Saint Louis University Observes Ash Wednesday

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

Check out a video from a Mass at St. Francis Xavier College Church.