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 Clarksville parishioners named Knights of Columbus International Family of the Year Deacon Goedeke suspended from ministry and employment following arrest Black Catholic religious sisters grace Baltimore at national event as they seek new members Hundreds of Hispanic catechists and liturgical ministers come together to celebrate faith and growth Sister Maria Soledad Gutierrez dies at 101 Radio Interview: Author shares her family’s tragic connection to a Nazi atrocity Copyright © 2022 Catholic Review Media Print