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Saint Louis University Observes Ash Wednesday

03/06/2025

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 March 5, 2025. Photo by Sarah Conroy.
Members of the SLU community receive ashes during Ash Wednesday Mass at St. Francis Xavier College Church on March 5, 2025. 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 March 5, 2025. Photo by Sarah Conroy.
Members of the SLU community receive ashes during Ash Wednesday Mass at St. Francis Xavier College Church on March 5, 2025. Photo by Sarah Conroy.
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Members of the SLU community share the sign of peace during Ash Wednesday Mass at St. Francis Xavier College Church on March 5, 2025. Photo by Sarah Conroy.
Members of the SLU community share the sign of peace during Ash Wednesday Mass at St. Francis Xavier College Church on March 5, 2025. 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 March 5, 2025. Photo by Sarah Conroy.
Members of the SLU community receive ashes during Ash Wednesday Mass at St. Francis Xavier College Church on March 5, 2025. Photo by Sarah Conroy.
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Students pray during Ash Wednesday Mass at St. Francis Xavier College Church on March 5, 2025. Photo by Sarah Conroy.
Students pray during Ash Wednesday Mass at St. Francis Xavier College Church on March 5, 2025. Photo by Sarah Conroy.
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Students leave Ash Wednesday Mass at St. Francis Xavier College Church on March 5, 2025. Photo by Sarah Conroy.
Students leave Ash Wednesday Mass at St. Francis Xavier College Church on March 5, 2025. Photo by Sarah Conroy.
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Students participate in Ash Wednesday Mass at St. Francis Xavier College Church on March 5, 2025. Photo by Sarah Conroy.
Students participate in Ash Wednesday Mass at St. Francis Xavier College Church on March 5, 2025. 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 March 5, 2025. Photo by Sarah Conroy.
Members of the SLU community receive ashes during Ash Wednesday Mass at St. Francis Xavier College Church on March 5, 2025. Photo by Sarah Conroy.
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Check out a video from a Mass at St. Francis Xavier College Church.