Ash Wednesday
Location:
Cathedral Basilica of St. Louis
Date:
Wednesday, February 18, 2026 - 7:00am to 6:00pm
Wednesday, February 18, 2026, is Ash Wednesday, the beginning of the Lenten Season.
Masses will be celebrated at the Cathedral Basilica at 7:00 AM, 8:00 AM, 12:05 PM, and 5:30 PM. Ashes will be distributed at each of the Masses on Ash Wednesday.
You are invited to bring your blessed palm from last year to be burned into ashes. Drop them off at the rectory office any time prior to Ash Wednesday. Baskets for dropping off blessed palm will also be located at the doors of the church beginning Sunday, February 16.