Blue and Red Masses will honor first responders September 21, 2022By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News Archbishop William E. Lori will celebrate a “Blue and Red Mass” Oct. 23 at St. Joseph’s Monastery Parish in Irvington at 11 a.m. The Mass honors law enforcement officers, firefighters, paramedics and all emergency responders, both retired and active duty. Father Mark Bialek, pastor of St. John in Westminster, will celebrate a similar Mass Oct. 2 at 6 p.m. at St. John. The liturgy will be followed by a reception. First responders are encouraged to wear their uniforms at both events, and they are invited to bring their family and friends. Prayers will be offered for those who have been gravely injured or lost their lives in the line of duty. Read More Local News Latin Mass to have permanent home at St. Alphonsus; will end at Hagerstown parish in August 27 spellers go through 200 words at archdiocese spelling bee Archdiocese of Baltimore’s wellness retreat shines a light on mental health Archbishop Lori announces appointments, including eight retirements Poland honors papal biographer and Baltimore native George Weigel with republic’s Order of Merit Mount St. Mary’s President Timothy Trainor eager to succeed at retirement Copyright © 2022 Catholic Review Media Print