Brothers and sisters,

Let us join together in prayer, fasting, and almsgiving as we embark upon the Lenten journey toward the Cross.

May we always remember that, ultimately, we are walking towards His Resurrection!

• Pope Benedict's Lenten Message
• The U.S. Catholic Bishops' Lent webpage

Important dates during Lent, Holy Week and Easter 

Fridays

All Fridays in Lent (observe abstinence from meat)

March 24:
Palm Sunday (the final Sunday of Lent, and the beginning of Holy Week)

March 28:
Holy Thursday (the final day of Lent, remembering the Lord's Last Supper)

March 29:
Good Friday (commemorating the crucifixion of Jesus Christ)

March 30:
Holy Saturday (Easter Vigil Masses may begin anytime after 7:30 p.m. on Sat. evening)

March 31:
Easter Sunday

May 12:
Ascension of the Lord (culmination of the Easter season)

May 19:
Pentecost Sunday (the descent of the Holy Spirit)