2026 guide to Lenten fish fries in central Illinois

(WAND) — During the season of Lent, some Christians choose to avoid consuming meat on Fridays as a form of sacrifice. This means that local churches and organizations fire up the fryers and invite the community in for Friday-night fish fries.

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Champaign - Holy Cross Catholic Church: Dine in or pick up from 5-7 p.m., February 20, 27, March 6, 13, 20, 27. Call 217-352-8748.

Champaign - St. Matthew Catholic Church: Fish Fry in Feeney Hall, 5-7 p.m., Feb. 20, 27, March 6, 13, 20, 27.

Charleston - Knights of Columbus Council #4024: Fish fry from 4:30-6:45 p.m., Feb. 20, 27, March 6, 13, 20, 27.

Decatur - Our Lady of Lourdes: Dine in and carry out from 5-7 p.m., call in carry out orders starting at 4:30 p.m. February 20, 27, March 6, 13. Call 217-877-4408.

Mahomet - Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church: Parish Fish Fry from 5:30-7:30 p.m., Feb. 20, 27, March 6, 13, 20, 27. Carry-out meals available.

Mattoon - Immaculate Conception Catholic Church and Knights of Columbus at the Knights of Columbus Hall: 4:30-7 p.m., February 20, 27, March 6, 13, 20, 27.

Springfield - Blessed Sacrament: Dine in and carry out from 5-7 p.m. February 20, 27, March 13, 20, 27. Call 217-528-7521.

Sullivan - St. Columcille Church: 5-7 p.m., Feb. 27, March 23, March 27.

Urbana - St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, Knights of Columbus Lenten Fish Dinner: St. Brigid Hall. 5:30-8 p.m. February 20, 27, March 6, 13, 20, 27.