Ashes to Easter

Ashes to Easter is an annual Lenten mission project that affirms and encourages local missionary groups and other mission activities of the Diocese of Austin. This mission collection was spearheaded by Father Tom Frank in the 1980s and began as a parish project supporting works of charity and missions. During the first week of Lent, more than 6,000 boxes per year are distributed to parishes throughout the Diocese of Austin. Families are encouraged to take a box and drop in extra coins during Lent. Boxes may be returned to the parish during the first week of Easter.