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University Observes Ash Wednesday

02/15/2024

Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent in the Roman Catholic Church, a season of renewal and a time when the SLU community is invited to deepen and strengthen its relationship with God in an intentional way.

To mark the beginning of Lent, a number of Masses were held throughout the day across the Saint Louis University campus. 

Check out a photo gallery from one of the Masses at St. Francis Xavier College Church.

Members of the SLU community receive ashes during Ash Wednesday Mass at St. Francis Xavier College Church on Wednesday, Feb. 14. Photo by Sarah Conroy.
Members of the SLU community receive ashes during Ash Wednesday Mass at St. Francis Xavier College Church on Wednesday, Feb. 14. Photo by Sarah Conroy.
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Members of the SLU share a hug during Ash Wednesday Mass at St. Francis Xavier College Church on Wednesday, Feb. 14. Photo by Sarah Conroy.
Members of the SLU share a hug during Ash Wednesday Mass at St. Francis Xavier College Church on Wednesday, Feb. 14. Photo by Sarah Conroy.
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Members of the SLU community receive ashes during Ash Wednesday Mass at St. Francis Xavier College Church on Wednesday, Feb. 14. Photo by Sarah Conroy.
Members of the SLU community receive ashes during Ash Wednesday Mass at St. Francis Xavier College Church on Wednesday, Feb. 14. Photo by Sarah Conroy.
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Members of the SLU community receive ashes during Ash Wednesday Mass at St. Francis Xavier College Church on Wednesday, Feb. 14. Photo by Sarah Conroy.
Members of the SLU community receive ashes during Ash Wednesday Mass at St. Francis Xavier College Church on Wednesday, Feb. 14. Photo by Sarah Conroy.
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Members of the SLU community receive ashes during Ash Wednesday Mass at St. Francis Xavier College Church on Wednesday, Feb. 14. Photo by Sarah Conroy.
Members of the SLU community receive ashes during Ash Wednesday Mass at St. Francis Xavier College Church on Wednesday, Feb. 14. Photo by Sarah Conroy.
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Members of the SLU community receive ashes during Ash Wednesday Mass at St. Francis Xavier College Church on Wednesday, Feb. 14. Photo by Sarah Conroy.
Members of the SLU community receive ashes during Ash Wednesday Mass at St. Francis Xavier College Church on Wednesday, Feb. 14. Photo by Sarah Conroy.
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Members of the SLU community receive ashes during Ash Wednesday Mass at St. Francis Xavier College Church on Wednesday, Feb. 14. Photo by Sarah Conroy.
Members of the SLU community receive ashes during Ash Wednesday Mass at St. Francis Xavier College Church on Wednesday, Feb. 14. Photo by Sarah Conroy.
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Members of the SLU community receive ashes during Ash Wednesday Mass at St. Francis Xavier College Church on Wednesday, Feb. 14. Photo by Sarah Conroy.
Members of the SLU community receive ashes during Ash Wednesday Mass at St. Francis Xavier College Church on Wednesday, Feb. 14. Photo by Sarah Conroy.
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Members of the SLU community receive ashes during Ash Wednesday Mass at St. Francis Xavier College Church on Wednesday, Feb. 14. Photo by Sarah Conroy.
Members of the SLU community receive ashes during Ash Wednesday Mass at St. Francis Xavier College Church on Wednesday, Feb. 14. Photo by Sarah Conroy.
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Members of the SLU community pray together during Ash Wednesday Mass at St. Francis Xavier College Church on Wednesday, Feb. 14. Photo by Sarah Conroy.
Members of the SLU community pray together during Ash Wednesday Mass at St. Francis Xavier College Church on Wednesday, Feb. 14. Photo by Sarah Conroy.
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