Lent

Paczki have been helping to put the fat in Fat Tuesday for years. The Polish treat is widely available just before Lent begins, but nothing beats a homemade version.

This year, St. Patrick's Day falls on a Friday during Lent. This has thousands of Catholics in West Michigan asking, "Is it okay to eat corned beef on St. Patrick's Day even though it's a Friday during Lent?"

The Basilica of Saint Adalbert and Saint James Church have annually hosted a popular Lenten fish fry, but this year the fish fry has been cancelled and there are no immediate plans for its return.

It's that time of year again! Lent! This Wednesday is Ash Wednesday, and for all of the good Catholics out there, it's the time to give up something that means a lot to them (as a form of penance? I honestly don't know what Lent is about other than giving up things...

It’s Lent. And that means it’s almost fish fry season! There are dozens of fish fries around West Michigan during Lent. And we've compiled a full list for you. (If you notice one that we've missed, please comment below and we'll add it!)

Lenten fish fries begin tonight all over West Michigan. It's a delicious tradition. If you would like to enjoy some great food, check out our list of 28 fish fries complete with time and pricing information.

With tomorrow beginning the season of Lent, you'll hear about people giving up things like chocolate, soda, or alcohol.  Now, some groups are suggesting that people give up Facebook for 40 days, claiming that by foregoing social media, it will allow you to focus on the message of Easter sacrifice...