Archbishop Nelson Perez says he's fine after fainting during mass in Philly
Archbishop Nelson Perez says he's feeling fine after he fainted during Holy Thursday mass at the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul in Philadelphia.
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Archbishop Nelson Perez says he's feeling fine after he fainted during Holy Thursday mass at the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul in Philadelphia.
From Washington Square in Society Hill to Hatboro, Christians around the Philadelphia region received ashes on the go for Ash Wednesday, the start of the season of Lent.
Fastnachts, German doughnuts dusted with cinnamon or powdered sugar, are typically only eaten on Mardi Gras or Fat Tuesday before fasting during Lent. CBS News Philadelphia's Howard Monroe went to Haegele's Bakery in Mayfair where they are getting ready for a big crowd.
Mardi Gras, or Fat Tuesday, is here which means feasting on a fastnacht. At Haegele's Bakery in Philadelphia, the special tradition continues in 2024.
For some, Tuesday will be all about the sweet treats, and what better way to start the morning on Fat Tuesday than with a delicious fastnacht at Haegele's Bakery in Philadelphia?
Catholics are allowed to eat meat on St. Patrick's Day even though it falls on a Friday in Lent, Archbishop Nelson Perez said.
Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent for Christians.
Priests will distribute ashes to the faithful as the 40-day season of prayer begins, leading up to Easter.
Mardi Gras is French for Fat Tuesday. It's a holiday commonly celebrated in New Orleans on the day before Lent marked with parade music and delicious food.
