Ash Wednesday

Ash Wednesday is not a day of obligation, but it is a day of devotion, so all should make an attempt to be at Mass. Scroll down to find the Mass times most convenient to you.

It is also a day of fasting and abstinence, which is binding on all Catholics.

• Abstinence means no meat - despite the fact that a few years ago one of our very committed residents decided to be very charitable and cooked bacon and eggs for his fellow-housemates! Fridays throughout Lent (indeed, throughout the year) are also days of abstinence. There are some vegetarians about - you should exclude something else from your staple diet, such as dairy or eggs.
• Fasting means only one main meal, with a "light collation" at other times. However, try to be as disciplined as possible. We are all so overfed that it might do us good to eat as little as possible, even for our main meal.

Mass Around the Colleges

Central London

Newman House: Mass at 12.30, 5.30 and 9pm

Heythrop College: 1.30pm Mass, & 6pm Solemn Vespters - BOTH with Blessing & Imposition of Ashes.

Institute of Education: 1.10pm

LSE: Mass at 1.15pm (Chaplaincy Room, K51)

London Met North Campus: Mass at 1pm

Mass at 1.05pm @ St Benet’s

Other Colleges

St Mary’s University College, Strawberry Hill: Mass with imposition of Ashes 1pm.

University of Hertfordshire: Mass with Imposition of Ashes at St. Peter’s - 9.30am & 7.00 pm

Other Opportunities