KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) – The head of the Catholic Diocese of Kalamazoo is calling on parishioners and all others to dedicate Ash Wednesday as a Day of Prayer and Fasting for Peace.
In a statement last Thursday, the day Russia launched its invasion of Ukraine, Bishop Paul J. Bradley said, “Today the world awakened to the realization of our worst fears as war is being waged in Ukraine by Russia. Let us pray that this war will quickly end, and that innocent lives will be spared. May the world truly awaken to the evil of all war, and the sinfulness of violent aggression.”
“The season of Lent provides us with an excellent opportunity to change our minds and hearts so that we can pursue peace, not war, and commit ourselves to finding solutions to all political, social, and economic differences among nations and peoples throughout the
Bishop Bradley will celebrate the 12:10 p.m. Ash Wednesday Mass at St. Augustine Cathedral Wednesday, March 2.
For additional information and Lenten resources visit www.diokzoo.org.
