Penitents marked with ashes for Lent
February 22, 2012 5:20PM
Plainfield resident Andres Villagomez (center) receives ashes from Deacon Pat Lombardo at St. Mary Immaculate Church Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2012, at 15629 S. Route 59 in Plainfield. | Matthew Grotto~Sun-Times Media
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Updated: March 24, 2012 9:01AM
Many Christians marked the beginning of 40 days of Lent at Ash Wednesday services. At St. Mary Immaculate Church in Plainfield, parishioners received ashes on their foreheads as a reminder of their mortality and a symbol of their repentance, sorrow and humility. The church held services in three languages Wednesday.
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