Spring is here, which means many important religious dates are coming up.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Lent, one of the five seasons on the Catholic liturgical calendar, begins this week and marks a 40‑day period of reflection and ...

Ash Wednesday, falls on Feb. 18, 2026, this year. This year, Ash Wednesday is observed earlier than usual, because the Easter holiday is in early April this year. The holiday’s date changes every year ...

Wondering if Easter is early or late this year? Here’s how the date is set and when Easter 2026 will be celebrated. Plan for ...

Ash Wednesday is the first day of the Lenten calendar. The name is representative of the tradition for practicing Christians to have their foreheads marked with ashes during Ash Wednesday services.

Lent, one of the five seasons on the Catholic liturgical calendar, begins this week and marks a 40‑day period of reflection and repentance leading up to Easter. The season calls for Catholics to ...