Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of the Christian season of Lent. This day is marked by Mass, where ashes are placed on the foreheads of Christians in the shape of crosses by the priest. This act symbolizes repentance and a commitment to God. Lent is a season of penance, prayer, fasting, and almsgiving, lasting for 40 days and representing the time Jesus spent fasting in the desert. The purpose of Lent is for Christians to reflect, repent, and prepare for the celebration of Easter, commemorating the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Learn more.
Washington University Events – Danforth Campus
February 14th
- 8:00am – 12:00pm – Ash Distribution in Catholic Student Center Chapel, 6352 Forsyth Blvd, Clayton, MO 63105
- 12:05pm – 12:50pm – Ash Wednesday Mass at the Catholic Student Center Chapel, 6352 Forsyth Blvd, Clayton, MO 63105
- 1:00pm – 5:30pm – Ash Distribution at the Catholic Student Center Chapel, 6352 Forsyth Blvd, Clayton, MO 63105
- 5:30pm – Ash Wednesday Mass, 6352 Forsyth Blvd, Clayton, MO 63105
- 6:30pm – Ash Wednesday Soup Dinner, 6352 Forsyth Blvd, Clayton, MO 63105
Washington University Events – Medical Campus
February 14th
- 12:05pm – Ash Wednesday Mass at the Eric P. Newman Education Center
- 12:35pm – 2:00pm – Ash Distribution at the Eric P. Newman Education Center
St. Louis Community Events
- February 14th from 7:00am – 8:00am & 12:05 – 5:30pm – Ash Wednesday at Cathedral Basilica
- February 28th at 8:00pm – St. Louis Symphony Orchestra at the Cathedral Basilica
- March 2nd from 1:00 – 6:00pm – 2024 Lenten Day of Recollection & Reconciliation at Cathedral Basilica led by Archbishop Rozanski