Approaching the Lenten season - Message from the Archbishop

The liturgical season of Lent is fast approaching. On February 17, the Church will begin the holy season with Ash Wednesday. For many of the faithful, this is a sacred day when a visit to the church is desired to celebrate Mass and receive the ashes. We hope that by this date, the lockdown will be lifted and we will be able to regain the freedom to return to our churches in greater numbers, always respecting the restrictions and precautions to ensure health security for all. This year, the imposition of ashes can only be done by sprinkling ashes on the top of the head (not on the forehead). This is a form permitted by the Roman ritual.