Members of the Catholic community gathered on-campus in the Marvin Center throughout Wednesday to celebrate Ash Wednesday and the beginning of Lent.
Father Greg Shaffer leads worshipers in prayer during a noon liturgy in the Marvin Center's Grand Ballroom. Michelle Rattinger | Senior Photo EditorStudents and community members receive a mark of ashes during the processions. For many Catholics, the mark is a symbol of repentance before the 40-day Lent period. Michael Boosalis | Hatchet PhotographerThe GW Catholics offered three masses for the community in the Marvin Center at noon, 6 p.m., and 8 p.m. Hundreds gathered to observe the religious holiday. Michael Boosalis | Hatchet Photographer