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 Columbia parish’s Pastoral Migratoria Ministry receives national recognition More than 1,500 venerate skull of St. Thomas Aquinas during Baltimore visit Catholic Review Radio welcomes Mark Viviano Emmy-winning Catholic sound engineer inducted into honor society Father Canterna earns Dismas Award for tireless prison ministry Father John C. Devin, C.Ss.R. dies at 92 Copyright © 2022 Catholic Review Media Print