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A '''Blue Mass''' is a [[Mass (liturgy)|Mass]] celebrated annually in the [[Catholic Church]] for those employed in the "public safety field" (i.e. [[police officer]]s, [[firefighter]]s, [[correctional officer]]s, [[911 operator]]s and [[Emergency medical services|EMS personnel]]).<ref name="oakland">{{cite web |url=https://oaklandnorth.net/2014/10/14/oakland-police-firefighters-honored-at-oakland-blue-mass |title=Oakland police, firefighters honored at Blue Mass |publisher=Oakland North |date=2014-10-14 |website= |accessdate=26 December 2014}}</ref> The color blue relates to the blue-colored uniforms predominantly used by these services.<ref name="Walla Walla Union-Bulletin - 30 September 2014 - St. Pat's hosts Blue Mass for law enforcers">{{cite news|url=http://union-bulletin.com/news/2014/sep/30/st-pats-hosts-blue-mass-law-enforcers|archive-url=https://archive.is/20141226052629/http://union-bulletin.com/news/2014/sep/30/st-pats-hosts-blue-mass-law-enforcers|url-status=dead|archive-date=26 December 2014|title=St. Pat's hosts Blue Mass for law enforcers|last=Charnley Eveland|first=Annie|work=[[Walla Walla Union-Bulletin]]|publisher=[[The Seattle Times Company]]|date=30 September 2014|accessdate=26 December 2014}}</ref> Similar to the Red Mass, the service honors those who have died in the line of duty and those currently serving as first responders.<ref name="cardinal">{{cite web |url=http://cardinalsblog.adw.org/2014/05/with-prayers-and-gratitude-the-blue-mass |title= With Prayers and Gratitude: The Blue Mass |last= [[Donald Wuerl|Wuerl]] |first=Donald |publisher=[[Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Washington|Archdiocese of Washington]] |date=2014-05-14 |website= Cardinal's Blog |accessdate=26 December 2014}}</ref> The Mass is an opportunity for the community to show gratitude to first responders and their families.<ref name="angels">{{cite web |url=http://angelsoveramerica.org/press-release/what-is-a-blue-mass |title=What is a Blue Mass? |last= Long |first=Carolyn K. |publisher=Angels Over America |date=2011-08-05 |website= |accessdate=26 December 2014}}</ref>
A '''Blue Mass''' is a [[Mass (liturgy)|Mass]] celebrated annually throughout the [[United States]]<ref>{{Cite web|date=2014-12-26|title=PR - Blue Mass - ST. DAVID OF WALES Roman Catholic parish—El Cerrito, CA, Richmond, CA|url=http://www.stdavidofwales.com/pr---blue-mass.html|access-date=2020-09-29|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141226070654/http://www.stdavidofwales.com/pr---blue-mass.html|archive-date=2014-12-26}}</ref> in the [[Catholic Church]] for those employed in the "public safety field" (i.e. [[police officer]]s, [[firefighter]]s, [[correctional officer]]s, [[911 operator]]s and [[Emergency medical services|EMS personnel]]).<ref name="oakland">{{cite web |url=https://oaklandnorth.net/2014/10/14/oakland-police-firefighters-honored-at-oakland-blue-mass |title=Oakland police, firefighters honored at Blue Mass |publisher=Oakland North |date=2014-10-14 |access-date=26 December 2014}}</ref> The color blue relates to the blue-colored uniforms predominantly used by these services.<ref name="Walla Walla Union-Bulletin - 30 September 2014 - St. Pat's hosts Blue Mass for law enforcers">{{cite news|url=http://union-bulletin.com/news/2014/sep/30/st-pats-hosts-blue-mass-law-enforcers|archive-url=https://archive.today/20141226052629/http://union-bulletin.com/news/2014/sep/30/st-pats-hosts-blue-mass-law-enforcers|url-status=dead|archive-date=26 December 2014|title=St. Pat's hosts Blue Mass for law enforcers|last=Charnley Eveland|first=Annie|work=[[Walla Walla Union-Bulletin]]|publisher=[[The Seattle Times Company]]|date=30 September 2014|access-date=26 December 2014}}</ref> Similar to the Red Mass, the service honors those who have died in the line of duty and those currently serving as first responders.<ref name="cardinal">{{cite web |url=http://cardinalsblog.adw.org/2014/05/with-prayers-and-gratitude-the-blue-mass |title= With Prayers and Gratitude: The Blue Mass |last= Wuerl |author-link= Donald Wuerl |first=Donald |publisher=[[Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Washington|Archdiocese of Washington]] |date=2014-05-14 |website= Cardinal's Blog |access-date=26 December 2014}}</ref> The Mass is an opportunity for the community to show gratitude to first responders and their families.<ref name="angels">{{cite web |url=http://angelsoveramerica.org/press-release/what-is-a-blue-mass |title=What is a Blue Mass? |last= Long |first=Carolyn K. |publisher=Angels Over America |date=2011-08-05 |access-date=26 December 2014}}</ref>


==Background==
==Background==
In Washington, D.C. the service is held in conjunction with [[National Police Week]].<ref name="angels" /> 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.<ref name="angels" /><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.saintpatrickdc.org/bluemass.shtml |title=20th Annual Blue Mass |publisher=St. Patrick Catholic Church|date=2014-05-06 |website= |accessdate=2014-12-26}}</ref> Though usually held in a Catholic church, the events are generally considered to be [[ecumenical]] or non-denominational.<ref>{{cite web |url= http://www.desertsun.com/story/news/local/2014/09/23/blue-mass-indio-riverside-county/16087179/ |title= Showing gratitude for those who serve | publisher=Saint David of Wales Catholic parish |date=2014-09-22 |accessdate=2014-12-26}}</ref>
In Washington, D.C., the service is held in conjunction with [[National Police Week]].<ref name="angels" /> 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.<ref name="angels" /><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.saintpatrickdc.org/bluemass.shtml |title=20th Annual Blue Mass |publisher=St. Patrick Catholic Church|date=2014-05-06 |access-date=2014-12-26}}</ref> Though usually held in a Catholic church, non-Catholics are generally invited to attend.<ref>{{cite web |url= http://www.desertsun.com/story/news/local/2014/09/23/blue-mass-indio-riverside-county/16087179/ |title= Showing gratitude for those who serve | publisher=Saint David of Wales Catholic parish |date=2014-09-22 |access-date=2014-12-26}}</ref>


The Blue Mass dates to September 29, 1934,<ref>{{cite web |url= http://colton.citynewsgroup.com/articles/dee231827be1f6f54562bc50d8ed2cba |title=Blue Mass Honors Fallen Police and Firefighters |publisher=City News Group Inc. |date=2014-10-24 |website= Colton City News |accessdate=26 December 2014}}</ref> when Rev. Thomas Dade started the service as part of his duties with the Catholic Police and Fireman’s Society.<ref>{{cite web |url= http://articles.baltimoresun.com/1994-11-17/news/1994321074_1_roman-catholic-church-priest-pastor-of-st |title=Msgr. Thomas B. Dade, was pastor in Riverdale |publisher=Baltimore Sun |date=1994-11-17 |website= |accessdate=26 December 2014}}</ref> The first mass was held at [[St. Patrick's Catholic Church (Washington, D.C.)|St. Patrick’s Catholic Church]] in Washington, D.C. and has grown to a nationwide celebration.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.stdavidofwales.com/pr---blue-mass.html |title=LOCAL PARISH HAS "BLUE MASS" TO HONOR AND PRAY FOR FIRST RESPONDERS: POLICE, FIRE AND MEDICAL |publisher=Saint David of Wales Catholic parish |date=2014-09-01 |accessdate= 2014-12-26 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141226070654/http://www.stdavidofwales.com/pr---blue-mass.html |archive-date=2014-12-26 |url-status=dead }}</ref> The September 29 service was timed to coincide with [[Michaelmas#Modern observances|Michaelmas]], the feast of [[Michael (archangel)|Saint Michael the Archangel]], the [[patron saint|patron]] [[military saint]] of police officers and [[military]].
The Blue Mass dates to September 29, 1934,<ref>{{cite web |url= http://colton.citynewsgroup.com/articles/dee231827be1f6f54562bc50d8ed2cba |title=Blue Mass Honors Fallen Police and Firefighters |publisher=City News Group Inc. |date=2014-10-24 |website= Colton City News |access-date=26 December 2014}}</ref> when Rev. Thomas Dade started the service as part of his duties with the Catholic Police and Fireman’s Society.<ref>{{cite web |url= http://articles.baltimoresun.com/1994-11-17/news/1994321074_1_roman-catholic-church-priest-pastor-of-st |title=Msgr. Thomas B. Dade, was pastor in Riverdale |publisher=Baltimore Sun |date=1994-11-17 |access-date=26 December 2014}}</ref> The first Mass was held at [[St. Patrick's Catholic Church (Washington, D.C.)|St. Patrick’s Catholic Church]] in Washington, D.C., and has grown to a nationwide celebration.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.stdavidofwales.com/pr---blue-mass.html |title=LOCAL PARISH HAS "BLUE MASS" TO HONOR AND PRAY FOR FIRST RESPONDERS: POLICE, FIRE AND MEDICAL |publisher=Saint David of Wales Catholic parish |date=2014-09-01 |access-date= 2014-12-26 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141226070654/http://www.stdavidofwales.com/pr---blue-mass.html |archive-date=2014-12-26 |url-status=dead }}</ref> The September 29 service was timed to coincide with [[Michaelmas#Modern observances|Michaelmas]], the feast of [[Michael (archangel)|Saint Michael the Archangel]], the [[patron saint|patron]] [[military saint]] of police officers and [[military]].<ref>[https://www.nationalshrine.org/blog/st-michael-the-archangel-warrior-and-protector/ "St. Michael the Archangel: Warrior and Protector", Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception]</ref>


==See also==
==See also==
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==References==
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* {{cite web|url=http://portal.dioceseoftrenton.org/bluemass|title=Blue Mass, A Celebration of Law Enforcement|publisher=The Catholic Diocese of Trenton|date=2014-11-30|accessdate=2014-12-26|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141226070839/http://portal.dioceseoftrenton.org/bluemass|archive-date=2014-12-26|url-status=dead}}
* {{cite web|url=http://portal.dioceseoftrenton.org/bluemass|title=Blue Mass, A Celebration of Law Enforcement|publisher=The Catholic Diocese of Trenton|date=2014-11-30|access-date=2014-12-26|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141226070839/http://portal.dioceseoftrenton.org/bluemass|archive-date=2014-12-26|url-status=dead}}
* {{cite web |url=http://www.democratandchronicle.com/story/news/2014/10/26/blue-mass-honors-pierson-area-police/17974497 |title=Blue Mass honors Pierson, area police |last=Upadhye |first=Neeti |work =Democrat and Chronicle |date=2014-10-26 | accessdate= 2014-12-26}}
* {{cite web |url=http://www.democratandchronicle.com/story/news/2014/10/26/blue-mass-honors-pierson-area-police/17974497 |title=Blue Mass honors Pierson, area police |last=Upadhye |first=Neeti |work =Democrat and Chronicle |date=2014-10-26 | access-date= 2014-12-26}}


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Revision as of 02:22, 7 March 2024

This article is about the Roman Catholic Blue Mass for law enforcement professionals. For the obsolete medical preparation, see blue mass.
Blue Mass
Blue Mass at St. Patrick's Catholic Church (Washington, D.C.)
Observed byCatholics, Other Christians
SignificanceHonor veterans of the Public Safety field
DateVaries by community
First time1934

A Blue Mass is a Mass celebrated annually throughout the United States[1] in the Catholic Church for those employed in the "public safety field" (i.e. police officers, firefighters, correctional officers, 911 operators and EMS 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] The Mass is an opportunity for the community to show gratitude to first responders and their families.[5]

Background

In Washington, D.C., the service is held in conjunction with National 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] 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 at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Washington, D.C., and has grown to a nationwide celebration.[10] The September 29 service was timed to coincide with Michaelmas, the feast of Saint Michael the Archangel, the patron military saint of police officers and military.[11]

See also

References

  1. ^ "PR - Blue Mass - ST. DAVID OF WALES Roman Catholic parish—El Cerrito, CA, Richmond, CA". 2014-12-26. Archived from the original on 2014-12-26. Retrieved 2020-09-29.
  2. ^ "Oakland police, firefighters honored at Blue Mass". Oakland North. 2014-10-14. Retrieved 26 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 from the original on 26 December 2014. Retrieved 26 December 2014.
  4. ^ Wuerl, Donald (2014-05-14). "With Prayers and Gratitude: The Blue Mass". Cardinal's Blog. Archdiocese of Washington. Retrieved 26 December 2014.
  5. ^ a b c Long, Carolyn K. (2011-08-05). "What is a Blue Mass?". Angels Over America. Retrieved 26 December 2014.
  6. ^ "20th Annual Blue Mass". St. Patrick Catholic Church. 2014-05-06. Retrieved 2014-12-26.
  7. ^ "Showing gratitude for those who serve". Saint David of Wales Catholic parish. 2014-09-22. Retrieved 2014-12-26.
  8. ^ "Blue Mass Honors Fallen Police and Firefighters". Colton City News. City News Group Inc. 2014-10-24. Retrieved 26 December 2014.
  9. ^ "Msgr. Thomas B. Dade, was pastor in Riverdale". Baltimore Sun. 1994-11-17. Retrieved 26 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 from the original on 2014-12-26. Retrieved 2014-12-26.
  11. ^ "St. Michael the Archangel: Warrior and Protector", Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception
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