Ash Wednesday, which fell this year on Feb. 17, marks the start of Lent, the season before Easter when Christians are called to prayer, fasting, repentance and almsgiving. These photos are of an Ash Wednesday Mass at Rochester’s St. Boniface Church.
Father Richard Brickler gives ashes to Joseph Moore.
Kyle Daniels prays after receiving ashes.
Bob Cummings prays during the Mass.
Sister Beth LeValley gives ashes to Father Brickler.
