Where to get ashes on Ash Wednesday in the Capital Area

Ash Wednesday, which marks the beginning of the Lenten Season, is observed on Wednesday, February 14.
Published: Feb. 14, 2024 at 5:20 AM CST|Updated: Feb. 14, 2024 at 5:21 AM CST

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Ash Wednesday, which marks the beginning of the Lenten Season, is observed on Wednesday, February 14, 2024. There are several churches and services across the Capital Area that will distribute ashes.

See the full list below:

Most Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church (15615 Jefferson Highway)

8:45 a.m.
Noon
6 p.m.

Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church (445 Marquette Avenue)

6:30 a.m.
8:00 a.m.
Noon
6 p.m.

Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church Baton Rouge (2250 Main Street)

8 a.m.
6 p.m.

St. Agnes Catholic Church (749 East Blvd.)

6 a.m.
Noon
5:30 p.m.

St. Joseph Cathedral (401 Main Street)

Noon

St. Jude the Apostle Catholic Church (9150 Highland Rd.)

8:30 a.m.
Noon
6:30 p.m.

St. Patrick Catholic Church (12424 Brogdon Lane)

8 a.m.
Noon
6 p.m.

University United Methodist Church (3350 Dalrymple Drive)

Ashes to Geaux
7 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.
Noon - 1 p.m.

First United Methodist Church of Baton Rouge (930 North Boulevard)

Drive-thru ashes at America Street
7 a.m. - 8 a.m.
6:30 p.m.

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