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 Father Michael Heine elected as new president of the Conference of Major Superiors of Men Faith wins the crown Archbishop Lori welcomes students to ‘wonderful school year’ Biscuit goes to school As public schools bring back cursive, it never left the Catholic schools Minds opened to the world Copyright © 2026 Catholic Review Media Print
