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Lent is a 40-day period of prayer and fasting celebrated by most Christians, which begins on Ash Wednesday and ends on Holy Thursday each year. This year, Lent begins on Feb. 14 and ends on Mar. 28.

During this time, many Catholics will refrain from eating meat, except for fish and seafood, on Fridays. Naturally, several fish fries are taking place throughout Lent in metro Detroit. Here are the details on some of those events.

Sweetest Heart of Mary Catholic Church

Every Friday during Lent, Sweetest Heart of Mary will be offering breaded fish, grilled shrimp, lemon-baked cod, beer-battered cod, and more. Dine in at the Parish Hall, or get your meal to go between 3-8 p.m. Sweetest Heart of Mary Parish Hall, ; .

Water F. Bruce VFW Post #1146

From 4-8 p.m. every Friday during Lent, the VFW Bruce Post is offering cod, perch, shrimp, and more. This is a cash-only event, and all proceeds go toward supporting veterans in need. Carry-out is available, but orders must be placed on-site. Prices range from $7 to $15. Corporal Walter F. Bruce Post #1146 Hall, ; .

St. Francis D’Assisi St. Hedwig Parish

St. Francis D’Assisi St. Hedwig Parish is hosting their fish fry each Friday of Lent from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Carry-out is available as is limited self-serve seating. Adult dinners go for $12 and children dinners are $8. St. Francis Parish Hall, 4417 Wesson St., Detroit; .

St. Josaphat’s Ukrainian Catholic Church

Enjoy a variety of perch, shrimp, cod, potato pancakes, borsch, and more at St. Josaphat’s fish fry each Friday during Lent. Prices range from $5 to $15 for dinners. Cash or checks are accepted from 3:30-7:30 p.m. St. Josaphat Banquet Centre, ; .

St. Isaac Jogues

St. Isaac Jogues Men’s Club is hosting their annual fish fry each Friday during Lent, except for Good Friday, from 4:30-8 p.m. The menu includes beer-battered cod, shrimp, pizza, pierogies and more. Dine-in, carry-out, and even delivery options are available when ordered by Wednesdays. St. Isaac Jogues Church, ; .

St. Jane Frances de Chantal

This Lenten fish fry dinner will benefit the ministries of St. Jane Frances each Friday during Lent from 4-7 p.m. Dinner options include two or three pieces of cod with fries, mac n’ cheese, coleslaw, and more. Dine-in or carry-out options are available. St. Frances de Chantal, ; .

St. Andrew’s Society of Detroit

The 175-year-old organization hosts its annual fish fries on Feb. 16 and 23, and March 1, 8, 15, 22, and 29 from 4:30-7:30 p.m. Dinner is a traditional fish & chips dish and includes sit-down table service, a cash bar, bagpiping, and Highland dancers. Two-piece fish dinners start at $13. Add mac & cheese, clam chowder, dinner salad, and desserts for an additional charge.��St. Andrew’s Society of Detroit’s Scottish Kilgour Centre, ; .

St. Malachy Catholic Church

The St. Malachy Men’s Club is hosting their annual fish fry from 4-7 p.m. each Friday during Lent. Dinner options include fried or baked cod, butterfly shrimp, potato pierogies, fish sandwiches, and more. There will be a 50/50 drawing each Friday for a free fish dinner! St. Malachy Currier Center, ; .

St. Thomas the Apostle Parish

St. Thomas is hosting their “World Famous Fish Fry” again each Friday during Lent from 4:30-7 p.m. Haddock, shrimp, pizza, mac n’ cheese, and more are on the menu this year. Prices range from $5 to $14. St. Thomas the Apostle Parish, ; .

Our Lady of Good Counsel

From 5:30-7:30 p.m. each Friday during Lent, Our Lady of Good Counsel is offering baked or fried fish, shrimp, salads, baked potatoes, and a dessert menu. Adult dinners are $13, and kids’ menus are $7. All proceeds will benefit Our Lady of Good Counsel school tuition assistance.��Our Lady of Good Counsel Social Hall, ; .

St. André Bessette Parish

Each Friday during Lent from 3:30-7 p.m., St. André Bessette is offering fried or baked cod, shrimp, salmon patties, grilled cheese, and more. Fresh baked desserts are offered for a nominal fee, as well. Dine-in or carry-out options are available. St. André Bessette, ; .

P.L.A.V. Post #10

Perch, shrimp, cod, and more are on the menu each Friday during Lent at this Hamtramck fish fry. All proceeds from the P.L.A.V. Post #10 fish fries are going to help veterans in need. Dinner begins at 4 p.m. P.L.A.V. Post #10, ; .

Our Lady Star of the Sea

Our Lady Star of the Sea is offering fried fish, baked cod, fried shrimp, grilled cheese, and more at their annual fish fry each Friday during Lent from 5-7 p.m. A full dinner is $17, and a small plate is $11. Dine-in or carry-out options are available. Our Lady Star of the Sea,; .

St. Sabina Parish

Baked or battered fish or shrimp is offered each Friday during Lent at St. Sabrina Parish from 4-7 p.m. Dine-in or carry-out options are available between $8 and $14. St. Sabina Parish, ; .

St. Blase Parish

St. Blase Parish is offering a variety of options for their fish fry, including cod, tilapia, salmon, vegetarian lasagna, and more, between $7 and $12. Dine-in, carry-out, and pick-up options are available. Doors are open from 4-7 p.m. St. Blase Parish, ; .

St. Anne Catholic Church

St. Anne’s Men’s Club is hosting their annual fish fry each Friday during Lent. Fried shrimp, baked fish, baked potatoes, hush puppies, onion rings, and more are on the menu and cost between $10 and $17. Dine-in or drive-thru options are available from 4:30-8 p.m. St. Anne’s Catholic Grade School, ; ��.

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