The Roman Catholic Diocese of Sacramento serves 20 counties of northern California.
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Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent, a season in which the faithful are called to reflect on the Paschal Mystery more intently. It is a time of spiritual renewal and to examine one’s relationship with God and others more carefully. It is also a time in which catechumens prepare to receive the Sacraments of Initiation at the Easter Vigil. The Church calls everyone, therefore, to a spirit of penance through prayer, fasting, and almsgiving.
WASHINGTON — “Let us be faithful stewards of memory. Let us be courageous witnesses to truth,” said Bishop Daniel E. Garcia, chairman of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ (USCCB) Subcommittee for the Promotion of Racial Justice and Reconciliation, and Bishop Roy E. Campbell, chairman of the USCCB’s Subcommittee on African American Affairs, marking 100 years of commemorating Black history in the United States.
Their statement is as follows:
Inviting all youth ministry coordinators to join our monthly Youth Ministry Support Gathering to fellowship, share ideas, and support one another. This is the afternoon virtual session from 1:00pm-2:30pm
Liturgy of the Word and Distribution of Ashes
February 18, 2026 • 8:30 am • California State Capitol, Sacramento
West Steps • 10th Street, between L Street and N Street
Liturgy of the Word and Distribution of Ashes
February 18, 2026 • 5:00 PM
John E. Moss Federal Building
650 Capitol Mall • 7th Street and Capitol
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