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Hundreds turn out for local Ash Wednesday services

By: Nikki Henderson
Updated: February 13, 2013

Catholics gathered at churches across Shreveport-Bossier to participate in Ash Wednesday.

Many received ashes while attending noon mass today at Holy Trinity Catholic Church.

Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent which is the 40-day period of prayer and fasting until Easter.

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