This year it falls on March 5. Some St. Louis area churches are offering drive-thru ash services throughout the day on ...

Ash Wednesday is on March 5, also known as the Day of Ashes, where you may see people with ashes in the shape of a cross smudged on their forehead or abstaining from eating meat. Ash Wednesday is ...

Update: 5:03 p.m. March 4, 2025: This story was updated with new details ahead of Ash Wednesday. Ash Wednesday, a Christian holy day, is this ... In the Catholic Church, ashes are applied to ...