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Watch the Ash Wednesday Mass at the Manila Cathedral led by Manila Archbishop Jose Cardinal Advincula
MANILA, Philippines – Filipino Catholics return to pre-pandemic practice of having their foreheads marked with ashes on Ash Wednesday, February 22, as the Catholic Church begins the penitential season of Lent.
More Catholics are also expected to flock to churches this year, as most COVID-19 restrictions have been lifted.
6 pm Ash Wednesday Mass at the Diocese of Kalookan, led by Bishop Pablo Virgilio David:
12:10 pm Ash Wednesday Mass at the Manila Cathedral, led by Manila Archbishop Jose Cardinal Advincula:
– Rappler.com
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