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 Archbishop Spalding wrestler breaks barriers as she eyes the Olympics IND Alumnae Association establishes scholarship endowments at Mercy, Mount de Sales Mount St. Joseph inducts 12 alumni into Athletic Hall of Fame Deacon Wayne Matthews, longtime church leader and scientist, dies at 81 Radio Interview: Faith, community and a new school year Second annual festival highlights stories of candidates of canonization Copyright © 2026 Catholic Review Media Print
