Thu, 20 Feb, 2025
Chaplaincy Advisory: Ash Wednesday
The imposition of ashes will be administered during the Masses on Ash Wednesday (March 5):
7:45 am Sancta Maria Stella Orientis Oratory (SMSO)
12:05 pm SMSO and Dizon Auditorium
5:00 pm ALB Oratory for Liturgy of the Word/Imposition of ashes (No Mass)
Ash Wednesday is a day of universal fasting and abstinence in the Church. Fasting (required from ages 18 to 59) takes only one complete meal and other partial meals. Abstinence from meat is also required for Catholics 14 years old and above.