What Day Is Ash Wednesday 2024 Catholic. Ash wednesday begins the holy season of lent, which is structured to spiritually prepare to walk with the lord through his passion and celebrate his resurrection on easter sunday. Pope francis greets pilgrims ahead of ash wednesday mass at the basilica of santa sabina in rome on feb.

When is ash wednesday in 2024? Ash wednesday places catholics and other denominations of faith in the place of jesus’ entry into the desert before.