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Observing Ash Wednesday

February 09, 2016 11:00 pm • Last Updated: February 10, 2016 6:44 pm

By Sean D. Elliot
Director of Photography

s.elliot@theday.com

Reverend Monsignor Henry Archambault, foreground, and Father William Flynn impose the ashes on students from Sacred Heart School during Ash Wednesday Mass Wednesday, February 10, 2016 at Sacred Heart Church in Taftville. Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent in the Christian church. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day)
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Reverend Monsignor Henry Archambault, foreground, and Father William Flynn impose the ashes on students from Sacred Heart School during Ash Wednesday Mass Wednesday, February 10, 2016 at Sacred Heart Church in Taftville. Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent in the Christian church.

Reverend Monsignor Henry Archambault, foreground, and Father William Flynn impose the ashes on students from Sacred Heart School during Ash Wednesday Mass Wednesday, February 10, 2016 at Sacred Heart Church in Taftville. Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent in the Christian church. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day)
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Reverend Monsignor Henry Archambault, foreground, and Father William Flynn impose the ashes on students from Sacred Heart School during Ash Wednesday Mass Wednesday, February 10, 2016 at Sacred Heart Church in Taftville. Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent in the Christian church. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day)
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