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Across the Aisles: Ash Wednesday at the cathedral

Posted March 3, 2017

Archbishop Charles Chaput was the main celebrant and homilist at the noon Mass on Ash Wednesday, March 1, at the Cathedral Basilica of SS. Peter and Paul. The day marks the beginning of Lent for Christians around the world. Read about local Lenten observances here. (Photos by Sarah Webb)

Archbishop Charles Chaput distributes ashes to Antonia Pugliese.
Karen Brown receives ashes on Ash Wednesday at the Cathedral Basilica of SS. Peter and Paul.
Geoffrey Wade receives ashes from Archbishop Charles Chaput.
Daniel Stangler from Our Lady Help of Christians Parish in the Port Richmond section of Philadelphia receives ashes at the Cathedral Basilica of SS. Peter and Paul.
Shiloh Francis Deluna and his mother Edith receive ashes.
Anthony Iacovone from Visitation B.V.M. Parish in Trooper receives ashes.
Stephanie Wills from St. Genevieve Parish in Flourtown prays during Mass.
Ray Celona (left) from St. John Neumann Parish in Mount Laurel, N.J., prays during Ash Wednesday Mass.
Christina Ciabattoni from Visitation B.V.M. Parish in Trooper prays after receiving ashes.

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