Ash Wednesday observed in Camden

The Eucharist is prepared as Ash Wednesday Mass is held Feb. 10 at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Camden.

Bishop Dennis Sullivan, right, applies ashes on the foreheads of churchgoers as Ash Wednesday Mass is held Feb. 10 at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Camden.

Churchgoers take their seats after receiving ashes Wednesday, Feb. 10 at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Camden.

Churchgoers raise their hands during an Our Father prayer as Ash Wednesday Mass is held Feb. 10 at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Camden.

Collingswood resident Carmen Melendez, 75, places her hand on the chest of Bishop Dennis Sullivan as she receives a blessing after an Ash Wednesday Mass Feb. 10 at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Camden.

Bishop Dennis Sullivan delivers an Ash Wednesday Mass Feb. 10 at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Camden.

A churchgoer sits in as Ash Wednesday Mass is held Feb. 10 at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Camden.

Bishop Dennis Sullivan, left, applies ashes on the forehead of Deacon Jerry Jablonowski as Ash Wednesday Mass is held Feb. 10 at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Camden.

Bishop Dennis Sullivan, left, before an Ash Wednesday Mass begins Feb. 10 at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Camden.

Bishop Dennis Sullivan, center, raises the host as Ash Wednesday Mass is held Feb. 10 at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Camden.