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February 10, 2024 Catholic News Agency 1

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Denver, Colo., Feb 10, 2024 / 09:00 am (CNA).
Sunday, Jan 28, was Septuagesima Sunday, followed by Sexagesima on Sunday, Feb. 4, and now Quinquagesima on Sunday, Feb. 11, is the last Sunday before Shr… […]

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How to pregame Lent: Septuagesima, Carnival, and Shrovetide

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Denver, Colo., Feb 26, 2022 / 07:21 am (CNA).
Sunday, Feb. 27 is Septuagesima Sunday, followed by Sexagesima, and Quinquagesima Sundays. Sunday kicks off Carniv… […]

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