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 

February 22:
Ash Wednesday (the beginning of Lent)

Fridays
All Fridays in Lent (observe abstinence from meat)

April 1:
Palm Sunday (the final Sunday of Lent, and the beginning of Holy Week)

April 5:
Holy Thursday (the final day of Lent, remembering the Lord's Last Supper)

April 6:
Good Friday (commemorating the crucifixion of Jesus Christ)

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

April 8:
Easter Sunday

May 20:
Ascension of the Lord (culmination of the Easter season)

May 27:
Pentecost Sunday (the descent of the Holy Spirit)