers ashes at Holy Trinity Parish in East Liverpool on Ash Wednesday
Father Leo Wehrlin says the Eucharistic Prayers on Ash Wednesday at Holy Trinity Parish in East Liverpool

St. Columba Cathedral in Youngstown (Mahoning County)

Photos by Michael Houy

Diocesan employees sing a hymn during Ash Wednesday Mass at St. Columba Cathedral
Ralph Holtzhauser plays the organ for Ash Wednesday Mass
Bishop Bonnar begins Ash Wednesday Mass at St. Columba Cathedral
St. Columba Cathedral is full on Ash Wednesday
Bishop Bonnar blesses the ashes on Ash Wednesday at St. Columba Cathedral
Monsignor Robert Siffrin administers ashes on Ash Wednesday at St. Columba Cathedral
Bishop Bonnar administers ashes on ash Wednesday at St. Columba Cathedral

Share To Social Media

Picture of Catholic Echo Staff

Catholic Echo Staff

Related Stories

Stay up to date with all new things happening at the Diocese of Youngstown. Subscribe to our Newsletter here.

Cookie policy
We use our own and third party cookies to allow us to understand how the site is used and to support our marketing campaigns.