Ash Wednesday will be observed Feb. 14. Religious leaders say you can observe it and Valentine's Day without ditching your Catholic obligations.

CAN CATHOLICS CELEBRATE VALENTINE'S DAY ON ASH WEDNESDAY? In addition to the candy heart and chocolate-fueled secular celebrations, Feb. 14 is also the Feast of St. Valentine.

This year, Ash Wednesday, a Christian day of mourning, falls on February 14, Valentine’s Day. At first glance, these two days could not be more different: One is a lighthearted celebration of ...

That's right, in 2024, Valentine's Day and Ash Wednesday fall on the same day, just as they did in 2018. Before 2018, the last time the two observances coincided was 1945, making the calendar ...

The Archdiocese of Newark did not issue any sort of official recommendations relating to the overlap of Valentine’s Day and Ash Wednesday, the Rev. Bismarck Chau, pastor at Saint Patrick’s Pro ...

(NEXSTAR) – Ash Wednesday, which marks the start of the 40-day Lenten period, is already here. This year, it’s a bit different – and a bit rare.

Can Catholics celebrate Valentine’s Day on Ash Wednesday? In addition to the candy heart and chocolate-fueled secular celebrations, Feb. 14 is also the Feast of St. Valentine.

Ash Wednesday and Valentine's Day coincide on Wednesday, Feb. 14, 2024. Bill Adams File Photo | For The Express-Times Prioritizing observance (while still getting your V-day dinner) ...

In fact, it hasn’t been long since our last shared Ash Wednesday-Valentine’s Day. The last time we saw this was in 2018 . That year was extra special: Easter landed on April Fools’ Day.

In 2024, Feb. 14 is a holiday heavyweight due to a calendar collision of events — it’s Valentine’s Day and Ash Wednesday. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes, File) Show Caption. 1 of 4.

WHY IS ASH WEDNESDAY ON VALENTINE’S DAY THIS YEAR? Ash Wednesday is not a fixed date. Its timing is tied to Easter Sunday, and for most Christians, Easter will fall on March 31 this year.