"It's deeper than abstaining from ice cream," said Fr. Bill Swichtenberg of St. Mary Catholic Community in Appleton.

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Tradition features prominently throughout the Lenten season, and the following are some of the more notable customs during this significant period preceding Easter Sunday. • Wearing of ashes on the ...

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WCPO Cincinnati, OH This Lenten season, one fish fry staple won't be serving , citing rising food costs Posted: January 30, 2025 | Last updated: January 30, 2025 The fire department said in a ...

People who observe Lent do so to honor what is said in the Bible to be Jesus' 40 days fasting in the desert before his baptism. They also observe the holiday season in preparation for Easter.