Ash Wednesday

news: 18 February 2026

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Today is Ash Wednesday and the season of Lent has begun, which is when we can focus on our faith, the way we live it and the way we might change our lives in the light of the faith.  Look at our special page, here.

May Lent be for you a holy and happy season.

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