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Indoor mass will be allowed as of Feb. 15, and including on Ash Wednesday, Feb. 17, with social distancing, mask requirements and maximum capacities at each Catholic church.
• St. Edward Parish in Lowell will celebrate Mass with ash services at 7 a.m., 12 p.m. and 7 p.m. • St. Stephen the Martyr Parish in Merrillville will have ashes at Mass at 8:30 a.m. and 7 p.m.
What is Ash Wednesday? Ash Wednesday is the first day of the Lent season, and is 6.5 weeks before Easter Sunday. According to Catholic tradition, Ash Wednesday is a day of fasting and prayer.
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