The diocese of Erie has provided a list of local parishes that will have Lenten dinners. The list can be found here.
All Saints Parish, 11264 Rt 97 N in Waterford: Begins the first Friday after Ash Wednesday. Fridays in Lent: Feb. 20, 27, March 6, 13, 20, 27 from 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Cost $15 adults, $5 children under 12, toddlers eat free.
Blessed Sacrament Parish, Erie: Will serve fish dinners in the school cafeteria Feb 20, March 6 and 20 from 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. $16 fish dinner, $12 cheese ravioli dinner, $10 macaroni and cheese dinner. Half portions available at half price. Take outs available at takeout window in cafeteria or curbside pickup through online ordering only.
Epiphany of the Lord Parish, Meadville: Takeouts available. Adults $13; Child age 5-12 $6; Macaroni and cheese or grilled cheese sandwich dinner $9; Children under 5 free. Held Fridays at St. Mary of Grace Social Center at 1085 Water St., 4:30 p.m. until 6:30 p.m. Feb. 20 through March 27, 2026.
Holy Cross Parish, Fairview: Dine in or take out. Dinners will be every Friday in Lent from Feb. 20 through March 27 from 4:30 p.m. until 7 p.m., 7100 W Ridge Road, Fairview.
Our Lady of the Lake Parish, Edinboro: will be serving Lenten fish dinners, sponsored by the Knights of Columbus Council #6191, on all the Fridays of Lent (not Good Friday).
All dinners will be ordered, purchased and received via the DRIVE-THRU dinner line at the parish social hall at 128 Sunset Drive, Edinboro. After pick up, drive-thru patrons may choose to enjoy their dinners in the social hall by bringing their meals into the building.
Fish dinners will be served on Feb. 20 and Feb. 27; March 6, 13, 20 and 27 from 4:30 p.m. until sold out. Cost is $15 cash or credit. Stations of the Cross is prayed at Our Lady of the Lake Church at 7 p.m. following each dinner.
St. George Parish, Erie: will be holding its annual Soup, Salad and Soul Series on Tuesdays during Lent. Feb. 24, March 3, 10, 17, 24 and April 2. These begin at 5:15 p.m. with a Mass followed by a soup and salad meal. A brief presentation is included with a speaker beginning at 6 p.m. in the school cafeteria. All are welcome. Located at 5145 Peach St., Erie.
St. Joseph Parish, 17764 Bennetts Valley Hwy, Force: is hosting fish dinners. Ash Wednesday (Feb 18) and every Friday during Lent from 12 p.m. until 6:30 pm or until sold out. Good Friday time 2 p.m. until 6:30 pm.
Choose from the following: Fantail shrimp $16, Haddock (Baked or Fried) $16 or the new Pastor’s Platter Fish, Shrimp and Clam Strips $19.
All dinners include Choice of potato (baked or French fries), cup of soup, coleslaw, applesauce or mac salad, dinner roll, dessert and drink. Please note, drinks not included with take-out meals. For take-out, call 814-787-4151 Ext 6.
St. Joseph School, Rte. 66, Lucinda: will be serving fish and shrimp take-out dinners every Friday in Lent (Except Good Friday) Feb. 20 until Mar. 27. Take-out only. Orders taken at the hall. Seating available for take-out 5-7 p.m. Adults: $15, Children $7. Jumbo shrimp dinners $16.
Lunches: 11 a.m. until 1 p.m., fish sandwich $11, fish hoagie $13. Lunches include French fries and coleslaw. Take-out only. For lunch orders call 814-226-8310. All proceeds benefit St. Joseph School.
St. Stanislaus Parish, Erie: will be serving fish and pierogi dinners Feb. 20, March 6, and March 20. Homemade sides and dinners. Adult Dinner $16, Child Dinner $7. For more information, call 814-452-6606.
St. Teresa Church, Union City: will be serving fish dinners Feb. 20, 27, March 6, 13, 20, 27 from 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Adults $15, children (12 and under) $7.
St. Thomas Parish, Corry: will be serving fish dinners Feb. 18 (Ash Wednesday), Feb. 27, March 13, March 27 from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Kids meal: fish sticks or beer battered fish, choice of sides, dessert and beverage. Dine in or take out. Adults $16, child (age 6-12) $7.