Bishop Robert Deeley will celebrate the Mass of the Resurrection of Our Lord on Easter morning at 10 a.m. at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Portland.

Palm weaving with Fr. Reggie Brissette will teach how to weave the cross, braid, cone and crown of thorns.

Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent, a period of spiritual renewal which helps us prepare for the celebration of the paschal mystery of Christ, his passion, death and resurrection.