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Catholic mass for first responders
This article is about the Roman Catholic Blue Mass for law enforcement professionals. For the obsolete medical preparation, seeblue mass.
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Blue Mass
Observed byCatholics, OtherChristians
SignificanceHonor veterans of the Public Safety field
DateVaries by community
First time1934

ABlue Mass is aMass celebrated annually throughout theUnited States[1][failed verification] in theCatholic Church for those employed in the "public safety field" (i.e.police officers,firefighters,correctional officers,911 operators andEMS personnel).[2] The color blue relates to the blue-colored uniforms predominantly used by these services.[3] Similar to the Red Mass, the service honors those who have died in the line of duty and those currently serving as first responders.[4][failed verification] The Mass is an opportunity for the community to show gratitude to first responders and their families.[5]

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In Washington, D.C., the service is held in conjunction withNational Police Week.[5] Psalm 91:11, "For He will give His angels [especial] charge over you to accompany and defend and preserve you in all your ways [of obedience and service]," are often invoked during the service.[5][6][dead link] Though usually held in a Catholic church, non-Catholics are generally invited to attend.[7]

The Blue Mass dates to September 29, 1934,[8] when Rev. Thomas Dade started the service as part of his duties with the Catholic Police and Fireman’s Society.[9] The first Mass was held atSt. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Washington, D.C., and has grown to a nationwide celebration.[10][unreliable source] The September 29 service was timed to coincide withMichaelmas, the feast ofSaint Michael the Archangel, thepatronmilitary saint of police officers andmilitary.[11]

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References

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  1. ^"PR - Blue Mass - ST. DAVID OF WALES Roman Catholic parish—El Cerrito, CA, Richmond, CA". 2014-12-26. Archived fromthe original on 2014-12-26. Retrieved2020-09-29.
  2. ^"Oakland police, firefighters honored at Blue Mass". Oakland North. 2014-10-14. Retrieved26 December 2014.
  3. ^Charnley Eveland, Annie (30 September 2014)."St. Pat's hosts Blue Mass for law enforcers".Walla Walla Union-Bulletin.The Seattle Times Company. Archived fromthe original on 26 December 2014. Retrieved26 December 2014.
  4. ^Wuerl, Donald (2014-05-14)."With Prayers and Gratitude: The Blue Mass".Cardinal's Blog.Archdiocese of Washington. Retrieved26 December 2014.
  5. ^abcLong, Carolyn K. (2011-08-05)."What is a Blue Mass?". Angels Over America. Retrieved26 December 2014.
  6. ^"20th Annual Blue Mass". St. Patrick Catholic Church. 2014-05-06. Retrieved2014-12-26.
  7. ^"Showing gratitude for those who serve". Saint David of Wales Catholic parish. 2014-09-22. Retrieved2014-12-26.
  8. ^"Blue Mass Honors Fallen Police and Firefighters".Colton City News. City News Group Inc. 2014-10-24. Retrieved26 December 2014.
  9. ^"Msgr. Thomas B. Dade, was pastor in Riverdale". Baltimore Sun. 1994-11-17. Retrieved26 December 2014.
  10. ^"LOCAL PARISH HAS "BLUE MASS" TO HONOR AND PRAY FOR FIRST RESPONDERS: POLICE, FIRE AND MEDICAL". Saint David of Wales Catholic parish. 2014-09-01. Archived fromthe original on 2014-12-26. Retrieved2014-12-26.
  11. ^"St. Michael the Archangel: Warrior and Protector", Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception

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