1935 Press Photo New York Faithful Marked With Ashes as Lent begins NYC

Father Joseph Gorman is shown as he marked with ashes the foreheads of those who came to the alter rail at St. Andrew's Church in New York, March 6th. The ceremony marking the beginning of Lent, was preformed in all Catholic Churches. Photo measures 9 x 7 inches. Photo is dated 03-06-1935.

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