Blue Masses will recognize responders August 27, 2026By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News The Blue Mass, which recognizes and honors the work of police officers, first responders and firefighters from around the state, will be celebrated at three parishes. St. Peter the Apostle in Oakland will celebrate its third annual Blue Mass for Allegany and Garrett counties Sept. 11 at 7 p.m. at 208 S. 4th St., Oakland. A reception hosted by the Ladies Auxiliary will follow in the Parish Center Hall. Archbishop William E. Lori will offer a Blue Mass Sept. 13 at 11 a.m. at St. Joseph’s Monastery, 3801 Old Frederick Road, Irvington. St. John in Westminster, 43 Monroe St., is also planning to celebrate a Blue Mass Oct. 3 at 4:30 p.m. A reception will follow the Mass in the Portico. The Blue Mass is named for the color of the uniforms traditionally worn by many first responders. All public safety professionals and first responders are encouraged to wear their uniforms, and retired professionals are invited to attend, too. Read more local news Catholic Charities names chief strategy officer Genealogist helps families uncover their past Maryland priest recounts stories of ghosts and the unexplained Where the dead speak Radio Interview: Two Approaches to Living a Catholic Life Today Apostolic nuncio to the United States urges Baltimore Catholics to be witnesses of God’s love Copyright © 2026 Catholic Review Media Print
