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 Renovations in full swing at Carmelite Monastery of Baltimore Sister Dolores “Dolly” Glick, M.H.S.H., dies at 92 Seminarian makes ‘a brave shave’ to raise funds for church playground Mary Pat Clarke, former City Council member, remembered as fighter for social justice Archbishop Lori says church will continue to minister to migrants, listen to the people Ss. Philip and James parishioner warns of deadliness of social isolation Copyright © 2022 Catholic Review Media Print