on the 'Clarifications on the celebration of Ash Wednesday' was issued on Tuesday. The Archdiocese of Manila has issued a set of guidelines for those who will not be able to go to church on Ash Wednesday as self-imposition of ashes has been discouraged.Īs the Catholic faithful marks the start of the Lenten season on Ash Wednesday, March 2, a circular addressed to priests and religious brothers and sisters signed by Vice Chancellor Fr.