Some 150 people were present, each wearing face masks for the second Ash Wednesday in a row because of COVID restrictions.

Some 150 people were present, each wearing face masks for the second Ash Wednesday in a row because of COVID restrictions.

Ashes for distribution at St Mary’s Cathedral ahead of the Ash Wednesday Mass.

Ukrainian Catholic Priest Fr Ihor Holovko speaks at the conclusion of Ash Wednesday Mass, on 2 March at St Mary’s Cathedral.

Lent is about turning to God, Perth Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB has said, during Ash Wednesday Mass, on 2 March at St Mary’s Cathedral.

Archbishop Timothy Costelloe sprinkles ashes on top of the head of a Perth Catholic during Ash Wednesday Mass on 2 March at St Mary’s Cathedral.

Archbishop Timothy Costelloe elevates the Body of Christ during Ash Wednesday Mass on 2 March at St Mary’s Cathedral.

Perth Archbishop Timothy Costelloe stands in solidarity with Ukrainian Catholic Priest Fr Ihor Holovko, who is based at Maylands St John the Baptist Church, Perth.