{"id":137236,"date":"2026-02-18T12:29:06","date_gmt":"2026-02-18T12:29:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/137236\/"},"modified":"2026-02-18T12:29:06","modified_gmt":"2026-02-18T12:29:06","slug":"archbishop-of-new-york-ronald-hicks-to-preside-over-ash-wednesday-services-at-st-patricks-cathedral-in-midtown-manhattan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/137236\/","title":{"rendered":"Archbishop of New York Ronald Hicks to preside over Ash Wednesday services at St. Patrick’s Cathedral in Midtown Manhattan"},"content":{"rendered":"

NEW YORK (WABC) — Millions of Christians around the world are observing Ash Wednesday on February 18.<\/p>\n

It is a day of holy prayer and fasting that marks the beginning of Lent.<\/p>\n

Worshippers receive ashes on their foreheads in the shape of a cross as a reminder that death is part of life.<\/p>\n

This will also mark Archbishop of New York Ronald Hicks’ first time presiding over Ash Wednesday services at St. Patrick’s Cathedral.<\/p>\n

In honor of Ash Wednesday, Catholic Charities of New York is hosting a pop-up food pantry.<\/p>\n

It will be held at St. Cecilia’s Church on 105th Street in Harlem. Doors open at 10 a.m., and free food will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis.<\/p>\n

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